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06/15/2015

Preserving Our Jewish Cemeteries

Tags: Cemetery, Federation, Giving, Blog

Preserving Our Jewish Cemeteries

When I first came to work at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland more than 25 years ago, I was given a daunting task: managing the care and preservation of our community’s Jewish cemeteries. Even though I have lived in Cleveland my entire life, it was not until I began my work at the Federation that I heard others mentioning local cemeteries that I never knew about. I later realized that many of our older Jewish cemeteries depict the history and movement of our community.

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06/11/2015

Jewish Cleveland Supports Coach Blatt

Tags: PR, Overseas, Israel, Arts, Federation

Jewish Cleveland Supports Coach Blatt

On Sunday, Cavs Coach David Blatt was scheduled to help chair a dinner for Israel Bonds, a brokerage firm that sells treasury bonds for the Israeli government.

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06/10/2015

Meet a New Jew – In Person!

Tags: Dating, Women, Young Adults, Federation, Blog

Meet a New Jew – In Person!

You know every Jew in Cleveland, right? Eh, probably not. It might feel like you know everyone, but with Cleveland’s summer parties upon us, you can expand your social circle or even meet the love of your life.

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05/28/2015

“Chopped”: Cleveland Edition

Tags: Food, Young Adults, Federation, Blog

“Chopped”: Cleveland Edition

So there I was, uncomfortably staring down a plate of cheez-it dusted tostadas with a garlic spinach remoulade and spicy mustard emulsion. Grandma’s brisket and matzah ball soup this was not.

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05/27/2015

Welcome, Federation Interns!

Tags: College, Federation, Young Adults, Jobs

Welcome, Federation Interns!

We welcome the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s 2015 Summer Interns! Get to know the group of college students who will be spending their summer at the Federation.

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05/27/2015

Houston Floods

Tags: Federation, Advocacy, Giving, Blog

Houston Floods

As you all are aware, in the past two days heavy rain has contributed to wide-spread flooding in Houston. Inundating hundreds of homes in high-density Jewish neighborhoods, the situation is a nightmare for thousands of people who have been shut off from municipal services, highways and schools.

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05/26/2015

“One Hour a Day” Exhibit Inspires

Tags: Arts, Federation, Israel, Overseas, Azoulay

“One Hour a Day” Exhibit Inspires

Inspired! Energized! Excited! This is how guests are feeling after visiting the Roe Green Gallery’s new exhibit One Hour a Day by famed Israeli artist Shai Azoulay.

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05/22/2015

Women's Luncheon Draws 800

Tags: Women, Federation, Leadership, Young Adults

Women's Luncheon Draws 800

An afternoon to remember! More than 800 Jewish Cleveland women gathered in celebration at the Women's Spring Luncheon, featuring Cleveland native and COO of Instagram, Inc. Marne Levine.

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05/22/2015

Mazel Tov, The Terrific Trio

Tags: Awards, Women, Federation

Mazel Tov, The Terrific Trio

Mazel Tov to The Gathering Place Warehouse’s Terrific Trio – Ellen Neye, Margo Roth, and Marcia Schumann – this year’s recipient of the Irene Zehman Award for excellence in volunteer service. Learn more about the Terrific Trio’s accomplishments in this short video.

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05/20/2015

Cheesecake for Shavuot

Tags: Food, Holidays, Women, Teens, Family, Young Adults, Federation

Cheesecake for Shavuot

Shavuot, which begins on the evening of May 23, is also known as Chag HaBikkurim, which celebrates the season’s harvest of its first and best fruits. In ancient times, farmers would tie reeds around the first ripening fruits and grains in their fields. The designated produce, called bikkurim, was harvested upon ripening. Following harvest, the farmers made a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem for Shavuot where each farmer presented his bikkurim to a priest. During the presentation ceremony the farmer thanked G-d for his sustenance provided by nature.

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