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Charitable Tax Seminar for Professionals on June 3

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Professional Advisory Council is hosting the 38^th annual Charitable Tax Seminar entitled, “Helping Your Clients Live Well Today & Plan for Tomorrow.”  Topics will include practical application of the Ohio Trust Code, growing business with the use of social media, a federal tax update, trustee discretion and fiduciary duty, global competition and more. Continue Reading Charitable Tax Seminar for Professionals on June 3…

Senator George Voinovich and Kol Israel Foundation Receive Eisenman Awards from Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Senator George Voinovich and the Kol Israel Foundation were each awarded the 2009 Charles Eisenman Award for Exceptional Leadership during the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s 106^th annual meeting on April 26, 2010. The Eisenman Award, the Federation’s highest civic honor, is awarded to individuals, families and organizations making significant contributions to the community. Continue Reading Senator George Voinovich and Kol Israel Foundation Receive Eisenman Awards from Jewish Federation of Cleveland…

Jewish Federation of Cleveland Announces 2010 Campaign Results at Campaign Closing Event

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced at the campaign closing celebration on May 12 that the 2010 Campaign for Jewish Needs raised $27,792,531.  Billed as “celebrating the work we do,” the event, which was held at The Mandel Jewish Community Center, recognized the many volunteers who worked on the campaign, and the generosity of the community. Continue Reading Jewish Federation of Cleveland Announces 2010 Campaign Results at Campaign Closing Event…

Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Network Seeking Volunteers to Serve Free Lunches to Children in Cleveland this Summer

This summer, help show that the Jewish community cares about Cleveland’s children by volunteering with the Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Network (JVN).  JVN will again be partnering with the Children’s Hunger Alliance to serve free, nutritious lunches to children in the City of Cleveland from June 14 – August 6.  The children rely on free or reduced-fee breakfasts and lunches throughout the school year, and in the summer they greatly depend on this program.  Last year, the program served approximately 20,000 meals in 6 weeks.

Lunches are served Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at various Cleveland Public Library sites.  Volunteers may commit to the dates of their choice.  In addition to serving meals, opportunities will be available to play games, do puzzles and read with the children.

Volunteers must be 18 years old unless accompanied by an adult.  Training is required and provided.

Training dates:

• Tuesday, June 8, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
  The Park Synagogue East (27500 Shaker Blvd., Pepper Pike)
• Wednesday, June 9, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
  The Temple-Tifereth Israel (26000 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood)

For more information, please contact JVN Director, Karen Steiger, at ksteiger@jcfcleve.org or 216.566.6504.

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National Council Of Jewish Women, Cleveland Section Receives Zehman Volunteer Award At Federation Luncheon

Judy Eigenfeld, president of National Council of Jewish Women (left, holding award) with Debbie Bloom, immediate past president (right, holding award) with other past and present NCJW leadership.

National Council of Jewish Women, Cleveland Section received the Irene Zehman Volunteer Award at the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland’s Women’s Division annual spring luncheon, Monday, May 3. For over 115 years, NCJW has been a powerful force for social change locally, nationally and internationally. The Volunteer Award was established in 1980 in memory of Irene Zehman by her daughters, Judith Z. Sherman and Roslyn Z. Wolf, both of blessed memory. The award recognizes a woman, a group of women, or a women’s organization whose efforts demonstrate the highest ideals and practices of volunteer service. Continue Reading National Council Of Jewish Women, Cleveland Section Receives Zehman Volunteer Award At Federation Luncheon…