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From Exodus to Today: A Passover Reflection

Mar 27, 2026

From Exodus to Today: A Passover Reflection

On Passover, we retell the story of the Israelites leaving Egypt to find freedom. It is a foundational narrative of the Jewish people as it anchors our identity, clarifies our values, strengthens our resilience, and demands the responsibility that comes from this knowledge. This story also serves as an important reminder that we are interconnected as a people – that there are moments in our history that transcend time, where we are all present.

Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah Commemoration April 13

Mar 26, 2026

Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah Commemoration April 13

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland, in partnership with the Kol Israel Foundation, will host its annual Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah commemoration from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 13 at Congregation Mishkan Or at 26000 Shaker Blvd. in Beachwood.

How Donor Advised Funds Can Simplify, Strengthen Your Giving

Mar 25, 2026

How Donor Advised Funds Can Simplify, Strengthen Your Giving

According to the 2025 Annual DAF Report by the Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative, the total number of DAF accounts in the U.S. reached a record 3.56 million, with collective grantmaking rising 19% from the prior year to $64.89 billion.

Black, Jewish Leaders' Civil Rights Mission a First for Federation

Mar 25, 2026

Black, Jewish Leaders' Civil Rights Mission a First for Federation

After joining 39 other Cleveland civic leaders on the first biennial Thomas and Joann Adler Civic Leaders Israel Mission in 2017, Jill Zimon, co-chair of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s civil rights mission and former AJC Cleveland president, came up with the idea to visit the South and learn more about Black Americans’ history.

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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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