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WATCH: Shining a Light on Antisemitism

Dec 24, 2025

WATCH: Shining a Light on Antisemitism

The Cleveland Jewish community gathered to mourn those killed in Australia, where two gunmen targeted Jewish people celebrating the first night of Chanukah at a public menorah lighting at Bondi Beach. Federation’s “Shine a Light” event united our community to mourn the victims, pray for the wounded, and support all who are grieving.

Federation Lights Menorah in Support of Sydney Jews

Dec 22, 2025

Federation Lights Menorah in Support of Sydney Jews

Ilana Isakov Katz, vice chair of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s board of trustees, said lighting a menorah during Chanukah, gathered with friends and family, “should never be an act of courage.”

Jewish Federation of Cleveland Condemns Local Nazi Memorabilia Auction

Dec 19, 2025

Jewish Federation of Cleveland Condemns Local Nazi Memorabilia Auction

Nazi memorabilia, some already attracting bids, is being offered for sale through a local online auction – a move the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s board chair Jeffrey J. Wild condemned as “abhorrent.”

Our Light, Unity, and Resolve this Chanukah

Dec 15, 2025

Our Light, Unity, and Resolve this Chanukah

May this Chanukah bring you and your loved ones peace, joy, and renewed purpose.

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Mission and travel experiences with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland take Clevelanders behind the scenes of our global Jewish community, and allow participants to see the country, live the culture, meet the people, and get premiere access like no one else can.

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