Microgrant Recipients Announced By Jewish Federation Of Cleveland

BEACHWOOD, OH — The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced the latest recipients of its microgrant program.

The program is administered by the federation's Young Leadership Division (YLD). Recipients may receive up to $1,000 to support projects.

“For more than three years, the Microgrant Program has helped dozens of Jewish Clevelanders create unique and personalized events for their peers,” said Cameron Orlean, YLD board chair. “So many of these projects have become beloved events within our local Jewish young adult community, and the YLD Board and I are proud to play a part. Our July 2020 recipients really showcase the creativity and depth these programs can provide.”

The July 2020 recipients are:

• Matthew Fieldman of Beachwood will host “Rekindle: Cleveland’s Black Jewish Dialogue Fellowship”
• Jennie Becker of Shaker Heights will host a virtual screening and discussion of “Toxic: A Black Woman’s Story”
• Madison Jackson of Solon will host Global Jewish Pen Pal Program
• Aaron Wolkoff of Beachwood, representing B’nai Jeshurun Congregation’s BJ Atid, will host a virtual paint party by Artist at Heart
• Annie Weinstein of Cleveland, representing Fairmount Young Professionals, will host Jew Years Eve, a social program for young adults during Rosh Hashanah