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Federation Promotes Kari Blumenthal to Chief Financial Officer

Dec 2, 2025

Federation Promotes Kari Blumenthal to Chief Financial Officer

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland today announced that Kari Blumenthal has been named its chief financial officer, effective December 1, 2025. Blumenthal brings more than two decades of strategic financial leadership experience across nonprofit and corporate sectors, with expertise in investment oversight, financial operations, and strategic planning. This appointment follows a nationwide search conducted with assistance from the executive search firm Ratliff & Taylor.

Former Hostages Headline Jewish Federation of North America General Assembly

Nov 26, 2025

Former Hostages Headline Jewish Federation of North America General Assembly

The atmosphere at this year’s Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly was “passionate, energized and exciting,” according to Lynne Cohen, a board of trustees member for both the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and JFNA.

Jewish Federation Announces Emergency Food Assistance Grant to Support Families Impacted by SNAP Disruption

Nov 25, 2025

Jewish Federation Announces Emergency Food Assistance Grant to Support Families Impacted by SNAP Disruption

In response to the ongoing disruption of federal SNAP benefits and the resulting surge in community food insecurity, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland today announced an emergency grant of $85,000 to support frontline food providers serving vulnerable households across Greater Cleveland. The grant was approved at the Federation Board of Trustees Meeting on Monday, November 24.

Submit Recommendations: 2026 Board of Trustees

Nov 24, 2025

Submit Recommendations: 2026 Board of Trustees

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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