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The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation is the central organization in Youngstown established to foster the welfare of the entire Jewish community. Strouss.

Youngstown’s first known Jewish residents moved to our area in 1837 although there is some evidence that there were Jews here as early as 1826. The Jews who settled here at that time and throughout the 1800’s migrated from Germany and Austria. Many of them were early peddlers and become prominent merchants the most well-known name being that of C.J. Youngstowners first synagogue Rodef Sholom was founded in May 12, 1867. From the 1800’s to 1920 Youngstown experienced a large influx of Jews from Eastern Europe and a number of synagogues were founded during that period. The Jewish Social Service bureau pre-existed the Federation and was an organization that provided for the social welfare needs of the Jewish residents of Mahoning County. In 1935, a group of men and women got together to discuss a way to support the needs of Jews locally and overseas. In August 1935 the Jewish Federation of Youngstown was established. During the first year $37,000 was raised. Over the years departments were created to meet the needs of various segments of the Jewish community. In 1981, the Federation merged with the communities of Warren, Ohio and Sharon, Pennsylvania (Shenango Valley to form the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation. Today the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation is the central organization established to foster the welfare of the entire Jewish community. It co-ordinates and plans for the future of the community and plays an instrumental role in providing for the social welfare, cultural, programmatic, recreational and fundraising needs of our region. In addition, through the Combined Jewish Appeal’s annual Campaign, the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation provides for the needs of Jews around the world and in Israel. The Federation philosophy is to provide relief through the Jewish values of Tzedekah (righteous giving) and Tikun Olam (repairing of the world). Locally the Federation supports:

Commission for Jewish Education
Senior Living by the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation
Heritage Manor
Levy Gardens
Adult Day Services
Jewish Community Center
Jewish Community Relations Council
Jewish Family & Community Services
Jewish Journal
In addition, the Federation supports a number of regional and national organizations, including a regional Hillel Consortium and the Government Affairs Committee of Ohio Jewish Communities to name a few.

11/01/2026

1️⃣First things first: what is "tikkun olam?"

👉 Tikkun Olam means "repairing the world." And a caregiver does just that.

There's many ways we can fix the world around us - showing kindness, helping the homeless, giving money or time to charity, and the list goes on and on. But one of the strongest ways we can repair the world is my caring for each other, which is exactly what caregivers do. 🕊️

These selfless caregivers give hours of their day to helping others. They serve our friends, parents, siblings, neighbors, and children. They are valuable pillars of our community, holding us up with strength, compassion, and care.

Some caregivers go into this field for their profession, chasing their dreams of helping people. Then there's some who become caregivers for those they love, chasing the dream of keeping those they care about safe and healthy. Both are selfless, caring, and compassionate, and are more than deserving of recognition, support, and the care they provide to everyone else. 💙

Caregivers, thank you for making our world brighter by taking care of those who have been a light for us. 🌟 Who preserves the light becomes it, and caregivers are one of the brightest lights of all.

If you're a caregiver, leave a comment down below. Whether you share your experience or just your favorite emoji, we want to see the faces of those who make the Valley a beautifully bright place to live! ✨

11/01/2026

Akiva's Sock Drive and the Personal Hygiene Drive begins TOMORROW! 🎉 Let's do our bit to pursue tikkun olam - repairing the world. 🗺️

And don't forget to save the date for Mitzvah Day! 🤩

10/30/2026

“The Sabbath is a weekly cathedral raised up in my dining room, in my family, in my heart.”
– Anita Diamant, author, “The Red Tent”

Shabbat Shalom! ✨

10/28/2026

congratulate the people of Israel on a successful Election Day, one that reflects the shared values that bind Israelis and North American Jews. Our full statement: https://ow.ly/8SOk30t08E9

10/27/2026

Hatred cannot have the last word, not when we stand together as members of the global Jewish community. 💙 We stand with the Pittsburgh Jewish community.

10/23/2026

“The seventh day is a palace in time which we build. It is made of soul, of joy, and reticence." - Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel

10/23/2026

Our Bubbes are going to love this! ☺️ Check out the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber's relocation guide. If you've been dreaming of your loved ones moving closer to you, be sure to share this helpful tool with them!
📰 https://mcusercontent.com/6a2761961cae19eb0907e7a66/files/edb42247-b6b2-e5e8-ea91-cf235d5dd57f/53923_YWRC_Relocation_Guide_2026_27_8.25.26.01.pdf?utm_source=YWRC+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=54776e3ea5-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_16_07_23_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_041466cc0b-54776e3ea5-93060478&mc_cid=54776e3ea5&mc_eid=d42a100cbf

10/18/2026

Tomorrow, the art gallery will be transformed yet again to showcase Random Acts of Artists Presents: Random Visions! 🎉

Random Acts of Artists is a non-profit comprised of talented artists from Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, and we're so excited to have their talent on display at the JCC!

Stop by during our regular hours and see this stunning display! You'll be able to view their art from October 19 through December 26. ✨

Random Acts of Artists RAA

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Youngstown, OH
44504

Telephone

(330) 746-3251

Website

http://jewishyoungstown.org/, https://youngstownjewishcommunitycenter.canva.link/federation

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