Adeena Sussman, The New York Times best-selling cookbook author, spoke to our community at the Women IN Philanthropy MaIN Event. We had the chance to sit down with her and hear how her style of cooking helps home chefs all across Jewish Cleveland and around the world.

Thanks to the support from North American Jewish communities, volunteers in Israel are able to provide emotional support for evacuated youth in Israel.

Mazel tov to Ryan Levine, recipient of the 2024 Amb. Milton A. and Roslyn Z. Wolf Young Campaigner of the Year Award. Ryan was recognized at our Campaign Closing Celebration for his dedication to the Campaign for Jewish Needs.

Mazel tov to Dassi Shtern for receiving the 2024 Irene Zehman Volunteer Award for her outstanding volunteer efforts with Chaviva High School.

In July 2023, JFSA opened The Kindness Center, which houses three of the Federation beneficiary's most unique programs - PLAN, Horvitz YouthAbility, and Adult Day Support - for at-risk youth and individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

More than 2,500 community members came together to remember all those who were lost or stolen a year ago, demand the release of the hostages, and pray for the day when neighbors can live side by side in peace.

Combating the hatred faced by the Jewish people has always been a top priority for the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. In the months following the October 7th attacks on Israel by the terrorist organization Hamas, antisemitic incidents surged by 388%, making Federation’s mission even more critical. From advocating against discriminatory resolution proposals at council meetings across Northeast Ohio to ensuring Jewish college students are getting the support they need from school administrators to empowering our community to combat online hate and more, Federation has been a driving force in the ongoing fight against antisemitism.

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Hamas' attacks on Israel that resulted in the killing of more Jews in a single day since the Holocaust.

Teenagers from Kibbutz Kissufim in Israel were able to take a break this summer and spend four weeks at Camp Wise, the Home of Happiness! The teens were able to be there thanks to the support of our community through the Israel Emergency Fund and the Campaign for Jewish Needs.

This summer, Camp Wise campers and staff members attended a two-week session at Camp Szarvas, a Federation-supported program in Hungary. The teens had an opportunity to interact with Jewish peers from around the world. Watch this video to learn about their experience.