The Jewish Federation of Cleveland is currently seeking recommendations for the 2026 Board of Trustees, who will lead the work of the Federation.

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The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced that Scott Garson is the 2025 recipient of the Gries Family Award in recognition of his lasting impact in Cleveland’s Jewish and general communities. For more than 25 years, the Gries Family Award has honored individuals who have demonstrated extensive top leadership in Federation and other local Jewish organization activities, as well as significant leadership in Greater Cleveland’s general community. Garson was presented the award at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland Board of Trustees meeting on October 20.

Each year, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland recognizes extraordinary volunteers for the impact they make on our community.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced today that Jeffrey J. Wild has been named board chair for the 2025-2028 term. Wild, 52, is the firm Administrative Partner, chief strategy partner, an executive committee member, and chair of the real estate practice group at Benesch.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced that Adam Rosen has been awarded the 2024 Bennett and Donna Yanowitz Leadership Award, which recognizes and honors an outstanding young individual who has demonstrated commitment, involvement, and leadership within Cleveland’s Jewish community. He received the award at the Federation’s Board of Trustees meeting on April 22.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced that Beth Rosenberg is the 2024 recipient of the Gries Family Award in recognition of her lasting impact in Cleveland’s Jewish and general communities. For more than 25 years, the Gries Family Award has honored individuals who have demonstrated extensive top leadership in Federation and other local Jewish organization activities, as well as significant leadership in Greater Cleveland’s general community. Rosenberg, co-founder of Front Door Consulting, was presented the award at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland Board of Trustees meeting on October 15.

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After decades of serving the Cleveland Jewish community, Gary L. Gross was honored with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s highest civic honor, the Charles Eisenman Award for Exceptional Civic Contributions.