Camps

Falcon Camp to offer upgraded programming for summer

Camps

Falcon Camp to offer upgraded programming for summer

Despite it being winter, camp season is coming up soon and experts from Falcon Camp said they are trying some new things for summer.

Rabbi Wallick hired as Camp Young Judaea Midwest director

Camps

Rabbi Wallick hired as Camp Young Judaea Midwest director

Rabbi Hannah Wallick was hired as the 21st camp director for Camp Young Judaea Midwest, according to a news release. Wallick will work with the year-round professional team and the board of directors during the transition.

Hiram House Camp breaks ground on new pool

Camps

Hiram House Camp breaks ground on new pool

Hiram House Camp in Moreland Hills broke ground on the second phase of its capital campaign on April 8, in which it celebrated the relocating of the camp’s swimming pool.

Camps

New scholarship available for Jewish overnight summer camps

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced the Mandel Myers Fellowship Program, a new scholarship opportunity for Jewish Clevelanders who work as staff at select Jewish overnight summer camps, according to a Feb. 28 news release.

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Religious Life

Leviticus – open to symbol, meaning

One door closes and another opens. As we begin Leviticus, the Torah’s words turn from the construction of the physical Tabernacle, to instructions for the activities that will take place within it - the sacrificial rite.

Synagogue service times: Week of March 24

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Holidays

Ohio University Chabad celebrates Purim

Several Clevelanders celebrated Purim in Athens as Chabad at Ohio University held two events. Lexi Simmerson of Solon, the Chabad social chair, planned “Purim in Hollywood” while the Athens Jewish Kids club, a project of Chabad and Hillel at Ohio University, hosted a community Purim carnival.

Twinsburg Chabad celebrates Chanukah

Twinsburg Chabad Rabbi Mendy Greenberg and his wife, Mussie, welcomed members of the Jewish community to a Chanukah celebration Dec. 21 at the Twinsburg Community Center. The event was hosted by Twinsburg Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with Twinsburg Chabad.

Children, parents learn about tikkun olam, mitzvot

Temple Israel in Bath Township hosted its Give Not Get youth event on Dec. 11, in collaboration with Anshe Sfard-Revere Road Synagogue in Bath Township and Beth El Congregation in Akron, to teach the young members of their synagogues about the importance of getting involved in the spirit of …

Community marks 32nd annual Akron Chanukah celebration

The Akron Jewish community came together to celebrate Chanukah at the 32nd annual Akron Chanukah Celebration Dec. 19 at Summit Mall in Fairlawn.

Twinsburg Parks and Recreation, Twinsburg Chabad celebrate Chanukah

Twinsburg Chabad Rabbi Mendy Greenberg and his wife, Mussie, welcomed members of the Jewish community to a Chanukah celebration Dec. 21 hosted by the Twinsburg Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with Twinsburg Chabad, at the Twinsburg Community Center.

World’s largest menorah lit up Chanukah this year

N.Y. dignitaries join in show of solidarity in the face of darkness.

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Health

Cleveland Clinic launches initiative to improve infant, maternal health

Cleveland Clinic launched the Center for Infant and Maternal Health initiative to help reduce infant and maternal mortality in Cuyahoga, Lorain and Summit counties, according to a news release.

New FDA policy broadening abortion pill availability won’t change much in Ohio

Though the U.S. Food and Drug Administration changed requirements for pills used to induce an abortion, state law would keep Ohioans from benefitting from the change.

Law removing harmful language on mental health, disabilities praised by advocates

A law recently signed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine finally removes derogatory language about people with disabilities from state law, a move years in the making.

Huge mental health investment coming to Ohio

After making mental health a priority since taking office in early 2019, Gov. Mike DeWine has signed $175 million in mental health expenditures into law.

New multistate nursing license option available Jan. 1

As the need for nursing care continues to grow, the Ohio Board of Nursing and the Nurse Licensure Compact aim to expand nursing career opportunities in the state with the option for a multistate license, available for application on Jan. 1, 2023, according to a Dec. 5 news release.

Akron Children’s Hospital opens sports rehabilitation in Medina

Akron Children’s Hospital opened a sports rehabilitation program at Pinnacle Sports at 313 Medina Road in Medina. The program will service athletes ages 10 through college-age.