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Volunteers raise more than $2,000 for Federation campaign
Published Monday, March 30, 2026
Volunteers devoted time Nov. 23 for Tzedakah Sunday. They made phone calls, texted, and personalized postcards. In two hours, their efforts helped raise more than $2,000 for the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation’s 2025 annual campaign. Pictured from left are Claudia Moss, Wendy Weiss, Maddie Long, Henry Long, Lisa Long, Nic Bush, Samie Winick, and more»
JFCS staff participate in career fair
Published Monday, March 30, 2026
Nicole Balog-Bickerstaff, senior outreach coordinator, and Laura Haas, LISW, clinical social worker, of Jewish Family & Community Services participated in Hubbard High School’s January career fair for all grade levels. Each student had a chance to speak with representatives of many organizations about various career paths. Colleges, trades and more»
JFCS staff participate in career fair_copy
Published Monday, March 30, 2026
Nicole Balog-Bickerstaff, senior outreach coordinator, and Laura Haas, LISW, clinical social worker, of Jewish Family & Community Services participated in Hubbard High School’s January career fair for all grade levels. Each student had a chance to speak with representatives of many organizations about various career paths. Colleges, trades and more»
JMeals teams up with United Way
Published Monday, March 30, 2026
JMeals is teaming up with the United Way to provide meals to individuals impacted by the recent explosion at Phoenix House senior living apartments. The JMeals food service team is preparing and packaging 180 meals per week at the Jewish Community Center, and United Way is delivering them to the displaced residents currently staying at the Baymont Hotel in more»
JMeals teams up with United Way_copy
Published Monday, March 30, 2026
JMeals is teaming up with the United Way to provide meals to individuals impacted by the recent explosion at Phoenix House senior living apartments. The JMeals food service team is preparing and packaging 180 meals per week at the Jewish Community Center, and United Way is delivering them to the displaced residents currently staying at the Baymont Hotel in more»
Youngstown Area Jewish Federation’s Burdman to assume interim OJC co-leadership responsibilities
Published Sunday, March 29, 2026
Ohio Jewish Communities announced a series of leadership transitions that reflect both organizational growth and an ongoing commitment to advancing the interests and wellbeing of Ohio’s Jewish community.
Following his recent move to Israel, Chief Executive Officer Howie Beigelman will be transitioning into a consulting role with Ohio Jewish more»
Events honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Published Friday, March 27, 2026
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation and the JCC held programs highlighting the shared history and ongoing work of Black–Jewish relations.
more»Jewish teens share Jewish experiences
Published Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Local Jewish teenagers are visiting area schools to talk with other students about Judaism as part of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation’s Student to Student program. This nationwide initiative is a proven, classroom-based experiential program that brings Jewish and non-Jewish high school students together to learn about Judaism through personal storytelling.
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