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JDC Ethiopia’s Work Highlighted During Area Visit

Jun 2, 2026

JDC Ethiopia’s Work Highlighted During Area Visit

Following a diagnosis of life-altering scoliosis in 2009, 12-year-old Kaleab Tadesse walked out of his country’s largest hospital on doctor’s orders to “go home and wait for the inevitable decline” – one that would leave him paralyzed for the rest of his life.

Jewish Federation Recognizes Women Leaders at Signature Event

Jun 1, 2026

Jewish Federation Recognizes Women Leaders at Signature Event

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced that Ilana Isakov Katz received the 2026 Ruby Bass Challenge Award, and Kathy Solganik received the 2026 Lois Marcus Leadership Award. Katz and Solganik were honored at the Federation’s Women IN Philanthropy Signature Event on May 28.

WATCH: Ilana Isakov Katz Receives 2026 Ruby Bass Challenge Award

Jun 1, 2026

WATCH: Ilana Isakov Katz Receives 2026 Ruby Bass Challenge Award

Mazel Tov to Ilana Isakov Katz, recipient of the 2026 Ruby Bass Challenge Award, for her exemplary dedication and leadership to the Federation, Women IN Philanthropy, and our community's annual Campaign for Jewish Needs. Ilana has helped strengthen Jewish Cleveland through her warmth, vision, and commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for our community.

WATCH: Honoring And Supporting Cleveland's Holocaust Survivors

May 27, 2026

WATCH: Honoring And Supporting Cleveland's Holocaust Survivors

In Cleveland, we are blessed to have hundreds of Holocaust survivors in our community. These remarkable people show us what resilience and joy look like in the face of unimaginable loss.

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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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