Andy and Taryn Isaacs of University Heights love being a part of Jewish Cleveland. From hanging out at the JCC pool with their two children to enjoying the food at the various delis around town, the Isaacs enjoy the many choices for spending time in the city.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will kick off its 2018 Campaign for Jewish Needs at 7 p.m. Sept. 6 at Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple’s Penni and Stephen Weinberg Social Hall in Beachwood with a focus on speakers who witnessed firsthand the effect of federation dollars around the world.

Michelle Hirsch, senior vice president of Brunswick Cos., officially was named chair of the Jewish Federation of North America’s National Young Leadership Cabinet at its annual retreat Aug. 9 to Aug. 12 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Looking for a fun book that siblings of different age groups can enjoy together? Siblings Noa (age 5), Sam (age 2.5), and Jonah (age 2.5), worked with their parents, Stacey and Polly, to compile a list of their favorite PJ books to read all together. When they're not reading, this PJ Library family can be found exploring, and spending time with their two dogs, Toby and Idgie.

Imagine moving to the US without a place to call home, without a steady income, and without the ability to understand or speak the English language. Jewish Community Housing, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, provides low-income housing at Warrensville Community Apartments and Cedar Center Apartments to seniors 62+ and younger individuals with disabilities. Community Options coordinates activities and individual learning opportunities for those residents.

Cabinet is a group unlike any other. It is a collection of some of the brightest, most generous, and most exciting young Jewish leaders in North America.

Official Statement From Leadership

Find out how Laura Salkin of Shaker Heights is making an IMPACT! by volunteering.

Do you remember that year before entering high school? It’s daunting, especially if you feel alone, confused, and unsure of where the next four years will take you. Developmentally, eighth grade students are exploring issues of personal identity and discovering their unique interests, attributes and skills.

On August 27, The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will be transformed into a PJ Library Tea Party where grandparents and their grandchildren will spend a special morning together. They’ll enjoy breakfast, crafts, story time with a PJ Library book, and more!