Our community was given an update on the situation in Ukraine where so many have lost their freedom.

Thirty-two esteemed Cleveland civic leaders recently participated in the Adler Civic Leaders Israel Mission. This biennial mission, launched by Thomas and Joann Adler, was established through an endowment at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. The purpose is to expose leadership from across Cleveland to Israel’s complexities, and its innovative approaches to economic and community development, education and support of at-risk and disadvantaged populations. The mission also creates opportunities for partnership with fellow travelers and Israeli counterparts.

This morning, President Biden nominated Clevelander Steven M. Dettelbach to serve as the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which plays a central role in the Department of Justice’s efforts to combat domestic extremism.

At age 13, Madelyn Woda is a hunger hero! Madelyn made a casserole for good deeds day for her Bat Mitzvah service project. This act of kindness is what Good Deeds Day is all about.

Following a trip to the Poland-Ukraine border to see the relief efforts, Jewish Federation of Cleveland President Erika B. Rudin-Luria and board chair J. David Heller joined other Cleveland Federation leaders in the United Arab Emirites and Israel for a preplanned mission.

This April, we're offering a great opportunity for volunteers to do good on Good Deeds Day, two unique ways to commemorate Yom Hashoah V'Hagvurah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), a fun Passover event for young families, and more.

Coaching Circles offers women in Jewish Cleveland an open, motivating, and engaging process to foster personal growth and connect across the community through meaningful conversations and peer-based coaching.

The Cleveland Israel Arts Connection was joined by Israeli artist, Shony Rivnay to view the exhibition “Unfolding Nature: Dancing through Waves” for an interactive discussion and tour of his paintings.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Saltzman Youth Panel program educates Jewish Cleveland students about the philanthropic process.

Based on last year’s success, JVN is pleased to sponsor a Casserole Collection to address hunger relief in our local community. This effort is part of Good Deeds Day, a global day of good deeds which began in Israel and is now taking place around the world.