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Bright Futures scholarship winners named

Published Monday, June 22, 2026

Ellie Falb of Newton Falls High School and Emma Hagman of Champion High School earned scholarships from the Thomases Family Endowment of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation through the YWCA Mahoning Valley Young Women With Futures program.

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Lipkin honored for years of service at plaque unveiling

Published Monday, June 1, 2026

Youngstown Area Jewish Federation staff and board members were joined by Andrew Lipkin’s friends and family in April to unveil a plaque honoring the former Federation CEO. Lipkin retired at the end of 2024.

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The League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown’s Women Hall of Fame event honors 9

Published Friday, May 29, 2026

The League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown’s Hall of Fame honors women of the Mahoning Valley who make significant impact in any of the following categories: empowering and educating voters, protecting democracy, encouraging civic engagement, creating opportunities so all can reach their potential, ensuring community safety, and promoting community health.

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Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebrated

Published Monday, May 4, 2026

More than 100 community members from across the area gathered to celebrate Israel’s 78th Independence Day at a festive and meaningful community event held at the JCC.

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Final call for Esther Marks Memorial Volunteer Award nominations

Published Sunday, May 3, 2026

Esther Marks was a prodigious volunteer within the Federation and its agencies, at her synagogue, and in the general community. The Esther Marks Memorial Volunteer Award is meant to encourage volunteerism at all levels and to honor her memory.

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Akiva Academy students celebrate Israeli Independence Day

Published Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Akiva Academy students celebrated Israel’s 78th Independence Day April 22.

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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_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»
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