In case the words “open bar” and “make history happen” weren’t enough, here are the top 5 reasons why you need to be at the YLD Big Event (in no particular order).

Because of generous donations to the Federation, Boris Goldsteyn, 29, is one of the thousands of Clevelanders whose life has changed through his Birthright experience.

Cleveland young adults just returned from a trip to Israel they will never forget!

Ohio State’s Lisa Bolman brings her ‘Buckeye’ spirit to a Tel Aviv children’s rehabilitation center as she explores her own Jewish identity. Thanks to our international partner, JDC, for sharing!

In the week before Pesach, when many of us were cleaning and cooking in preparation for this Festival of Freedom, 21 Lehava leadership program participants and four staff members from St. Petersburg, Russia visited our community.

Meet the Lehava Young Leadership Group from St. Petersburg, Russia.

"There are so many amazing photos I couldn't narrow them down!" said one of the 40 Clevelanders who just returned home after the Cleveland Community Winter Birthright Trip.

Chances are, you and your family have a Federation story. If you live in the Cleveland community, you’ve probably benefited from the Federation ‘s Campaign for Jewish Needs. And, now we’re asking you to give back.