Israel Connections

They depend on you. Israel Connections FINANCIAL RESOURCES JEWISH EDUCATION CENTER OF CLEVELAND

A Gift of Israel / Financial Aid 2030 South Taylor Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 P: 216-371-0446 F: 216-371-2523 agiftofi srael jecc.org fi nancialaid jecc.org W jecc.org Together with matching funds from the Jewish Federation and congregations (if applicable), families can save money for their children’s future educational experience in Israel with a ift of Israel incentive savings plan. inancial aid grants or loans is available for fi rst or second time travel and study in Israel high school and college .

Magen David Adom (MDA) is Israel’s o cial ambulance, blood-services, and disaster-relief agency, serving the nation’s 9 million people. But like every other Red Cross agency around the world, MDA doesn’t receive regular government support. That’s why it relies on people like you. Since the 1930s, generous Americans like you have provided the vehicles, training, and equipment that’s kept Israelis healthy and strong. here are many ways to support Israel, but none that has a greater e ect on its people and its future than a gift to Magen David Adom. ORGANIZATIONS our support isn’t just changing lives — it’s literally saving them. Make an end-of-year donation to Magen David Adom at afmda.org/chanukah nd our best wishes for a joyous Chanukah and New Year.

AFMDA

Regional ffi ce ommercial ve., uite Northbrook, IL 60062 P: 216-233-1595 dcohen afmda.org W afmda.org Darcee Cohen, Development Executive Magen David Adom is Israel’s ambulance, blood-services and disaster-relief organization, serving as emergency medical fi rst responders for the state s million people. is the only organization mandated by the Israeli government to serve in this role, but it’s not a government agency, so it relies on people li e you for funding. hrough your gift, you re saving lives.

NA’AMAT USA – CLEVELAND COUNCIL

ayfi eld Road, Lyndhurst, OH 44124 P: 216-321-2002 mcurtis naamat.org W naamatcle.org Marci Curtis, Executive Director Melanie Kutnick, Board President Dedicated to serving women and children in Israel, NA’AMAT is the largest provider of child care services in Israel –17,000 preschool children every day in centers. o child is turned away. rom day care to career training, supports the vulnerable and removes obstacles to health and happiness.

FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES

Midwest Region – Ohio Chapter ayfi eld Road, Lyndhurst, OH 44124 P: 216-367-0636 F: 248-863-3138 ohio fi df.org W fi df.org ane . chlessel, irector ane.schlessel fi df.org Jill Barron, Development Associate ill.barron fi df.org FIDF initiates and helps support educational, social, cultural and recreational programs and facilities for the young men and women soldiers of Israel who defend the Jewish homeland. I also supports the families of fallen soldiers.

ISRAEL BONDS / DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR ISRAEL

OH & KY Region 3601 Green Road, Suite 309 Beachwood, OH 44122 P: 216-454-0180 P: 800-752-5667 E: cleveland@israelbonds.com W: israelbonds.com Thomas Lockshin, Executive Director Steven Greenberg, General Chair Diane Frankel, Women’s Division Chair Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds ranks among Israel’s most valued economic and strategic resources, with a record of proven success spanning more than 70 years. Praised for its dependability, the Bonds enterprise has helped build every sector of Israel’s economy. Perpetuating Israel’s legacy of success through investment in Israel bonds is global in scope, with worldwide sales e ceeding billion since the fi rst bonds were issued in 1951. Member FINRA.

JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND

Overseas Programs Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Building 25701 Science Park Drive Cleveland, OH 44122 P: 216-593-2900 x305 F: 216-593-2901 E: overseas@jcfcleve.org W: jewishcleveland.org Oren Baratz, Senior Vice President, External Affairs Ilanit Gerblich Kalir, Assistant Vice President, External Affairs/ International Operations Elle Henig, Manager, I-Connect The Federation’s overseas programs offer opportunities for Jews in Cleveland to work on projects with Jews in Israel, the former Soviet Union and other worldwide locations. Programs cover a range of educational, social service and humanitarian concerns, and have dramatically improved lives around the world.

JEWISH NATIONAL FUND

ffi ce ddress 20046 Walker Road Shaker Heights, OH 44122 P: 216-292-8733 F: 216-464-8642

Mailing Address: 60 Revere Drive, #725 Northbrook, IL 60062 W: jnf.org

Chuck Whitehill, President Ari Milgrom, Director JNF gives all generations of Jews a unique voice in building a prosperous future for the land of Israel and its people. JNF strives to bring an enhanced quality of life to all of Israel’s residents and translates these advancements to the world beyond.

ORT AMERICA – OHIO REGION

24100 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 300 Cleveland, OH 44122 P: 216-464-3022 F: 216-464-8975 E: ohio@ortamerica.org W: ortamerica.org/regions/ohio-region FB: facebook.com/ortcleveland Todd Gurney, President ORT has been transforming lives through training and education since 1880. From focusing on teaching 19th century Russian Jews essential trades and professions, we have evolved to provide 21st century skills that empower individuals and strengthen communities and Jewish life worldwide. The ORT network reaches more than 200,000 people a year in schools, universities and vocational training programs in more than 30 countries. We bridge the gap between ability and opportunity by providing leading science and technology education.