Lifestyle and Special Interests
Religion & Faith Resources: Judaism
We are here to help you find all that fits your needs and interests. While faith is personal, we're happy to assist with starting the process to help you find religious resources that you would like to learn about in Greater Cleveland.
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Connect to Access Jewish Cleveland
ERUV details in Cleveland and East Side Suburbs
Connect to Cleveland Jewish News
Community Organizations
Jewish Federation of Cleveland
Umbrella organization that focuses on strategic planning and the health and vitality of the entire Cleveland Jewish community
Jewish Federation of ClevelandFree and confidential service that provides information and resources about “everything Jewish” in Cleveland
Mandel Jewish Community Center
State-of-the art fitness center with indoor and outdoor pools. Offers Jewish arts and culture programs, including annual book festival and Cleveland Jewish FilmFest. Early childhood education and children’s camps are available.
National Council of Jewish Women/Cleveland
National volunteer organization which improves the quality of life for women, children and families through direct service and advocacy.
Jewish Schools and Child Care
Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple – Early Childhood Center
B’Nai Jeshurun Congregation – Early Childhood Center
Park Synagogue - Park Preschool
The Temple-Tifereth Israel Early Learning Center
The Lillian and Betty Ratner Montessori School - 18 mo's to 8th grade
Fuchs Mizrachi School - Modern orthodox/Zionist day school
Gross Schechter Day School - conservative pre-K to 8th grade
Hebrew Academy of Cleveland - pre-K to HS
Joseph & Florence Mandel Jewish Day School - pre-K to 8th grade
Health and Social Services
Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation
Grant-making organization to support the health of the Jewish community
Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland
Comprehensive medical and social services for families and individuals, including seniors; Holocaust survivors; older adults with disabilities, Alzheimers and development issues. JFSA sponsors group homes and provides vocational services.
Child service agency providing a variety of behavioral health, substance abuse, education and prevention programs. Adoption and fostering services. Home to the Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Association.
Variety of residences for aging adults, from independent living to hospice care, and rehabilitation center. Shabbat, Holiday and daily services offered onsite, and meals provided in the Orthodox tradition.
Museums
Maltz Museum of Jewish HeritageThe Museum of Diversity & Tolerance. Welcomes visitors to explore Jewish history, heritage and Jewish immigrant life in America. Changing exhibitions. Tours available.
The Temple Museum of Jewish Art Religion and CultureAt The Temple-Tifereth Israel. Fourth oldest museum of Judaica in the US.
Kosher Food, Restaurants, Shops
Ohio Kosher - Beachwood
Milky Way Kosher – South Euclid
Boris Kosher Meats – University Heights
Tibor’s Kosher Meats – University Heights
Unger’s Kosher Bakery & Food Shop – Cleveland Heights
Fishstix – University Heights
Giant Eagle - Lyndhurst
Heinen’s - University Heights
Goldie’s Donuts & Bakery – Lyndhurst
Davis Bakery - Woodmere
The Grove Kosher Grocery Store - South Euclid
Houses of Worship
Reform
(These congregations are all egalitarian, inclusive and very welcoming)
Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple, Beachwood
Suburban Temple-Kol Ami, Beachwood
Temple Emanu El, Orange Village
Temple Israel Ner Tamid, Mayfield Heights
The Temple-Tifereth Israel, Beachwood
Beth Israel – The West Temple, Cleveland
Temple B’Nai Abraham, Elyria
Temple Beth Shalom, Hudson
Temple Israel, Akron
Chabad
