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150th Anniversary Celebration

2025 marks JFSA’s 150th year of strengthening families and building community. We are busy planning a year of activities that will inform and inspire the community.

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Did you or a member of your family receive help from JFSA attending college? Did JFSA help your grandparents or parents immigrate to Cleveland? Has JFSA helped a member of your family with special needs? Have you ever volunteered with JFSA? We invite individuals and families to share their JFSA story with us for a […]

Israel Seminary Scholarship Opportunity

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Deadline: April 1, 2025 Applications must include a seminary acceptance letter to be considered complete. The scholarship fund total of $30,000 will be distributed among all approved applicants. Funds are distributed directly to seminary after the student arrives in Israel. Click on the button below to complete the online application.

February 4: See The USA-Flat Water

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Older Adult Online Activities Kool-Aid wouldn’t exist without this state. A long, cool drink might be necessary after working out in the largest weight room in the United States. Finally, if a young woman graduated from a certain college without being kissed during her time at school, she could be responsible for the college crumbling! Free […]

February 12: Do Jews Have An Obligation ‘To Be Green?’

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Older Adult Online Activities The Torah teaches that humans are responsible for the environment and must protect it so that all species can thrive. Join us this Tu BiShvat as we explore different ways to make our lives a “little greener”. Free to participate. Wednesday, February 121:00 – 2:00 pm VIA ZOOM Complete the registration form […]

February 18: See the USA-Sooner Rather Than Later

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Older Adult Online Activities Never have change for a parking meter? Think you’ve driven on the worst roads? Do you wish people would yield when they see a yield sign? Join us on our adventure to the state that has an official state meal and a pigeon museum! Free to participate. Tuesday, February 181:00 – 2:00 […]

February 26: Movie Club – Keeping The Faith

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Older Adult Online Activities Best friends since they were kids, Rabbi Jacob Schram (Ben Stiller) and Father Brian Finn (Edward Norton) are dynamic and popular young men living and working on New York’s Upper West Side. When Anna Reilly (Jenna Elfman), once their childhood friend and now grown into a beautiful corporate executive, suddenly returns […]

Feb 27: The Impact of Technology on Dementia

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JFSA Brain Health & Wellness Series Understanding the role of technology in diagnosis and assessment, maintenance of cognitive function, treatment options, enhancing leisure activity and lifestyle, and aiding caregiving and behavioral management. Free to participate. One CEU available. Thursday, Feb 276:30-7:30pm via ZOOM Presented by:Dr. Dennis GrossmanMetroHealth Medical CenterCWRU School of Medicine Clinical Instructor Complete […]

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Caregiving with Confidence Workshop

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Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia? Are you noticing memory loss, confusion or unexpected behaviors? Join our free live six week on-line workshop to understand the impact of dementia on you and the person for whom you are caring. You’ll learn to: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The Caregiving with Confidence Workshop […]