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Melissa Bateman, Youngstown Area Jewish Federation director of community engagement; Bonnie Deutsch Burdman, Federation executive director, community relations/government affairs; and Lisa Long, Federation CEO attended the JFNA General Assembly in November. They spent a full day on Capitol Hill with Ohio Jewish Communities. They met with Senator Bernie more»

Final touches are being made to the new Akiva middle school. The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation and Akiva Academy plan to open the new facility for fifth through eighth grades later this year.

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On the eighth night of Hanukkah, BBYO Youngstown teens came together to light the menorah, retell the story of Hanukkah, sing along to favorite Hanukkah songs, and cook and enjoy delicious latkes. Students in the J All Day program watched the Hanukkah “Rugrats” special, played JCC members enjoyed a free Hanukkah celebration with latkes and more»

Nearly 200 community members attended Mitzvah Day in December.

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The Early Learning Center at the JCC of Youngstown is expanding. A classroom for ages 16 to 22 months recently opened. The new classroom features: Age-appropriate learning materials and toys to foster sensory exploration and early developmental milestones A low child-to-teacher ratio to ensure personalized care and attention Dedicated spaces for more»

The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation has gained a partner for the Giving Tuesday campaign, DeSalvo Construction. DeSalvo Construction has pledged to match every donation up to $25,000.

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YOUNGSTOWN – Heritage Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation was named one of the best nursing homes in the country by Newsweek, and one of the top five small nursing homes in Ohio.

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In a New Castle News article written by Dan Irwin, Akiva Academy is recognized on multiple fronts, such as educational achievements, enrollment numbers, expansion, and their fight against antisemitism and misinformation. Click on the button to read more about Akiva Academy and to find out about how the diversity of Akiva Academy's classrooms fights antisemitism through connection and education.

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