Happy Monday & Happy Channukah! Updates & Opportunities, Week of 12/21
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Happy Monday & Happy Channukah from Yachad Cleveland!
Shabbat Shalom

Hello friends, Hope that you and your loved ones are all staying safe and warm and that you enjoyed your weekend! Wishing you a productive week ahead and a Blessed and Joyous last day of Channukah!

*There is no “Yachad on Demand” schedule of virtual programs for the next two weeks. A new calendar will be shared the first week of January 2026.*

 A Parsha packet, a Social Story for turbulent times, and Tehillim packets are included below. There are regular virtual events always happening and being offered through “Yachad On Demand.”

Please note there are also Parent and sibling Support sessions, creative workshops, live demonstrations and educational resources listed on this site. If you cannot join events live, the recorded sessions are also usually available to view later at your convenience.

I also try to post weekly events on our Facebook page, here: Yachad Cleveland Facebook Group
and in our WhatsApp group here: Yachad Cleveland Updates — WhatsApp Group

 
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, December 24; 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Chinese Food & Movie Night

A winter tradition!
Join Your Yachad friends for a cozy night in watching a family movie and eating Chinese Food!
Free of charge

*Click on Image to Register*

Wednesday, January 7; 6:30- 8:00 PM
Food & Fitness #3

Back by popular demand, we are so excited to re-launch our Food & Fitness program and continue our relationship with the JCC!

We will be meeting there for dinner and dance class every first Wednesday* of the month from October through May (7 Sessions)! Please save the dates!

Dinner upstairs in the JCC Dining Room from 6:30 until 7:15
Fitness class (dance) will be in the Yoga Studio Room from 7:15 until 8:00

Please confirm your attendance at least one day prior so we can ensure there is enough food!

$15 / session includes dinner and fitness class

*Click on Image to Register*

Wednesday, January 14; 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Bowling at RollHouse Solon

Let's Bowl!
Join us at RollHouse Solon
33185 Bainbridge Rd, Solon, OH 44139
Wednesday, January 14
7:00 - 8:30 PM
$10 includes unlimited bowling + shoe rental

*Click on Image to Register*

Wednesday, January 21; 7:00 PM
Monsters Game!

For the first time ever, we are going to a Cleveland Monsters Hockey Game

Don't miss it!

Winter Fun with your Yachad Friends!
Discounted Group Tickets!
Zamboni Ride for one Lucky Raffle Winner
Game begins at 7pm at Rocket Arena downtown

$15 discounted ticket, $2 optional Zamboni raffle ticket

January 28; 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Pizza Partners #4: Fruit-Tastic Tu B'Shvat

We're back at Milky Way for our monthly dinner club!

6:30 - 8:00 PM at Milky Way Vegetarian Restaurant and Cafe
1980 Warrensville Ctr. Rd in South Euclid
$7.00 for Pizza Dinner, Drink & Activity

Save the Date for the last* Wednesday of every month October - May 2025.

On Wednesday, January 28: We will be doing Fruit / Tu B'Shvat Activities

 
What's New?

Help Yachad!
Become a Daily Giver

Dear Yachad Friend,

Thank you for being part of the Yachad family! We are grateful for your partnership. 

I am writing to share an exciting and time-sensitive opportunity to strengthen and further your impact on our Yachad community. Six years ago, an organization named Daily Giving with a simple, yet powerful mission was launched with the idea being to give every Jew the opportunity to perform the mitzvah of tzedakah every single day.

The model is incredibly effective. Each Daily Giver donates $1 per day (with some households contributing multiple dollars), and that dollar is combined with thousands of others to support a different beneficiary organization each day. For example, a recent distribution—approximately $23,000—was directed to Misameach, an organization dedicated to uplifting the spirits of children with serious illnesses.

Since the beginning, Yachad has proudly been a beneficiary of Daily Giving, receiving significant funds which go directly toward our programs. As the number of supporters grow, Daily Giving continues to expand its list of beneficiaries and has already approved more than 100 organizations for next year.

Their goal- which is our goal as well – is to have as many people as possible participate in this mitzvah thus enabling them to support an even larger number of the important organizations within our greater Jewish community. To help move toward this goal, Daily Giving has asked each beneficiary organization to secure 30 new Daily Givers by December 31, with a goal of an additional 50 each year thereafter.

If you are already a Daily Giver- thank you. Increasing your daily contribution also counts toward this effort. If you have not yet joined, I strongly encourage you to consider becoming a Daily Giver. Each day you will receive an email highlighting the organization you supported, and the experience is truly inspiring!

Please use the link below to sign up, and kindly consider sharing it with others who may be interested: https://dailygiving.org/yachad

This is truly a win, win opportunity. By becoming a Daily Giver, you will participate in the mitzvah of giving Tzedakah each day, you will be supporting over 100 worthy organizations, and you will simultaneously be a part of raising additional dollars for Yachad which will go directly to our services.  

Thank you for your consideration and thank you, as always, for your partnership and your dedication to Yachad.

Warm regards,
Sara Cooperman


IS IT SUMMER YET?
LEARN ABOUT YACHAD SUMMER PROGRAMS!

Dreaming of warm weather? ☀️ It’s time to plan the best summer ever with Yachad!
Join us for a virtual Info Session to learn all about Yachad Summer programs. Whether you are looking for camper programs, Israel travel, or vocational opportunities, we have something incredible for everyone (ages 8-78!) across the US, Canada, and Israel.
???? When: Thursday, Dec 25 @ 7:30 PM ???? Where: Zoom (Comfort of your own home!)
Don’t miss out on a summer of inclusion, friendship, and fun. ???? RSVP for the link: Contact Yehuda Greenfield at greenfieldy@ou.org or visit yachad.org/summer for more info.

SAVE THE DATES – GBY Women’s Program!

*Note new Shabbaton Date


SAVE THE DATE – Winter JDAIM Shabbaton!


CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS REPORTS ON
INLCUSIVE SYNAGOGUE INITIATIVES

Yachad contributed to the article that can be found here:
Synagogues make those with special needs feel at home | Rosh Hashanah | clevelandjewishnews.com

Please reach out to Yachad to help present a panel, speaker, workshop or training at your synagogue!


YAD B’YAD 2026

YAD B’YAD 2026 PRE-REGISTRATION IS LIVE!! After an unbelievable YBY 2025, we are already gearing up for next summer and we want YOU to join us! Pre-register with zero financial commitment at yachad.org/yadbyad to receive $275 off tuition. Discount may be combined with others for a total of up to $500 off! Get ready for the summer of a lifetime with Yad B’Yad!

 


Israel B’Yachad

During these trying times, there are a number of initiatives we are starting for our Yachad members and in support of Yachad Israel chapter:

The OU has a letter writing campaign for IDF soldiers, there is a tehillim list circulating for Yachad friends and family that need our tefillot (Should anyone want to add names its yachad.org/tehillim), a Pizza 4 Soldiers program starting (stay tuned for more details), and more robust virtual programs to help our Yachad Israel friends cope and maintain some normalcy.

We encourage you to participate and attend as many of these programs as possible.

 

Request from Yachad Israel–Pizza 4 Soldiers Project

Support Our IDF Soldiers Now!
To our dear Yachad community,

Israel is currently facing a very challenging situation, with tens of thousands of IDF soldiers and reservists bravely confronting unprecedented challenges on the front lines. Showing our love and support can make a world of difference.

We invite you to join us in a small act of kindness. Your support can bring comfort and encouragement to these brave soldiers. Click here:
https://www.yachad.org/pizza4soldiers
to send some delicious pizza pies made and delivered to our heroes by our Yachad participants.

All proceeds from this initiative will go to Yachad Israel Programming, aimed at helping the families affected by the current situation.

Your partnership means the world to us,
Yachad Israel

 


 

Opportunities for our Yachad friends in Israel

Reminder: Partners in Torah

This a reminder about the collaborative program between Yachad and Partners in Torah.

We currently have 120 people (60 pairs!) of partners enrolled who learn together weekly and have engaged almost 300 people since we launched this partnership in 2018.

Join today– open to all backgrounds and abilities!

For more information or to sign up to be paired with a Torah Study partner, visit: https://www.partnersintorah.org/yachad/

 
Past Events

Wednesday, December 17: Dinner & Dreidels Channukah Party
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate Channukah together! Dinner, games, dancing, dreidel crafts–we had a great time!

Monday, December 8: GBY Pre-Channukah Candle Making
The women of GO B’Yachad brought the light, just in time for Channukah! Making all sorts of lovely smelling candles and products at the Candle Studio. It was so much fun sharing dinner and creating with friends.

Wednesday, December 3: Food & Fitness #2
The fitness crew is back at it! Committed to our class, despite the chilly weather! We had so much fun!

Wednesday, December 26: “FriendsGiving @ Milky Way”
We love our new pre-Thanksgiving tradition! Eating dinner, playing games, discussions of gratitude– all help us get ready and excited for the holiday.

   

Wednesday, November 19: Giving Day “Fun-Raiser” at Mitchells
The best part of our annual campaign is the celebration together! As the fund-raiser came to a close, we joined together to enjoy ice cream, make last minute calls for support and make thank you cards and videos to those that had supported us. We also raffled off Yachad swag and prizes to thank everyone for their efforts, especially those who made donations, sold swag or who made a fundraising team!

 

 

Monday, November 17: GBY “Crafty Kickoff”
The women of GO B’Yachad division launched a new year of programs with an art-inspired evening at the library! We enjoyed jewelry making and canvas stencil painting and are looking forward to the new year together!

Wednesday, November 12: Annual Fall Pie Bake Party
What is becoming a very delicious Fall tradition was enjoyed by all! Thanks to everyone who joined us for games and baking!

Friday-Sunday, November 7-9: Yachad Annual Leadership Shabbaton
Despite some travel snafus on the trip home, we were so proud to send an amazing delegation of Yachad leaders to the national conference! We met new Yachad leaders from all over the country, enjoyed a shabbat together and learned so much!

 

 
Parsha Activity Packet, Yachad on Demand Calendar, Tehillim Packet & Social Story for Turbulent Times
Parsha Activity Packet, Yachad on Demand Calendar, Tehillim Packet & Social Story for Turbulent Times
 
 

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