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09/28/2020

Virtual Gallery Tour of "Unfolding Nature: Dancing Through Waves"

Tags: Arts, Israel, Overseas, Video

Virtual Gallery Tour of "Unfolding Nature: Dancing Through Waves"

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland held the Cleveland premiere of the works of Israeli artist Shony Rivnay with the exhibition “Unfolding Nature: Dancing Through Waves" in the Roe Green Gallery. Watch a virtual gallery tour of the exhibit now.

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09/24/2020

Shana Tova from St. Petersburg, Russia

Tags: Federation, Overseas, Russia

Shana Tova from St. Petersburg, Jewish Cleveland's sister city in Russia! Rabbi Shaul Brook sends greetings from the historic Grand Choral Synagogue. With support from the Jewish Cleveland community, Jews in St. Petersburg have been able to rebuild a caring community, and secure Jewish life today and for generations to follow.

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09/21/2020

Meet the Cleveland Shin Shinim

Tags: Federation, Israel, Overseas, Teens, Family, Kids, Partners

Shalom (Hello) to Guy, Ido, and Ori! These three Israeli teens are spending the next year in Cleveland as part of the Shin Shin program, a collaboration between the Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Overseas Connections Committee, and Federation beneficiary agencies @Akiva and the Jewish Agency for Israel.

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09/03/2020

“Aurora” by Oded Zehavi: Conversation Plus Exclusive Concert Recording

Tags: Federation, Arts, Israel, Overseas, Video

“Aurora” by Oded Zehavi: Conversation Plus Exclusive Concert Recording

Hear exclusive concert audio from the world premiere of the chamber version of “Aurora” by Oded Zehavi. Performed by Mary Kay Fink, piccolo; Nicholas Underhill, piano; and Dylan Moffitt, percussion on March 1, 2020, as part of the Cleveland Chamber Collective.

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07/27/2020

Israel: A Home Away from Home

Tags: Federation, Blog, Israel, Overseas, Young Adults

Israel: A Home Away from Home

I’m stronger. I’m independent. I’m lighter. I’m heavier. I’ve said yes. I’ve gained perspective. I’ve learned. I’ve grown.

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06/12/2020

Kohrman Touches Thousands of Lives Everywhere He Goes

Tags: Federation, Partner Agency, Israel, Overseas

Kohrman Touches Thousands of Lives Everywhere He Goes

To many people in Cleveland, Israel and where his aid has far reached across the globe, S. Lee Kohrman is a Jewish philanthropist, attorney and leader with a passion to leave the world a better place.

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05/26/2020

A “Pearl” of Musical Wisdom

Tags: Federation, Israel, Overseas, Video

A “Pearl” of Musical Wisdom

Shaker Heights native Davidione Pearl is an explorer. Morocco, Spain, and Haiti are just a few of the stops he has made over the years on his personal journey of volunteering around the world. In early 2020, he honored the memory of his mother with a trip to Israel.

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05/20/2020

248 Virtual Global Summit Offers Information on Community Initiatives

Tags: Federation, Blogs, Israel, Overseas, Young Adults

248 Virtual Global Summit Offers Information on Community Initiatives

The first 248 Virtual Global Summit on May 17 highlighted community initiatives from North America, Europe and Israel.

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05/18/2020

Clevelanders Offer COVID-19 Advice to St. Petersburg

Tags: Federation, Blogs, Overseas

Clevelanders Offer COVID-19 Advice to St. Petersburg

A longstanding partnership with St. Petersburg has put the Jewish Federation of Cleveland in Beachwood in a position to help its Russian sister city navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

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04/29/2020

WATCH: Lior Balavie: Live from Beit Shean Yom Ha'atzmaut Concert

Tags: Federation, CRC, Israel & Overseas, Overseas, Israel, Live, Advocacy

WATCH: Lior Balavie: Live from Beit Shean Yom Ha'atzmaut Concert

Lior Balavie and friends perform a virtual concert from Beit Shean, Cleveland’s sister city in Israel on Yom Ha'atzmaut 2020.

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