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07/19/2017

Free Legal Advice Clinic on 8/27

Tags: Federation, PR, Volunteer

Free Legal Advice Clinic on 8/27

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland, in partnership with Gesher Cleveland and the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, is holding a free legal clinic on August 27 from 9:30 – 11:30 am at Green Road Synagogue (2437 South Green Road, Beachwood).

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07/18/2017

Why We Love The First Tee of Cleveland

Tags: Federation, Volunteer

Why We Love The First Tee of Cleveland

Get ready to hit a hole in one with this volunteer opportunity and make sure you have your drivers, irons, woods and putters in order.

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07/14/2017

Federation Allocates $33M

Tags: Federation, PR

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The Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s board of trustees unanimously approved $33.7 million to be allocated to fund international, national and local agencies July 6.

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07/14/2017

My #JewishCleveland: Jennie Becker

Tags: Federation, Blog, Leadership, Young Adults

My #JewishCleveland: Jennie Becker

I grew up in Youngstown, Ohio. In middle school, my family moved to Florida, but we always kept our ties with Northeast Ohio. My brother went to Camp Wise; many years later, I ended up moving back to Cleveland and taking a job as the Assistant Director for Camp Wise.

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07/12/2017

Meet Max: Onward Participant Spotlight

Tags: Israel, Overseas, I-Connect, Federation, Young Adults

Meet Max: Onward Participant Spotlight

Max Bleich shares his experience so far as an Onward Israel participant.

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07/12/2017

Adults 50+: Volunteer in Beit Shean!

Tags: Federation, PR, Volunteer

Adults 50+: Volunteer in Beit Shean!

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland is now seeking participants ages 50 and over for “Volunteer Beit Shean,” a hands-on volunteer experience to Beit Shean, Cleveland’s sister city in Israel. The city is known for its world-class hiking trails, beautiful natural springs, amazing bird watching, and spectacular ancient ruins. Volunteers will immerse themselves in Israeli culture while improving the lives of others.

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07/12/2017

Mensch of the Month: Deena Epstein

Tags: Federation, Volunteer

Mensch of the Month: Deena Epstein

Find out how Deena Epstein of Shaker Heights is making an IMPACT! by volunteering.

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07/11/2017

CGAs Offer Win-Win Opportunity

Tags: Federation, PR, legacy

CGAs Offer Win-Win Opportunity

In a low interest-rate environment, a charitable gift annuity offers an attractive solution if you seek steady income, an attractive return and low risk. A CGA gives the added satisfaction of doing well by doing good.

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07/10/2017

Lessons Learned in My 9 Months in Israel

Tags: Federation, Israel, Overseas, Young Adult, Volunteer

Lessons Learned in My 9 Months in Israel

Rachel Lieberman just returned to Cleveland after nine months in Israel. She was volunteering through Masa Israel, a post-college service program, part of I-Connect, an initiative of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Rachel chronicled her journey with Masa throughout her time there. Read about her Israeli experience and discover the adventures she had.

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07/10/2017

Volunteering as a Family

Tags: Federation, Education, Family, Volunteer

Volunteering as a Family

The Vilensky family of Solon is passionate about volunteering in Jewish Cleveland. Seth and Emily, as well as their two children, give of their time wherever they can. “It is sort of a win-win because we can spend time together and do something to better the world,” they said. “We know that many activities and organizations cannot run without the help of volunteers.”

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