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CONGREGATIONS

ANSHE CHESED FAIRMOUNT TEMPLE

23737 Fairmount Blvd. Beachwood, OH 44122 P: 216-464-1330 F: 216-464-3628 E: mail@fairmounttemple.org W: fairmounttemple.org Senior Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk Rabbi Joshua Caruso Cantor Vladimir Lapin Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum Cantor Laureate Sarah Sager Todd Silverman, President Steven Borstein, Executive Director A vibrant and welcoming congregation of all ages, including interfaith families and LGBT members, who strive together to strengthen Jewish lives through lifelong learning, worship (which is livestreamed) and social action. Our clergy partner with you to build a strong connection to our Jewish heritage. Ask about FirstYear Voluntary Dues for new and returning members.

BETH EL –THE HEIGHTS SYNAGOGUE

3246 Desota Ave. Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 P: 216-320-9667 E: info@bethelheights.org W: bethelheights.org FB: tinyurl.com/2uxkmm9h Joel Genuth, President Traditional, egalitarian and participatory. BE-THS is an independent minyan in Cleveland Heights. We offer many opportunities to lead and learn, healthy weekly kiddushes (reduced by COVID), and willingness to both study together and have fun. Membership: 80 units. Shabbat mornings: 9:15 a.m., attendance about 30 (also reduced by COVID). Rabbi Michael Ungar.

B’NAI JESHURUN CONGREGATION

27501 Fairmount Blvd. Pepper Pike, OH 44124 P: 216-831-6555 E: info@bnaijeshurun.org W: bnaijeshurun.org FB: facebook.com/bnaijeshuruncongregation Rabbi Stephen Weiss, Senior Rabbi Rabbi Hal Rudin-Luria, Rabbi Rabbi Josh Foster, Education Engagement Rabbi Cantor Aaron Shifman, Cantor Jay Ross, Executive Director Shani Kadis, Membership & Programming Director A warm, embracing, dynamic congregational family that welcomes egalitarian Judaism and a commitment to Jewish learning, prayer, celebration and spirituality. We offer religious, educational and social experiences for all ages, and seek to make a difference in our world by engaging in Israel advocacy, social action and social justice. We offer two daily minyans: 7:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Both are available in person and on Zoom. All are welcome.

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CELEBRATING JEWISH LIFE

26561 Annesley Road Beachwood, OH 44122 P: 216-223-8736 P: 216-408-7306 E: RabbiRosie@celebratingjewishlife.com W: celebratingjewishlife.com Rosette Haim, Rabbi Laurel Barr, Cantor Chuck Fink, Music Celebrating Jewish Life is a subscription series of six festive Jewish holiday experiences engaging adults in ways that recapture the Jewish spirit and reconnect them to the Jewish community. CJL combines the social and sacred aspects of each holiday in different venues around the area.

CHABAD OF CLEVELAND

The Waxman Chabad Center 2479 S. Green Road Beachwood, OH 44122 P: 216-282-0112 E: info@chabadofcleveland.com W: ChabadofCLE.com Rabbi Sholom Ber Chaikin, Rabbi Rabbi Shmuli and Rivky Friedman, Executive Co-Directors Prayer services daily at 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., and at sundown. Sabbath and holiday services at 10 a.m. and sundown. All services open to the public; optional membership. Sabbath and holidays – Jr. Congregation and tots program. Adult Education, Summer Day Camp.

CONGREGATION SHAAREY TIKVAH

26811 Fairmount Blvd. Beachwood, OH 44122 P: 216-765-8300 F: 216-765-0149 E: martha@shaareytikvah.org W: shaareytikvah.org FB: facebook.com/shaareytikvah Martha Sivertson, Executive Director Rabbi Scott B. Roland, Rabbi CST is an egalitarian Conservative congregation whose members are passionate about Judaism. By combining meaningful and joyful worship, serious Jewish learning, social action and compelling Shabbat and holiday experiences, we have created a vibrant spiritual community.

GREEN ROAD SYNAGOGUE

2437 S. Green Road Beachwood, OH 44122 P: 216-381-4757 E offi ce greenroadsynagogue.org W: greenroadsynagogue.org FB: @GreenRoadSynagogueCommunity Sarah Ehrenreich, Executive Director Rabbi Binyamin Blau, Rabbi Green Road Synagogue is a vibrant and dynamic modern Orthodox congregation. We are proud to serve the Cleveland Jewish community for smachot, programming and services.

KOL HALEV, CLEVELAND’S RECONSTRUCTIONIST JEWISH COMMUNITY

Mailing address administrative offi ce only 2245 Warrensville Center Road, Suite 215 University Heights, OH 44118 P: 216-320-1498 E: connect@kolhalev.net W: kolhalev.net FB: facebook.com/KolHaLevCleveland Rabbi Steve Segar, Rabbi Note: During the pandemic, most of our services and programs are being held online. Please visit kolhalev.net for more information. Kol HaLev is known for joyful spirituality, intellectual curiosity, inclusivity and deep caring. Member collaboration drives innovative services, learning and tikkun olam opportunities for all ages. Whatever your Jewish background, come experience a rich and inspiring exploration of Torah and tradition for our modern lives in this compassionate community.

MENORAH PARK

Jennie and Jacob Sapirstein Synagogue 27100 Cedar Road Beachwood, OH 44122 P: 216-839-6628 F: 216-831-5492 E: afeinstein@menorahpark.org W: MenorahPark.org FB: facebook.com/menorahpark Rabbi Akiva Feinstein, Director of Spiritual Living and Hospice Chaplain The synagogue at Menorah Park caters to aging adults who live on the campus and welcomes the general community. The synagogue is handicap accessible and large-print books are available. *Campus residents enjoy interacting with visitors who often attend the daily minyans and a weekly Oneg Shabbat. *COVID restrictions may apply – please inquire.

MENORAH PARK

Montefiore Malt Chapel One David N. Myers Parkway Beachwood, OH 44122 P: 216-360-9080 P: 216-910-2794 F: 216-910-2699 E afeinstein montefiorecare.org W: MenorahPark.org Rabbi Akiva Feinstein, Director of Spiritual Living and Hospice Chaplain Shabbat services, High Holidays and festival services and celebrations offered. *All religious services are open to the public. Religious programs, celebrations and activities held throughout the year. Large print books available. Handicap accessible. Bereavement support groups offered through Vinney Hospice. *COVID restrictions may apply – please inquire.

PARK SYNAGOGUE

East Campus 27500 Shaker Blvd. Pepper Pike, OH 44124 P: 216-371-2244 x121 E: asolomon@parksyn.org W: parksynagogue.org FB: facebook.com/parksyn Rabbi Joshua Hoffer Skoff, Senior Rabbi Rabbi Sharon Y. Marcus, Associate Rabbi Stuart Deicher, Executive Director Allison Solomon, Membership Director A modern, egalitarian Conservative synagogue welcoming all to our community. Through song or study or through public celebration or private re ection, Park offers something for everyone where intellectual vigor is coupled with the warmth of family. We believe a congregation should bring together people of all ages for a shared experience; we look forward to welcoming you!

THE SHUL

30799 Pinetree Road, #401 Pepper Pike, OH 44124 P: 216-509-9969 E: rabbieddie@theshul.us W: theshul.us Rabbi Eddie Sukol, Rabbi The Shul: An innovative center for Jewish outreach. We reach out to everyone interested in enlivening their Jewish identity and observance through study, spiritual practice, prayer, celebration of life events and community involvement. We are a new model of synagogue, without mandatory dues or requirement for membership.

SOLON CHABAD

5570 Harper Road Solon, OH 44139 P: 440-498-9533 F: 440-498-9966 E office solonchabad.com W: solonchabad.com Rabbi Zushe Greenberg, Spiritual Leader Miriam Greenberg, Director Participants at our programs range from Reform, Conservative to unaffiliated families. o membership required to attend any function. Adult education, Hebrew school, library, preschool, camp – there’s something here for every Jew.

SUBURBAN TEMPLE-KOL AMI

22401 Chagrin Blvd. Beachwood, OH 44122 P: 216-991-0700 F: 216-991-0705 E: info@suburbantemple.org W: suburbantemple.org FB: facebook.com/suburbantemple Rabbi Allison Vann, Rabbi Brett Shankman, Executive Director Rabbi Shana Nyer, Director of Lifelong Learning Many people today are searching for greater connectivity. At Suburban Temple-Kol Ami, we understand that connecting for you might mean practicing Judaism in ways that are a bit different. Or it might mean learning about Jewish values and culture through innovative education programs. Maybe it’s important to join a community – or communities – in ways that are traditional and surprising. So, no matter who you are, what path you’ve taken or where you might go, at ST-KA there’s always an open door.

TEMPLE EL EMETH SYNAGOGUE

3970 Logan Way Youngstown, OH 44505 P: 330-759-1429 F: 330-759-1499 E: templeelemeth@gmail.com W: templeelemeth.org Rabbi Joseph P. Schonberger, Rabbi Elyse Silverman, Program Director Jeffrey Solomon, President We are a warm, modern, egalitarian Conservative synagogue with the only daily minyan between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Monthly interfaith programming, Shabbat Kiddush luncheons and study sessions with the rabbi. Wide variety of programming for children and adults. Sisterhood and Judaica shop. Mikvah in building.

TEMPLE EMANU EL

4545 Brainard Road Orange Village, OH 44022 P: 216-454-1300 F: 216-454-1305 W: teecleve.org FB: Temple-Emanu-El – Orange Village, Ohio Rabbi Steven Denker, Rabbi Renee Higer, Executive Director Temple Emanu El strives to make the practice of Judaism an integral part of its congregants’ lives. We are an inclusive, caring community that encourages individuals to discover what it means to be Jewish today and inspires our youth to become the leaders of tomorrow. We empower our congregants to explore their passion for Judaism, lifelong learning and social action within and beyond our walls.

TEMPLE ISRAEL

91 Springside Drive Akron, OH 44333 P: 330-665-2000 E: kylee.burdohan@templeisraelakron.org W: templeisraelakron.org Kylee Burdohan Akron’s Reform synagogue. One Congregation Embracing All!

TEMPLE ISRAEL NER TAMID

1732 Lander Road Mayfield eights, O P: 440-473-5120 F: 440-646-9585 E: tint@tintcleveland.org W: tintcleveland.org FB: facebook.com/templeisraelnertamidcleveland Rabbi Matthew J. Eisenberg, DD, Rabbi Rabbi Frederick A. Eisenberg, Rabbi Emeritus Edna Akrish, Religious Education Director Marcie Oelbracht, Temple Administrator Temple Israel Ner Tamid is a caring, accepting Reform Jewish congregation providing a welcoming place to gather, pray, learn and engage in acts of kindness and tzedakah. Family-friendly Shabbat services Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Tuition-free K-10 religious school for members’ children and grandchildren, as well as pre-K programs.