Jewish Federation of Cleveland Raises $31.6 Million for Jewish Needs

BEACHWOOD, OH - The Campaign for Jewish Needs, an initiative run by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, closed last night and the organization was able to raise $31.6 million. That's up from $30,761,661 in 2015.

The fundraising totals were announced Campaign Closing Celebration. The money will be used to try and save lives in Cleveland, Israel, and 70 other countries around the globe.

"Let me say, to each of you, thank you for every dollar you helped raise as volunteers and every dollar you have personally given as donors to support someone else in need," said General Campaign Chair David F. Adler at the event.

Jordan Berkowitz was also honored as the 2016 recipient of the Amb. Milton A. and Roslyn Z. Wolf Young Campaigner of the Year Award.

"Let's continue working together to make the world better for all of our children," Berkowitz said at the event.

Photos from Jewish Federation of Cleveland