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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»

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»

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»

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»

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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Five Youngstown Area Jewish Federation staff attended this year’s FedPro, Jewish Federation of North America’s annual conference that brings together senior and mid-level professionals from across the Federation system. The conference included keynote addresses, interactive workshops in self-awareness and direct communication, as well as design more»

The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation is seeking nominations for the Esther Marks Memorial Volunteer Award. 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. more»

Staff of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation and its agencies, along with JCC members, wore red Feb. 6 for National Wear Red Day. National Wear Red Day is an annual day set aside to raise awareness and stand united against cardiovascular disease — the number one killer of women.