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Liron Daniel, Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Israel Engagement/Program Coordinator, participated in the YWCA Mahoning Valley’s annual International Women’s Day celebration, held this year at Penguin City Brewing Company.

Several Akiva Academy middle school students who were recognized in the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation’s annual Holocaust Writing, Art, and Multimedia Contest.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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