Join your Federation for one of our many engaging experiences across our community, including two timely webinars about the conflict in the Middle East, inspiring art and culture events, and volunteer opportunities. There’s something for everyone to enjoy this month.

When more than 20 bomb shelters in Cleveland's sister city of Beit Shean, Israel needed repairs, the Jewish Cleveland community stepped up. Renovations to these spaces came at such a critical time including building classrooms, repairing pipes, installing generators, refrigerators, and air conditioners, and more.

In response to the escalation of "Operation Roaring Lion", the Jewish Federation of Cleveland is making a $1M emergency grant to the Jewish Agency’s Operation Roaring Lion Fund.

Mark your calendars for the Jewish Federation of Cleveland's February events! Highlights include a sustainability-focused volunteer opportunity for young adults, community-building programs inspired by Israeli creativity and culture, and more ways to connect and get involved.

The community of Kibbutz Kissufim, in the Gaza Envelope, sends a message of gratitude to Jewish Cleveland.

Israeli filmmaker Yonatan Nir understands all too well the negative reputation his country has developed around the world since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led invasion.

For nearly 10 years, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland has implemented STEM education in our sister city region in Israel - Beit Shean and Valley of Springs. The STEM ecosystem is helping to change the mindset of how children are learning from kindergarten through high school.

Mark your calendar for our January events! Explore the powerful work of renowned Israeli artist Moshe Gershuni, enjoy a joyful intergenerational celebration for grandparents and grandchildren, connect with peers at two young adult networking gatherings, and take part in a timely conversation on Israel and the Israeli-American relationship.

For nearly two decades, the Youth Futures mentoring program has been transforming the lives of children and families across Israel – providing emotional, social and academic support to those facing hardship. This vital program, supported by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, has become even more critical since the war began, as thousands of children struggle to cope with the ongoing trauma and instability in their daily lives.

We hope you’ll join us for our November events! This month, our whole community is invited to celebrate Shabbat for Good—a weekend of connection and purpose. You can also volunteer for the annual Campaign, explore our newest Roe Green Gallery exhibition at an open house, and lend a hand at the Cleveland Chesed Center.