Shabbat Shalom! Updates & Opportunities, Week of 6/28
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Shabbat Shalom from Yachad Cleveland!

Hello friends, Hope that you and your loved ones are all staying safe and sound and that you enjoyed your week- Wishing you a rejuevenating weekend ahead and a Shabbat Shalom!

A “Yachad on Demand” weekly schedule for virtual programs, a parsha packet, a Social Story for turbulent times, and Tehillim packets are included below.

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

 
Shabbat Summer Social
Saturday, July 11; 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Shabbat Summer Social

Join us Shabbat evening for a light dinner and games!

Erenrich Family Backyard
2550 Brentwood Drive

Free of charge
6:30 - 8:00 PM

*Click on Image to Register*

Sunday, July 19; 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Annual GBY Women's Zoo Trip

The women of GO B'Yachad are meeting at the zoo for our annual trip!
Sunday, July 19, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Discounted tickets are FREE for our group only.
Please RSVP by Thursday, July 16
Drop off and pick up will be at zoo main entrance.
BRING YOUR OWN BAGGED LUNCH!
Rain or Shine, snacks will be provided.

*Click on Image to Register*

 
What's New?

SUMMER SESSION!

Here are the Summer 2026 calendars for our senior division and our Go B’Yachad womens division:

Stay tuned for details about each event and registration links as event approaches.

Cant wait for a fun summer B’Yachad!

 


Sensitivity Training at Fuchs Mizrachi School

In partnership with the Organization of Autism Research, Yachad Cleveland presented a  sensitivity training for the high school members of the Yachad Club at Fuchs Mizrachi School.

Through guided conversations and multimedia exercises, students experienced simulations designed to help them better understand neurodivergence and disability. The training also created space for thoughtful dialogue about the importance of inclusion in our classrooms and communities, emphasizing culture and attitude change and encouraging students to see themselves as advocates for others.
Thank you to Fuchs Mizrachi School for having us!

 

If you, your school, synagogue or other type of group would want this training,
please reach out to Sara to schedule!


Save the Date! Camp Chai


SAVE THE DATES – GBY Women’s Program!


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, June 24: Outdoor Movie & Popcorn Night
It’s officially summer and we enjoyed a tried and true tradition on a beautiful summer evening! New movie and fresh popcorn with friends and families– what could be better?

Monday, June 8: GBY Women’s Formal Closing Banquet
We rolled out the Red Carpet for our awardees this year as we concluded and recapped another wonderful year of GO B’Yachad programs! We enjoyed gifts, photos, and dinner. Our video yearbook slideshow was premiered as well and it can be viewed here: GBY 2025-2026 Photo Slideshow Yearbook

 

Sunday, May 31: Final Yachad Boys Club with YOC
Our last session before the Fall had us celebrating birthdays, eating dinner, playing games and learning together. Stay tuned for 2026-2027 season dates.


 

Wednesday, May 27: Closing BBQ
It was a beautiful evening spent recapping a wonderful year together! 2025-2026 brought us some new events, more frequent events and the tried and true favorites and everyone got to share their highlights. We hope everyone enjoyed their “Summer Survival Kit” gift, looking at photos from the year, and reminiscing and enjoying dinner. We are looking forward to seeing you all in our summer session!

 

Monday, May 25: University Heights Memorial Day Parade
A wonderful event, full of energy and enthusiasm! Thanks to all the troopers who marched 1.8 miles in support of Yachad and being ambassadors of our mission!

Sunday, May 24: First Boys Learning with YOC
Thank you to the inaugural group of Yeshiva of Cleveland students for launching this new learning and social program for boys! Stay tuned for dates resuming in the Fall

 

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

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