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New Akiva Academy Middle School Nearing Completion

Published Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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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Youngstown Area Jewish Federation gains partnership in a donation campaign

Published Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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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Expanding Jewish day school welcomes all

Published Thursday, October 16, 2025

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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Heritage Manor in Youngstown named one of 'best nursing homes' in country

Published Thursday, October 16, 2025

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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Gift to fund look at Jewish youth programs

Published Monday, October 13, 2025
The New Castle News published an article that discussed Jewish historical preservation and continuation through the medium of projects, programs, and collaboration with other organizations. The New Castle News reported: "The Jewish Community Legacy Project aims to help small Jewish congregations map out their futures. Now, it’s looking to dip into the past as part of that effort. The JCLP, in tandem with the Rauh Jewish History Program and Archives (both part of Pittsburgh’s Heinz History Center), is looking to create a program that presents a 'historical account of communitywide efforts to engage Jewish children in small towns throughout Western Pennsylvania between 1900 and 1970,' in the hope that it may 'serve as a source of ideas for present-day Jewish educators.'"
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Defunct synagogue’s endowment fund makes four grants

Published Saturday, October 11, 2025

As reported by the New Castle News, "For eight years, the legacy of New Castle’s last synagogue has lived on through four annual $5,000 community gifts drawn from its endowment fund. In 2025, the fund is sending assets into the future as well." Press the link to read the rest of the article.

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Jewish Family & Community Services Receives Grants

Published Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Jewish Family & Community Services recently received two grants for its programs. A $10,000 grant from Direction Home of Eastern Ohio will be used to continue the JFCS tech pilot program. Nicole Balog-Bickerstaff, a Youngstown State University student who helped launch the program, will stay on board for another three to five months. more»

League of Women Voters Marks 90th Year at Induction Ceremony

Published Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown celebrated its 90th anniversary and its seventh Women’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony March 30. The Women’s Hall of Fame honors outstanding women in the greater Youngstown area who have made contributions of local importance and enduring value. Among the honorees were Bonnie Deutsch Burdman, more»
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