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06/06/2018

Why We Love 'Done in a Day' Opportunities

Tags: Federation, Volunteer

Why We Love 'Done in a Day' Opportunities

Giving of yourself – it’s one of the biggest mitzvah’s you can do. Volunteers give of their time, some for longer periods, some are ‘Done in a Day.’

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05/18/2018

Judi Kovach to Receive Prestigious Irene Zehman Award

Tags: Federation, PR, Awards, Women, Volunteer

Judi Kovach to Receive Prestigious Irene Zehman Award

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced that Judi Kovach, Co-Founder and Chair of the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank, is the 2018 recipient of the Irene Zehman Award.

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05/15/2018

Backpacks Full of Good

Tags: Federation, Young Adults, Family, Teens, Volunteer

Backpacks Full of Good

Securing our community is one of the top priorities of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Thanks to a generous donation from Barb and Abe Miller, the Federation will be distributing 550 Project Safe Classroom Backpacks to Jewish Cleveland classrooms, including all Jewish Cleveland day schools, religious schools, and early childhood centers. Over the course of two days, students from Yavne School for Girls and Fuchs Mizrachi School – Federation beneficiary agencies – as well as members of our Young Leadership Division (YLD) volunteered their time to fill the backpacks with medical and emergency supplies and safety equipment.

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04/25/2018

Volunteer of the Month: Barry Hersch

Tags: Federation, Volunteer

Volunteer of the Month: Barry Hersch

Find out how Barry Hersch is magically making an IMPACT! by volunteering.

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04/25/2018

Why We Volunteer with 'Open Heart Magic'

Tags: Federation, Volunteer

Why We Volunteer with 'Open Heart Magic'

Laughter is the best medicine, but a little bit of magic never hurt either!

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03/28/2018

Volunteers Needed: Spring Cemetery Cleanup on April 29

Tags: Federation, PR, Volunteer

Volunteers Needed: Spring Cemetery Cleanup on April 29

There is no greater mitzvah (good deed) than caring for those who came before us. Volunteers are needed for the Annual Spring Cemetery Cleanup hosted by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Jewish Volunteer Network and the Commission on Cemetery Preservation (COCP). The event will take place on Sunday, April 29 from 9:30 – 11:30 am at Chesed Shel Emeth (3740 Ridge Road, Cleveland), also known as Ridge Rd. #1.

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03/22/2018

Why We Volunteer with 'Youth Opportunities Unlimited'

Tags: Federation, Volunteer

Why We Volunteer with 'Youth Opportunities Unlimited'

One of the missions of the Federation is to Leave No One Behind. That is the same message of Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) – to help disadvantaged youth, born into poverty, develop the skills and abilities required to succeed in school and work so that they may realize their dreams and their potential and success at a job or entrepreneurship.

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03/21/2018

2018 Volunteer Opportunities

Tags: Volunteer, impact

2018 Volunteer Opportunities

IMPACT! Volunteers: Check out these volunteer opportunities just for you.

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03/21/2018

Volunteer of the Month: Bob Cohen

Tags: Federation, Volunteer

Volunteer of the Month: Bob Cohen

Find out how Bob Cohen is making an IMPACT! by volunteering in our community.

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03/08/2018

Silver Linings: Rhoda Seifert

Tags: Federation, PR, Volunteer, Campaign

Silver Linings: Rhoda Seifert

When Rhoda Seifert was growing up, she heard stories about her family's experiences in the Holocaust.

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