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Lippman Directories
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Community Directory of Local Jewish Organizations
Lippman families reside throughout Northeast Ohio where the community is enriched by
local organizations in Akron, Canton and Cleveland. The following list of
organizations is provided in alphabetical order.
Akron Jewish Community High School
"Hebrew High"
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron, OH 44320
phone: 330-869-2424 x407
fax: 330-867-8498
website: www.jewishakron.org
contact: Robin Estrin, Director
email
Pam Kanfer, Board Chair
The Akron Jewish Community High School was established in the fall of 1976 to meet the
Jewish educational needs of Akron teenagers. Popularly called "Hebrew High," the school
is administered by the Jewish Community Board of Akron in cooperation with
Anshe Sfard, Beth El Congregation, Temple Israel and the Jerome Lippman Jewish
Community Day School. All Canton and Akron-area Jewish teenagers are welcome.
The school is structured on two 12-week semesters: the classes are held on Sundays
from 4:45-7:25 pm in the Lippman Middle School wing of the Shaw JCC.
The curriculum is divided intro three categories: Judaics, Contemporary Jewish Life and
Electives. There is also a very strong social component to Hebrew High. Each session
contains built-in time for teens to maintain friendships and create new ones.
Community building takes place and elective classes offer another opportunity for
teens to get to know each other through their creative interests.
Hebrew High offers three programming tracks: Certificate of Participation,
Graduation Diploma, and Graduation with Honors.
Akron Jewish News
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron, OH 44320
phone: 330-869-2424
fax: 330-867-8498
website: www.jewishakron.org
contact: Paula Maggio, Editor
email
Michael Wise, Chief Executive Officer
Lisa Hoffmann, Assistant Editor/Advertising
Rob Minster, President
Award-winning Jewish newspaper published 15 times per year, covering local community, national and world items of Jewish interest; culture, books, food and entertainment. Also available online at www.jewishakron.org.
Anshe Sfard Religious School
646 N. Revere Rd.
Akron, OH 44333
phone: 330-867-7292
fax: 330-867-7719
contact: Kaila Sasonkin, Education Coordinator
email
Orthodox religous school; Sunday classes for ages 5-13; open to the public.
Anshe Sfard Women's Chavurah Sisterhood
646 N. Revere Rd.
Akron, OH 44333
phone: 330-867-5332
fax: 330-867-7719
contact: Orly Feurst, President
Women's Chavurah Sisterhood is an integral part of Anshe Sfard Synagogue. We benefit our
Shul and the community with our ongoing projects which include: mitzvah meals, nursing
home holiday programs and visitations, Purim baskets, Hamantashen, holiday food fair
and various spiritual gatherings and dinners. Our group is open to all women in the
Jewish community.
Anshe Sfard Free Loan Association
646 N. Revere Rd.
Akron, OH 44333
phone: 330-867-7292
fax: 330-867-7719
contact: Keith Migdal 330-867-1314
Reuven Cohen 330-864-0806
Founded in 1921, the Anshe Sfard Free Loan Association was formed for the express
purpose of helping those in our community who needed financial assistance. The first
loan from a meager fund of less than $100 was for $25 to be repaid at the rate of 50 cents
per week.
In the 79 years of our existence no one has paid a cent of interest and no borrower has
ever failed to pay off his or her loan. To the many people of the Akron Jewish Community
who have given of their time and effor to the maintenance and support of this
organization, our heartfelt thanks.
B'nai B'rith Youth Adult Board of Akron
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron, OH 44320
phone: 330-665-3570
fax: 330-867-8498
contact: Janet Silverman
The B.B.Y.O. Adult Board provides support and sets policies to assist the members of the
B'nai B'rith Youth Organization. It also provides financial assistance to the over 100
local members of BBG (B'nai B'rith Girls) and AZA (Aleph Zadik Aleph). The Board acts as a
liaison and has representation on the Ohio Northern Region B.B.Y.O. Adult Board in Cleveland.
Proceeds from an Annual Stock Market Raffle benefit teens directly by subsidizing
programs and providing scholarships for attendance at Regional conventions and summer
programs. The Board promotes the goals of BBYO such as leadership development,
building friendships and strengthening ties to Judaism.
B'nai B'rith Youth Organization of Akron
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron, OH 44320
contact: Larry Kaye 330-666-2313
Lila Marks 330-836-1154
Maurie Neiman 330-864-5787
B'nai B'rith was the first service organization founded in the United States 160 years ago.
Today, with members in 58 countries, B'nai B'rith International defends Jewish interests
at the United Nations in New York, the European Union in Brussels, and in national capitals
and local communities worldwide. The Theodore B. Marks B'nai B'rith Unit of Akron was
founded as a men's lodge in 1913, but membership is now open to both men and women of
the Jewish faith. Locally, our financial support benefits the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization
at the JCC, the BBYO region, the Hillel Jewish Student Center at Kent State University,
and local teens who attend summer leadership programs through BBYO.
B'nai B'rith Youth Organization of Canton
Canton Jewish Community Federation
2631 Harvard Ave. N.W.
Canton, OH 44709
phone: 330-453-0132
fax: 330-452-8847
contact: Freddie Rapport, Director of Youth Services
email
Janie Zoldan, Advisor
David Ben Gurion AZA and Vivian Brown BBG serve Jewish youth grades 9-12 with social, cultural, religious, community service, and leadership training projects.
Canton Jewish Community Federation
2631 Harvard Ave. N.W.
Canton, OH 44709
phone: 330-452-6444
fax: 330-452-4487
website: www.jewishcanton.org
contact: Jamie Escola, Communications Director
email
Greg Luntz, President
Advances the quality of Jewish life through planning, coordinating and allocating financial and human resources. Programs include community relations, endowment, Jewish Family Services, Stark Jewish News, Jewish education, Partnership2000, annual campaign and allocation.
Chabad of Akron/Canton
599 Pebble Beach Dr.
Akron, OH 44333
phone: 330-867-6798
fax: 330-867-1910
contact: Kaila Sasonkin, Program Coordinator
Rabbi Mendy Sasonkin, Executive Director
email
Chabad, also known as Lubavitch, is the world's largest international Jewish outreach
organization. As teacher and friend, Chabad is involved directly or indirectly with
nearly every Jewish community in the world. There are over 3000 Chabad institutions
around the globe.
Chabad of Akron/Canton is a resource center for Jewish inspiration serving Jewish
youth and adults, for the affiliated and the unaffiliated. On-going activities include:
Publications, Holiday celebrations, Shabbat dinner and hospitality, hospital and
nursing home visitations, campus activities, Jewish discussion groups, Hebrew lessons,
Jewish Birthday Club, Mezuzah campaign, Speakers bureau, Counseling, and Russian
Judaic library.
Chadash
Temple Israel of Canton
333 Twenty-fifth Street NW
Canton, OH 44709
phone: 330-455-5197
fax: 330-455-5268
contact: Julie Katz, Director
email
Amy Lakwis-Weiner & Patty Lab, Chairpersons
Comprised of students from Agudas Achim, Shaaray Torah and Temple Israel congregations. Instruction levels range from Alef through Hey. Enrollment open to children of congregational members entering 3rd grade and higher in secular school.
Daughters of Israel
phone: 330-659-0678
contact: Rona Lowry
Ten women founded the organization "The Franz Joseph" in 1891, which later became the
Daughters of Israel. The original membership was composed of mothers, daughters and
daughters-in-law. Eventually new members were invited to join. The present membership
numbers fifty women.
The Daughters of Israel is primarily a social group sustained by dues and Tribute Card
contributions. All funds are donated to various charities. Luncheon meetings are held
the second Wednesday of every month with three members serving as hostesses.
Florence Melton Adult Mini-School of Akron & Educational Resource Center
750 White Pond Drive
Akron, OH 44320
phone: 330-835-0017
fax: 330-867-7856
website: www.jewishakron.org
contact: Ayelet Rivkah Yuspeh, Community & Family Educator
email
Offers adults the opportunity to acquire Jewish literacy in an open, trans-denominational, intellectually stimulating learning environment. Two-year course meets once per week; no prerequisites or examinations.
Educational Resource Center offers community resource for teachers, agencies, congregations and organizations. Offers professional development, teacher workshops, curriculum consultation, library, Jewish Heritage Video Collection, Speakers Bureau, and audiovisual resources.
Hadassah
Akron Chapter
phone: 330-670-8181
website: www.hadassah.org
contact: Danielle Gurion, President
Canton Chapter
2631 Harvard Ave. N.W.
Canton, OH 44709
phone: 330-497-3523
website: www.hadassah.org
contact: Terry Katz, Presidium
Leslie Nelson, Presidium
Melissa Zucker, Presidium
Founded in 1912, Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America is the largest
women's, largest Zionist, and largest Jewish membership organization in the United
States. In Israel, it supports medical care and research, education, and youth institutions,
and reforestation and parks projects. In the US, Hadassah promotes health education,
social action and advocacy, volunteerism, Jewish education and research, Young Judea and
connections with Israel.
The Hakoah Club of Akron
750 White Pond Drive
Akron, OH 44320
phone: 330-869-2424
fax: 330-867-8498
contact: Ron DeSure, President 330-869-5463
The HAKOAH Club of Akron, based at the Shaw Jewish Community Center of Akron, has been
in existence since 1937. Since its inception, its prime purpose has been philanthropic
service to the community. In addition, we have many social events throughout the year.
We are proud to provide financial donations annually to approximately 30 local and
national charities. We use funds raised in an annual ad book campaign to obtain the
money used for these donations. Additional funds are used to finance the award of six
scholarships annually. Each year, The Univerisity of Akron and Kent State University
supply us with the names of deserving scholarship candidates. We pick the winners based
primarily on need and then academic accomplishment.
HAKOAH is accepting applications for membership. If you are interested in supporting charitable
endeavors and assisting students in furthering their education, then HAKOAH may be for you.
Meetings are held Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
Hillel Jewish Student Center at Kent State University
202 N. Lincoln St.
Kent, OH 44240
phone: 330-678-0397
fax: 330-678-1179
website: www.kenthillel.org
contact: Jennifer Chestnut, Director
email
Hillel serves the students, faculty and staff at Kent State University and The University
of Akron. Extension services are also provided for Hiram College. Hillel is a place to meet
and socialize with Jewish students and community members.
Hillel offers social, cultural, educational and religious programs both in our building
and on campus. We sponsor speakers and a variety of other programs and serve as the
Jewish voice of the campus community. We have information on travel and study in Israel.
Jewish Community Board of Akron, Inc.
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron, OH 44320
phone: 330-869-2424
fax: 330-867-8498
website: www.jewishakron.org
contact: Michael Wise, Executive Director
email
Diane Newman, President
Paula Maggio, Communications Director
Joyce Butlien, Dir. Women's Division; Community Relations
Greta Foster, Endowments
Russ Siegel, Controller
Volunteer organization dedicated to preserving, enhancing and perpetuating the Jewish way of life. Annual Jewish Welfare Fund campaign provides funds for UJA, Campus Services, JFS, JCC and Lippman Day School.
Jewish Community Board of Akron, Inc. - Women's Division
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron, OH 44320
phone: 330-869-2424
fax: 330-867-8498
website: www.jewishakron.org
contact: Joyce Butlien, Director
email
Andrea Minster, President
Women's Division provides an organized structure to channel the significant financial
and spiritual leadership contributed by the Jewish women of Akron. The scope of Women's
Division includes fundraising, leadership development, educational programs and
community outreach. One fourth of the annual Akron UJC Jewish Welfare Fund Campaign is
raised by the Women's Division.
Jewish Community Center of Cleveland
Mandel Building
26001 S. Woodland Rd.
Beachwood, OH 44122
phone: 216-831-0700 x1334
fax: 216-831-7796
Mayfield Building
3505 Mayfield Rd.
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
phone: 216-382-4000 x234
fax: 216-382-5401
website: www.clevejcc.org
contact: Michael G. Hyman, Executive Director
Jordan Rothkopf, Assistant Executive Director
Enid Rosenberg, Chair, Board of Trustees
Committed to being the "gateway" to the Cleveland area by providing exhilarating cultural, social, educational and fitness activities for infants to seniors. Programs and services touch tens of thousands of people each year.
Jewish Community Center of Canton
Canton Jewish Community Federation
2631 Harvard Ave. N.W.
Canton, OH 44709
phone: 330-453-0132
fax: 330-452-4487
website: www.jewishcanton.org
contact: Bonnie Manello, Assistant Executive Director
email
Linda Sirak, President
Jamie Escola, Communications Director
Provides educational, social, recreational and cultural programs to the Canton Jewish and general communities. Maintains Jewish tradition and preserves harmony within the Canton Jewish community.
Jewish Family Services of Akron - New Choices
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron, OH 44320
phone: 330-867-3388
fax: 330-867-3396
website: www.jewishakron.org
contact: Nancy Walfish
email
Julie LeFever, Seniors, Adult Programming Assistant
New Choices is a program of Jewish Family Service that provides an opportunity for men
and women, sixty and older, to improve their social, emotional, educational, physical,
and spiritual well-being.
Jewish Family Services of Canton
Canton Jewish Community Federation
2631 Harvard Ave. N.W.
Canton, OH 44709
phone: 330-452-6444
fax: 330-452-4487
website: www.jewishcanton.org
contact: Gail Arenstein, Director
email
Provides diagnoses, counseling, treatment planning, case management and supportive outreach services for Jewish individuals and families. Geriatric assessment, guardianship, kosher meals, transportation and assistance with monthly finances are also available.
Jewish National Fund
24100 Chagrin Boulevard.
Beachwood, OH 44122
phone: 216-464-3888
fax: 216-464-8642
website: www.jnf.org
contact: Charles Whitehill, President
Debbie Rothchild, Regional Director
email
The Jewish National Fund is the American fundraising arm of Karen Kayemeth LeIsrael,
which is the official land agency in Israel on behalf of Jewish People everywhere. Through
its fundraising and education efforts, JNF supports KKL through the reclamation of land
for planting and forestry; environmental concerns; water conservation; recreation and
agriculture; employment of new immigrants; tourism and research development.
Jewish War Veterans U.S.A.
Akron Post #62
website: www.jwv.org
contact: Leonard Rudnick, Commander
Miriam Mermelstein, Ladies' Auxiliary 330-836-2954
Dorothy Herzberg, Ladies' Auxiliary 330-928-5400
Canton Area
Bernard and Sanford Wikof Post #73
2631 Harvard Ave. N.W.
Canton, OH 44709
phone: 330-492-1618
phone: 330-494-3285
website: www.jwv.org
contact: Joe Zoldan, Commander; Max Wachtel
The Jewish War Veterans of the USA, organized in 1896 by the Jewish Veterans of the Civil
War, is the oldest active veterans' organization in America. Among its activities is the
monitoring and promoting of legislation affecting veterans and the public good, community
service activities and programs; as well as, projects dealing with issues of Jewish communal
concern including Israel, the PLO, and anti-Semitism wherever it appears. The national
headquarters are in Washington, D.C. where the National Memorial depicting the contributions
by Jewish servicemen and women during the various wars for American freedom is found.
Locally, Akron Post 62 hosts hospital parties at the Brecksville V.A. Hospital, conducts
memorial services at each Jewish cemetery and plot on Memorial Day, refurbishes each
marker with an American flag, and maintains a local Memorial tablet at Rose Hill dedicated
to all Jewish veterans. In addition, the Post takes part in every Jewish community affair as
well as participating on the Jewish Community Board of Akron and Community Relations Committee.
The mission of the Akron Post 62 Ladies' Auxiliary is benevolence, patriotism and service
from the heart to Veterans of all faiths and their families. Programs include: Veteran's
Hospital, Aid to Israel, Americanism, Child Welfare, Community Relations, legislation and Senior
Citizens.
Jewish Women International
website: www.jwi.org
contact: Maxine Gertz, Co-President 330-836-8000
Sheila Gottlieb, Co-President 330-836-9276
Jewish Women International is a global community of women working to promote safe
homes, healthy relationships and strong women - in every Jewish community around the world.
We are leading the growing movement against violence in Jewish homes and relationships
with education, advocacy and action based on initiatives that aid the victims of
relationship violence and help break the cycle by challenging the Jewish community's
thinking on this issue.
Among the JWI initiatives servicing communities right now is The National Library Initiative.
JWI has committed to establish 100 libraries in shelters across the country in the next
five years. That means putting thousands of books in the hands of children who have fled
abusive homes with little more than the clothes on their backs.
Our Youth-focused programming was initiated by our recent weekend retreats for young leaders,
"When Push Comes to Shove. It's no longer Love!" Along with our tool kit on healthy
relationships, this event has launched exciting new JWI programming that addresses
dating abuse and promotes healthy relationships among teens in the Jewish community.
The Mother's Day Flower Project delivers bouquets to battered women's shelters across the
US and raises money for JWI's Women's Economic Security Fund. The fund awards non-competitive
grants to small innovative programs in the United States, Canada and Israel that give
women and girls the resources, skills and education they need to become independent and
financially secure.
Menorah Park
Canton Summit Home Health Services
2645 Cleveland Ave., N.W., #5
Canton, OH 44709
phone: 330-437-2910
fax: 330-437-2911
website: www.menorahpark.org
contact: Charles Pilny, RN, MSN, Administrator
Personal care and homemaker services; Medicare reimbursed skilled nursing; home rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational and speech therapy; self-care education; temporary illness program; supervised caregivers you can trust; Medicaid/PASSPORT certified.
NA'AMAT U.S.A.
Ada Marks-Anna Talisman Chapter, Akron
4389 Everett Rd.
Richfield, OH 44286
phone: 330-659-0235
website: www.naamat.org
contact: Sylvia Lewis, Past National President
email
Helen Yeszin, Co-President 330-887-5453
Dr. Beth Lawton, Co-President 330-867-4536
email
NA'AMAT USA was founded in 1925, as a sister movement to NA'AMAT Israel, Israel's
largest women's movement. With branches in 10 countries around the world, NA'AMAT is the
largest Jewish women's organization in the world.
This year on Sukkot, NA'AMAT USA will culminate the 80th anniversary year of our
partnership in supporting the educational and social service projects of technological
and agricultural high schools, women centers which offer legal services, job training and
counseling, multi-purpose centers which provide counseling and treatment for children and
families traumatized by terrorism, a battered women's shelter, centers for the prevention
and treatment of domestic violence and many other projects throughout Israel.
NA'AMAT USA's mission includes building a better America, a secure Israel and fuller life
for women and children everywhere, including the struggle for equal rights. In the United
States, through its American Affairs Department, NA'AMAT USA informs its members on
issues of concern and advocates for legislation and social action.
Shaaray Torah Synagogue Religious School
432 Thirtieth St. N.W.
Canton, OH 44709
phone: 330-492-0310
fax: 330-492-4623
website: www.uscj.org
contact: Ellen Shankle, Director
email
Bruce D. Braun, Hazzan
Offers a rich variety of Judaic educational experiences through religious school and family education programming. Hands-on, developmentally appropriate environment; grade levels' curricula focus on Torah, basic Judaism, holidays, Israel and prayer and spirituality.
Shaw Jewish Community Center of Akron
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron, OH 44320
phone: 330-867-7850
fax: 330-867-7856
website: www.jewishakron.org
contact: Todd Rockoff, Center Director
email
Joel Goldstein, President
Cathy Baer, Membership Director
Offering a wide variety of adult and children's programming, camps, fitness, social activities and volunteer opportunities. Auxiliary; Senior Adult Club.
Shaw JCC of Akron Auxiliary
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron, OH 44320
phone: 330-836-5674
fax: 330-867-7856
website: www.jewishakron.org
contact: Elaine R. Neumann, President
Now in its 74th year, the Auxiliary continues to function as a strong, supportive
service organization to the Shaw Jewish Community Center of Akron. With over 200
members, Auxiliary raises funds for the many extra needs at the JCC, as well as
helping with the beautification of the building and grounds.
Auxiliary funds support the kitchen, Senior Adults, Day Camp, Pre-School, the
Annual Picnic, and other Shaw JCC functions. In addition to fundraising for the
Shaw JCC, Auxiliary is involved with the social and cultural activities of the
community. Every year it hosts Purim Ball where Jewish high school senior women are
honored by their family and friends.
Auxiliary is open to all members of the Shaw JCC of Akron who wish to help support
and build a stronger and more beautiful Shaw JCC.
Shaw JCC of Akron Department of Early Childhood Education
750 White Pond Dr.
Akron, OH 44320
phone: 330-835-0027
fax: 330-867-7856
website: www.jewishakron.org
contact: Lori Bernstein, ECE Director
email
The Department of Early Childhood Education is
committed to serving the needs of the child, family and community.
The main focus of this department is upon the child - to create a happy and warm
environment rich in diversity of activities geared to stimulate the love for learning
and offer quality Early Childhood Education in a Jewish setting with the help and
support of caring teachers.
The Department of Early Childhood Education serves the needs of young children
from the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years of age through their Preschool and Daycare Programs.
Parenting Center provides exciting programs for parents and their children ages birth
through age three.
Stark Jewish News
Canton Jewish Community Federation
2631 Harvard Ave. N.W.
Canton, OH 44709
phone: 330-452-6444
fax: 330-452-4487
website: www.jewishcanton.org
contact: Jamie Escola, Editor
email
Bev Gross, Advertising Manager
Monthly newspaper for the Jewish communities of Stark, Wayne and Tuscarawas counties and members of the Canton Jewish Community Center.
State of Israel Bonds
Canton Area
4636 Kings Row, NW
Canton, OH 44709
phone: 330-966-0550
fax: 330-454-5266
contact: Gloria Fettman, Canton Area Campaign Chairman
Greater Cleveland
phone: 800-752-5667
State of Israel Bonds is an international organization offering securities issued by
the government of Israel. Since its inception in 1951, State of Israel Bonds has
secured more than $26 billion in investment capital for the development of every aspect
of Israel's economy, including agriculture, commerce, industry, and immigration absorption.
The Bond Organization offers several securities appropriate for personal portfolios as
well as pension funds, profit sharing plans, IRAs, Keoghs and other employee benefit plans.
The securities carry attractive interest rates, competitive with other instruments
currently on the market.
Throughout its history, the State of Israel has maintained a perfect record on the
payment of principal and interest on the securities it has issued.
Women's American ORT
Canton Chapter-at-Large
4626 Yale Ave. N.W.
Canton, OH 44709
phone: 330-497-2623
website: www.waort.org
contact: Debbie Sinopoli, President
email
Raises funds for a network of vocational and technical schools spanning 60 countries; over 800 installations and 300,000 students. Largest concentration in Israel, with 145 schools; renewed presence in F.S.U., where ORT began 120 years ago.
Workmen's Circle
Nathan Glazman Branch #587
contact: Florence Marcus, Chairman 330-836-8068
Leonard Rudnick, Financial Secretary 330-836-292
Workmen's Circle is the largest Jewish fraternal organization in America. The Akron Branch
is 88 years old.
The organization supports ORT, City of Hope and many other worthwhile causes. This
group is also dedicated to the preservation of the Yiddish language and has many
schools throughout the country including one in Cleveland.
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