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03/27/2017

Siegal to Receive 2017 Eisenman Award

Tags: Federation, PR

Siegal to Receive 2017 Eisenman Award

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will continue a 90+ year tradition by recognizing a leader in the community for their exceptional civic contributions. This year, Michael Siegal of Gates Mills is the recipient of the distinguished Charles Eisenman Award. The Federation will honor Siegal and celebrate the strength of our community at the 113th Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 pm at B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, 27501 Fairmount Blvd., Pepper Pike. All are welcome to attend this free event.

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03/23/2017

Statement: Arrest of Suspect in Threats

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Statement: Arrest of Suspect in Threats

Statements from Jewish Federation of Cleveland Board Chair Gary L. Gross and Jewish Federations of North America regarding the apprehension of suspect in threats to Jewish institutions.

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03/23/2017

Meet Barry Guttman, YLD Board Chair

Tags: Federation, Young Adult

Barry Guttman

2017 is becoming a very good year for Beachwood’s Barry Guttman. He has recently been named Board Chair of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Young Leadership Division (YLD).

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03/23/2017

Free Legal Advice For Jewish Clevelanders

Tags: Federation, PR, Volunteer

Free Legal Advice For Jewish Clevelanders

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland and partner organizations are bringing Pro Bono legal advice to low-income Jewish community members.

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03/22/2017

Young Families: Meet the Toths

Tags: Federation, Education, Family

Young Families: Meet the Toths

David and Lindsay Toth of Solon love being a young family in Jewish Cleveland. As Cleveland natives, they’re happy to give their son, Samuel, the same kind of warm upbringing they had. David and Lindsay enjoy taking advantage of the culinary explosion happening around the city, as well having family meals at home.

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03/17/2017

Experts Discuss Free Speech on Campus

Tags: Advocacy, Federation, PR

Experts Discuss Free Speech on Campus

Three panelists with expertise in higher education agreed that the right to free speech encompasses most controversial things said on college campuses, however, teaching the students how to engage in civil, persuasive discussions is the best bet for ensuring productive dialogue among those with opposing viewpoints.

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03/16/2017

"Free Speech on Campus" Event a Success!

Tags: Advocacy, Federation, Education

"Free Speech on Campus" Event a Success!

More than 230 community leaders, elected officials, and special guests from across our diverse community joined an esteemed panel of guests to discuss the limits of free speech on campus at the 70th Annual Meeting of the Community Relations Committee.

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03/15/2017

10 Things You'll Do Israel

Tags: Federation, Israel, Overseas, Young Adult

10 Things You'll Do Israel

Whether this is your first time to Israel or you’re a returning visitor, 10 days will go by in the blink of an eye while you’re on Birthright!

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03/14/2017

Standing Again as One

Tags: Federation

There is a midrash that, when standing at Sinai to receive the Torah, each person received their own personal revelation but responded in one voice, saying, “Na’aseh v’nishma” — “We will do and we will hear.”

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03/14/2017

My #JewishCleveland: Rick Gross

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

My #JewishCleveland: Rick Gross

We have a sense of belonging here in Cleveland, at Federation, and around the world.

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