Youngstown Area Jewish Federation

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 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 Heritage Manor, The Jewish Home for the Aged Jewish Community Center Jewish Community Relations Council Jewish Family Services Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 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.