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.

For nearly three decades, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland has shared a remarkable partnership with the city of Beit Shean and the Valley of Springs region in Israel. What began in 1995 as a vision of connection and mutual growth has blossomed into a living bridge—one built on shared values, friendship, and a deep commitment to strengthening Jewish life in both communities.

Two newly-elected leaders of Beit Shean and Valley of Springs, Cleveland’s sister cities in Israel, visited Cleveland as part of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Mayors’ Delegation, which took place Oct. 19 through Oct. 26.

Resilient. It’s a word that those who traveled to Israel as part of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s weeklong mission trip used to describe not only the people they interacted with, but the vibe of the country as a whole, even amidst the destruction and war.

With gratitude for all you’ve done since October 7, and a call to care for one another and our future.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland and Jews everywhere celebrate this long-awaited moment of relief and joy, standing in solidarity with the families and the people of Israel.

Our community came together to mark two years since the horrific attacks in Israel on October 7, 2023.