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JFSA TODAY: Celebrating the People Who Bring JFSA’s Mission to Life

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SEPTEMBER 2026 JFSA celebrated the people behind its mission at its 24th Annual Employee Recognition Dinner on August 13 at Suburban Temple-Kol Ami. Thirty-one employees were recognized for reaching service milestones ranging from 10 to 30 years. The evening also honored three special employees whose dedication exemplifies JFSA’s commitment to compassionate, client-centered care. For Direct […]

JFSA TODAY: More Than a Summer: How Camp Helped Ethan Find His Jewish Home

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SEPTEMBER 2026 Seventeen-year-old Ethan S. has spent eight summers growing up at Camp Wise. Along the way, he gained independence, tried new activities and connected more deeply with his Jewish identity. “At my school, there isn’t a very large Jewish population, so I can always count on camp to be my home away from home,” […]

JFSA TODAY: A Lasting Place to Remember Michael Wortzman z”l

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SEPTEMBER 2026 Michael Wortzman z”l loved being outdoors. During his time living at the Metzenbaum Center, an intermediate care facility (ICF) in Chesterland, Ohio, Michael could often be found beneath the trees, reading scripture or coloring. Today, a bench dedicated in his memory and wheelchair-accessible picnic tables stand near his favorite spot, offering residents a […]

JFSA TODAY: A Labor of Love: Volunteers Safeguard Survivors’ Legacies

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SEPTEMBER 2026 When Terri Steindler volunteered with Jewish Family Service Association’s Holocaust Survivor Legacy Project, she understood that she was being entrusted with far more than history. For Steindler, co-chair of JFSA’s Volunteer Services & Community Engagement Committee, helping preserve those memories carried both meaning and responsibility. “By telling their stories, survivors have given our […]

Holocaust Survivor Legacy Project

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Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland with support from the Jewish Federation of Cleveland created the Holocaust Survivor Legacy Project, a series of individual books containing first-hand accounts from Holocaust survivors of their childhood, Holocaust experience and their lives after World War II. It is the objective of the Holocaust Legacy Project to highlight the […]

November 19: The Aging Brain

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Brain Health & Wellness Series How does the brain change as we grow older, and what do those changes mean for everyday life? Join us for an informative webinar exploring changes in the brain’s structure and function with age, including their effects on memory, thinking and how we carry out daily tasks. Learn how the […]

October 22: Music Therapy — An Introduction

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Brain Health & Wellness Series Discover the powerful ways music can support the brain, body, and emotional well-being. This engaging webinar explores how Music Therapy can help strengthen communication, memory, movement, cognition, mood, and social connection. Learn why rhythm, melody, and even playing an instrument can have a meaningful impact on health, how Music Therapy […]

September 24: Beyond Disease: The Six Elements of Wellbeing in Dementia

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Brain Health & Wellness Series Living well with dementia is about more than managing symptoms—it’s about honoring the whole person. This presentation explores six essential elements of wellbeing that continue to shape our lives regardless of cognitive changes: identity, connectedness, security, autonomy, meaning, and growth. Through practical examples and person-centered approaches, participants will discover how […]

October 7 Spice It Up! Thyme Part 1

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Older Adult Online Activities This versatile little herb can be planted in many different types of gardens. Its name means courage, and Roman soldiers bathed in thyme water to prepare themselves for battle. A soup recipe from 1663 uses thyme to overcome shyness. And if you want to protect paper from molding, use thyme. Join […]

October 14 The Rabbi Who Prayed with His Feet

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Older Adult Online Activities “When I marched in Selma, I felt my legs were praying.” From his words spoken in 1965 to this day, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel remains a model of the intersection between religion and progressive politics in mid-twentieth-century America. Explore Heschel’s early years and foundational influences; his fortuitous opportunities and his legacy […]

October 21 Spice it Up! Thyme Part 2

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Older Adult Online Activities We’re going to follow-up on our herb of the month: thyme. We will discuss the results of trying three recipes with thyme and share some of our own favorite recipes using this herb. Free to participate. Wednesday, October 211:00 – 2:00pm VIA ZOOM Complete the registration form below to participate. You […]

October 28 Movie Club: You’re So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

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Older Adult Online Activities Stacy and Lydia are BFFs who’ve always dreamed about having epic bat mitzvahs. However, things start to go comically awry when a popular boy and middle school drama threatens their friendship and their rite of passage. We will watch the movie together and briefly discuss it afterwards. Free to participate. Wednesday, October […]

November 4: SPICE IT UP! ROSEMARY – PART 1

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Older Adult Online Activities “Rosemary, that’s for remembrance” is a famous line spoken by Ophelia in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Rosemary had strong symbolism and a reputation for strengthening your memory. In the language of flowers, rosemary also represents fidelity and constancy, making it a traditional inclusion in wedding bouquets. Join us to learn more and receive three […]

November 11: GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II

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Older Adult Online Activities This PBS program tells the story of the 550,000 Jewish American men and women who fought in World War II. In their own words, veterans share their war experiences: how they fought for their nation and people, struggled with anti-Semitism within their ranks, and emerged transformed. Free to participate. Wednesday, November […]

November 17: Movie Club: The Bucket List

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Older Adult Online Activities Billionaire Edward Cole and car mechanic Carter Chambers are complete strangers, until fate lands them in the same hospital room. The men find they have two things in common: a need to come to terms with who they are and what they have done with their lives, and a desire to […]

November 18: Spice it Up! Rosemary Part 2

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Older Adult Online Activities We’re going to follow-up on our herb of the month: rosemary. We will discuss the results of trying three recipes and share some of our own favorite recipes using this herb. Free to participate. Wednesday, November 181:00 – 2:00pm VIA ZOOM Complete the registration form below to participate. You will receive […]

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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 […]

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