03/07/2016
Tags: Advocacy, Federation, PR
CLEVELAND – Wade Henderson, a visionary leader of the civil and human rights movement, joins the Jewish Federation of Cleveland to discuss “Public Education, Civil Rights, and Inequality” at the 69th Annual Meeting of the Community Relations Committee (CRC) and Sidney Z. Vincent Memorial Lecture. The event takes place on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Maltz Performing Arts Center (1855 Ansel Road, Cleveland). The event is free and open to the public; registration is strongly encouraged.
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03/04/2016
Tags: Federation, PR, Advocacy
CLEVELAND – In response to the recent anti-Semitic views expressed on social media by an Oberlin College assistant professor that garnered international attention, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, AJC Cleveland, the Anti-Defamation League Cleveland Region and the Cleveland Hillel Foundation met with Oberlin College President Marvin Krislov and several of his senior staff. In a welcoming atmosphere, we discussed, openly and candidly, the potential implications of a professor’s personal views on classroom activity and student intimidation. We also discussed our shared respect for academic freedom.
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03/03/2016
Tags: Women, Federation, PR
Women face many challenges in maintaining a work-life balance in today’s world.
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03/03/2016
Tags: Federation, Young Adults, PR
Erica G. Starrfield of Pepper Pike has been awarded the 2015 Bennett and Donna Yanowitz Leadership Award by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. The award recognizes and honors an outstanding young individual who has demonstrated commitment, involvement, and leadership within Cleveland’s Jewish community. Starrfield was presented the award at the Federation’s Board meeting on February 29.
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03/03/2016
Tags: Federation, Overseas, Israel, Young Adults
Through long times and across long distances, Joshua Davidson and Rebecca Richman's love flourished.
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03/02/2016
Tags: Federation, PR, Advocacy
The following statement was released by Jewish Federation of Cleveland Board Chair Reneé Chelm in response to anti-Semitic views expressed by an Oberlin College assistant professor, whose statements have garnered international attention.
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03/01/2016
Tags: Federation, Interfaith, Young Adults, Family, Interfaith, Education
When Emma and Brandon met and fell in love, their different faiths didn’t stop them from getting married and starting a family.
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02/29/2016
Tags: Federation, Education, Mandel JDS, Partner
A palpable feeling of excitement overtook Mandel JDS students and teachers as they trickled into the building on Friday morning, walking under a brand new sign for the first time. The new logo and sign are just two of many changes coming to the school on the heels of the transformative 17 million dollar gift received from the Joseph and Florence Mandel Family Foundation.
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02/24/2016
Tags: Overseas, Russia, Young Adults, Federation
Many Jewish children in the former Soviet Union grow up unaffiliated. Summer camp, as discussed earlier this month at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Mandel Building in Beachwood, is a key way for those Jews to connect with their heritage.
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02/24/2016
Tags: Federation, Education, Mandel JDS, Partner
The Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School (Mandel JDS) has recently teamed up with Force Sports, a locally owned and operated organization devoted to providing world-class facilities along with a dedicated team of experienced coaches.
MANDEL JDS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH FORCE SPORTS,
ATHLETICS SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS
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