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Campaign for Jewish Needs Success Touted at Annual Meeting

May 14, 2026

Campaign for Jewish Needs Success Touted at Annual Meeting

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland shared that its 2026 Campaign for Jewish Needs raised a record $39,035,018 during the organization’s 122nd Annual Meeting May 12 at Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights.

Gov. DeWine Receives Federation's 2026 Charles Eisenman Award

May 14, 2026

Gov. DeWine Receives Federation's 2026 Charles Eisenman Award

The son of a proud World War II veteran who arrived at Dachau Concentration Camp just days after it had been liberated, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine was recognized as the 2026 recipient of the Charles Eisenman Award for Exceptional Civic Contributions – the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s highest honor – at the Federation’s 122nd Annual Meeting on May 12 at Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights. He was presented the award by J. David Heller, a past board chair of the Federation.

WATCH: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Receives 2026 Eisenman Award

May 13, 2026

WATCH: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Receives 2026 Eisenman Award

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced at its 122nd Annual Meeting on May 12 that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has been named the recipient of the Charles Eisenman Award, the Federation’s highest civic honor for outstanding contributions to our community.

Remembering Rabbi Rosette Barron Haim

May 6, 2026

Remembering Rabbi Rosette Barron Haim

We are saddened to share the loss of Rabbi Rosette Barron Haim z"l, a former Jewish Federation of Cleveland Chaplain and past Board Trustee.

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