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Every year, Jewish Cleveland raises money for the Campaign for Jewish Needs to help ensure our community’s vitality and vibrancy.

Every dollar makes a huge difference.

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WATCH: JFSA's Kindness Center Delivers a Trio of Programming

Nov 18, 2024

WATCH: JFSA's Kindness Center Delivers a Trio of Programming

In July 2023, JFSA opened The Kindness Center, which houses three of the Federation beneficiary's most unique programs - PLAN, Horvitz YouthAbility, and Adult Day Support - for at-risk youth and individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

A Voyage of Solidarity and Support

Nov 8, 2024

A Voyage of Solidarity and Support

We traveled to Israel last month with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland on a Solidarity Mission alongside 16 fellow community members. Although this was Michael’s third visit since Oct. 7, 2023, Raquel wanted to bear witness to this “pogrom” on the ground in Israel as well. We wanted to understand the existing state of affairs in our homeland both physically and figuratively.

The Collective Power of Jewish Cleveland's Campaign

Oct 11, 2024

The Collective Power of Jewish Cleveland's Campaign

The times in which we live are critical and constantly changing around us. In the past few years, we have faced a global pandemic and a war in Ukraine. Over the last 12 months, Israel has been drawn into a war with Hamas while defending itself from other terrorist groups. At the same time, the Jewish people have been targeted with a level of hatred and violence not seen in generations.

Combating Hate: Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Fight Against Antisemitism

Oct 8, 2024

Combating Hate: Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Fight Against Antisemitism

Combating the hatred faced by the Jewish people has always been a top priority for the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. In the months following the October 7th attacks on Israel by the terrorist organization Hamas, antisemitic incidents surged by 388%, making Federation’s mission even more critical. From advocating against discriminatory resolution proposals at council meetings across Northeast Ohio to ensuring Jewish college students are getting the support they need from school administrators to empowering our community to combat online hate and more, Federation has been a driving force in the ongoing fight against antisemitism.

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In celebration of the collective strength and leadership of our Women IN Philanthropy community, Brunswick Companies will donate an additional $1,000 to the 2025 Campaign for Jewish Needs in honor of every woman who becomes a new Lion of Judah (Society member) and every Lion of Judah who advances to the next recognition level.

TOGETHER, we help save and change tens of thousands of lives in Cleveland, Israel, and around the world. Thank you!


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Giving Societies

We recognize the dedication and generosity of donors who support our community’s annual Campaign for Jewish Needs by honoring them with the following giving societies.

Each society is designed to create communities within themselves by connecting people through diverse identities, interests, stages of life, philanthropic goals, and Jewish engagement. Together, these generous leaders in our community are making a profound and lasting impact here in Cleveland, in Israel, and around the world.

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General Campaign Chair AMIR JAFFA
Board Chair DANIEL N. ZELMAN
President ERIKA B. RUDIN-LURIA

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