Cleveland Jewish Voice for Peace

HEAL Palestine Marathon
2025-05-18 07:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Mall B, 300 St Clair Ave, Cleveland, Ohio, 44114, United States
Join the HEAL Palestine team for a full or half marathon and turn every mile into vital support for Gaza. Together, we can raise awareness and funds for critical humanitarian efforts, including medical care, food aid, and mental health support for those enduring unimaginable hardships.

HEAL Palestine Marathon
2025-05-17 07:30 - 09:30 | Mall B, 300 St Clair Ave, Cleveland, Ohio, 44114, United States
Join the HEAL Palestine team for a 5k or 10k marathon and turn every mile into vital support for Gaza. Together, we can raise awareness and funds for critical humanitarian efforts, including medical care, food aid, and mental health support for those enduring unimaginable hardships.

We fight back!
2025-01-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Market Square, West 25th Street and Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44113, United States
On Inauguration Day, January 20th, working class people will come together in Cleveland to demand a future that centers the needs of the people over the interests of the wealthy elite. With voices raised for workers’ rights, immigrant rights, and environmental justice, we will call for an end to the genocide in Gaza, the U.S. war machine, and the rule of billionaires.

Rise for Palestine: Empowering Youth for Change
2024-12-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Beit Hanina Cultural Center, 10301 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, Ohio, 44111, United States
The ongoing genocide in Gaza has devastated families, and has had a disproportionate impact on young children. From October 7- Oct 26, the Palestinian Health Ministry reports that 5-9 year olds were murdered more than any other age group with 60% of those murdered being under the age of 30.

Our children are not oblivious to what happens in the world. We know that their voices are important and that we can speak up together no matter the age to do whatever we can to stop this US funded genocide in Palestine.

Bring the kids and teens in your lives to say no to genocide and to be in community with each other at this opportunity for children and teens to learn about social justice in a fun environment. Families and kids/teens of all ages are welcome. Snacks and materials will be provided.

Activities will include: poster making, protest chants, story time, letter writing, statement writing, Dabke.

Dodgeball Tournament & Fundraiser for Gaza
2024-12-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Islamic Center of Cleveland, 6055 W 130th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44130, United States
Join the Palestinian Youth Movement as they continue our sports tournament series and host a community dodgeball tournament and fundraiser!

Internationally, Palestinian participation in sports competitions has been an act of defiance against efforts to isolate and delegitimize Palestinians. We hope that locally we can use sports to build community and support the people of Gaza as we push the Palestinian struggle in the diaspora forward.

All proceeds will be donated to MECA to support Palestinian Youth Movement’s The People Stand With Gaza fundraiser.

Pack the Statehouse
2024-12-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, United States
What’s happening?

A pair of bills (SB 297 / HB 618) were introduced in the Ohio Statehouse that would encode the IHRA definition of antisemitism—a definition that miscategorizes criticism of Israel as antisemitic—into state law and attaches that definition to heightened criminal penalties. The situation is dire. The Ohio Attorney General is backing the bills along with statewide Jewish institutions. Press about the bills has falsely linked Palestine advocacy with the neo-Nazi marches in Columbus. This is a repression bill and a weaponization of civil rights and free speech. It’s not about protecting anyone; it’s about protecting Israel under the guise of protecting all Jewish people. We need to mobilize against it! For the complete call to action, see this Google doc.

URGENT: Submit written testimony

Hearings began in the Judiciary Committee of the Ohio Senate on the bill. They already heard testimony on 12/4 in support of the bill which included comments from Jewish Federation’s Mark Ashed, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, and many more. You can see the full list here: https://ohiosenate.gov/committees/judiciary/legislation/sb297

The committee hearing for SB 297 will begin at 9:30 am THIS WEDNESDAY 12/11 in the Statehouse in Columbus. They will be hearing “opponent” testimony against the bill that day. All testimony must be filed as a written document, even if you plan to testify in person. You must include a “Witness Testimony” cover sheet & submit it along with your testimony: https://ohiohouse.gov/files/committees/accessible-witness-information-form.pdf Submit your completed witness form & written testimony by 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday (24 hours before the hearing) to manning@ohiosenate.gov

URGENT: Pack the Statehouse

Join us, CAIR Ohio, CPAC, and other individuals and organizations from across Ohio, as we show up at the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday, December 11 at 9:30am to send the message that the community opposes SB 297.

Contact your state representative

See this Google doc for instructions to contact your representative, example call scripts and testimony, and lots of resources to learn more about the bill and the various definitions of antisemitism out there (including the Jerusalem Declaration which does not conflate antisemitism and anti-Zionism).

Bad Jews Book Club
2024-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
Join JVP Cleveland and the Cleveland Jewish Collective for a book discussion about Bad Jews: A History of American Jewish Politics and Identities by Emily Tamkin. We will meet in the Atrium of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Pack County Council
2024-12-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Cuyahoga County Administrative Headquarters, 2079 E 9th St, Cleveland, Ohio, 44115, United States
Join us at the last meeting of the year of the Cuyahoga County Council as we demand they divest from Israel and invest in our local communities instead. Arrive early to sign-up for public comment. Parking is free in the Prospect garage across the street (you can get it validated at County Council).

Welcome Hamza
2024-12-03 15:45 - 16:30 | Hopkins International Airport, 5300 Riverside Drive, Cleveland, Ohio, 44135, United States
From Gaza to Cleveland: Join the HEAL Palestine community to welcome Hamza at the Hopkins International Airport as he begins his healing journey! Let’s give him the warm welcome he deserves! His flight is UA3672 with United Airlines.

HEAL Palestine asks that you avoid using political slogans or crowding or overwhelming the children or their families.

Anti-Zionist Stand Out
2024-12-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Acacia Reservation, Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, Ohio, 44124, United States
Join members of JVP Cleveland for our monthly action where we stand out and remind our community that not all Jews are Zionists! Bring a sign, wear your JVP shirt, or come as you are, to be seen in public and remind our Cleveland community that we exist!

We will be meeting at Acacia Park and standing across from Beachwood mall on Black Friday weekend.

Solidarity Bazaar
2024-11-30 11:00 - 15:00 | North Presbyterian Church, 4515 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44103, United States
The speaker will be Larry Clark, a pastor of Monroe Street United Methodist Church in Toledo), who has visited Tent of Nations many times. His presentation will focus on Tent of Nations (and include other nonviolent activists in Palestine).

Schedule:North Presbyterian Advent children’s activities-from 11 to 1. (Making crafts, trimming a Christmas tree, pizza lunch–all children are welcome to participate)Vendors’ Market-set up at 10 AM– Doors open at 11 Close at 3. (Finish by 4).11-Videos about Tent of Nations and CPT’s film Light–showing in the North Sanctuary11 to 12- Finger Food and Pizza available (Free Will offering suggested)12:30-Unveiling of Four Solidarity Panels by New Young Artist-North Sanctuary1:00– State of Nonviolence by Larry Clark (W/Q & A)2:00- Group Reading of If I Must Die–Placing Christ Child on Rubble3:00 -Setting out luminaries outside North Presbyterian Church

Benefit Show for Heal Palestine
2024-11-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Happy Dog, 5801 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, Ohio, 44102, United States
A benefit show with guest speakers and bands, with all proceeds going to Heal Palestine. It will feature Wave Rowanne, Factual Brains, Fruitfly, and Fox Ears.

Walk and Fast for Humanity
2024-11-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Public Square, 120 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio, 44114, United States
We will convene at the Fountain of Eternal Life to name four world famines and food insecurity in Cleveland, Ohio. We emphasize the huge Pentagon budget and campaigns that foment poverty and famine in our government’s proxy war zones. Famine in Gaza, Haiti, Sudan, and Yemen are our focus. We ask that participants everywhere fast from food, fuel and consumerism on “Black Friday.” Readings and songs will be offered. We will walk to a public building to address our legislators. We invite you to join us and, if you wish, assist with a reading or song. If you’d like to be part of the program, call Don Bryant at 216.255.1576.

Community Support at County Council
2024-11-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Cuyahoga County Administrative Headquarters, 2079 E 9th St, Cleveland, Ohio, 44115, United States
Come to County Council to help support Pastor Bunch, who was cited at the last meeting for calling out racism (‘being disruptive’). Read more about what happened and sign the petition to drop the charges against him here. Arrive early to sign-up for public comment to tell Cuyahoga County to divest from Israel bonds and invest in the community instead. Parking is free in the Prospect garage across the street (you can get it validated at County Council).

Rally Against Racist Ronayne
2024-11-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Baltic Children’s Park, Baltic Rd & W 108th St, Cleveland, Ohio, 44102, United States
RALLY AGAINST RACIST RONAYNE – DEMAND DIVESTMENT FROM ISRAEL BONDS!

Cuyahoga County invests millions directly into Israel through bonds. Cleveland Palestine Advocacy Community (CPAC) has been attending county meetings for months, demanding divestment from Israel Bonds. Instead of engaging with his constituents Racist Ronayne has informed his donors and backers at the State of the County this year that Cuyahoga would “not move away from Israel Bonds.”

Racist Ronayne is financially supporting the genocide off using our tax dollars. Every day, more and more blood is on the hands of Racist Ronayne, who has demonstrated he does not respect his Palestinian constituents.

Join CPAC as we march to Ronayne to protest against Ronayne’s continued decision to invest into Israel bonds.

RACIST RONAYNE: DIVEST FROM ISRAEL!

Art Build
2024-11-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Beit Hanina Social Club, 10301 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44111, United States
Join the Cleveland Palestine Advocacy Community for an art build!

We will be making signs, banners, and art for the November 24 protest at Baltic Park to demand that Cuyahoga County, led by County Executive Chris Ronayne, divest from Israel. The County holds $16 million in Israel bonds and millions in investments in companies like Chevron which fuel the genocide and apartheid in Palestine.

Whether you’re an artist or not, everybody is welcome! Join the community in making art and showing County officials that we will not accept their continued investment in genocide!

Monthly Member Meeting
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us for our monthly member meeting via zoom. We will be voting on a change to our bylaws which would decrease the frequency of our meetings, to allow us to focus more on actions.

Diasporist Happy Hour
2024-11-20 18:30 - 20:30 | The Jolly Scholar in Thwing Center, 11111 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
Whether you’re new to JVP or want to see some familiar faces, join us for drinks, food, and good company at this month’s Diasporist Happy Hour. Diasporism is the idea of Jewish people “making home where we are.” Grab a drink and let’s chat!

Journalism Amid the Ruins Talk
2024-11-19 19:00 - 20:30 | John Carroll University
Join us at John Carroll on Tuesday, November 19th, at Dolan Science Center Donahue Auditorium, for this special talk, Journalism Among the Ruins: Spotlight on Gaza, by journalist Samer Badawi.

Sponsored by John Carroll’s Peace, Justice, and Human Rights Program. Co-sponsored by Students for Justice in Palestine, Arrupe Social Justice Scholars Program, the Smiley Chair for Business Ethics, Tim Russert Department of Communication, and the Political Science Department.

Contact Dr. Philip Metres at pmetres@jcu.edu or at 216-397-4528 with any questions. Invite a friend!

Divestment & Liberation Teach-In
2024-10-27 14:30 - 16:30 | 647 Coffee, 647 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio, 44304, United States
🚨 JOIN THE AKRON PALESTINE SOLIDARITY COLLECTIVE TO DISCUSS DIVESTMENT AND PALESTINE SOLIDARITY🚨

This past year, the call for divesting from Israel has grown louder and more powerful as the Zionist entity continues its genocidal rampage in Gaza – whether it is students demanding university divestment from weapons manufacturers or constituents demanding county divestment from Israel bonds. Join us to discuss the divestment efforts in Northeast Ohio and how divestment can be used as a powerful tool for advancing the Palestinian struggle for liberation.

Monthly Member Meeting
2024-10-24 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom link via Email
Join us for our monthly general member meeting. At this meeting, we’ll be discussing an amendment to our bylaws which would change our meeting cadence, to allow us to focus more on actions. Per our current bylaws, this amendment will be discussed at October’s meeting, and then voted on at November’s meeting. Agenda and zoom link to come

Diasporist Happy Hour
2024-10-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Ohio
Whether you’re new to JVP or want to see some familiar faces, join us for drinks, food, and good company at this month’s Diasporist Happy Hour. Diasporism is the idea of Jewish people “making home where we are.” Location to be decided.

Cuyahoga County Council Meeting
2024-10-22 17:00, 2024-10-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Cuyahoga County Administrative Headquarters, 2079 E 9th St, Cleveland, Ohio, 44115, United States
Join us every other Tuesday at Cuyahoga County Council as we demand they divest from Israel and invest in our local communities instead. Arrive early to sign-up for public comment. Parking is free in the Prospect garage across the street (you can get it validated at County Council).

Voices for Justice Series: The General's Son
2024-10-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Akron Public Library, 60 S High Street, Akron, Ohio, 44326, United States
Part one of the Akron Palestine Solidarity Collective lecture series on Palestine: a panel with Miko Peled, Dr. Shereen Naser, and Dr. Ahmad Jadallah. All proceeds go to Palestine House of Freedom.

Emergency Protest
2024-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Wade Lagoon, 11130 East Blvd, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
CLEVELAND – EMERGENCY PROTEST THIS FRIDAY

The intensification of genocide in Northern Gaza by the Zionist occupation has reached a fever pitch, burning patients alive at Al-Aqsa Hospital and murdering displaced refugees in Jabalia. The horrific scenes have once again sent shock waves across the globe.

The United States government continues its complicity in Israel’s assault, even as the plan to annex Gaza and eradicate its population by Israeli officials has been made public knowledge. More than ever, the people must show their dissent to this policy of imperialism and destruction.

For our martyrs in Gaza to Lebanon, take to the streets with us this Friday to join nationwide actions against the occupation and genocide of Palestine.

End the Atrocities of Zionism – Arms Embargo Now!

Anti-Zionist Stand Out
2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Tuttle and Meade, Tuttle and Meade, Shaker Heights, Ohio, 44122, United States
Join members of JVP Cleveland for our monthly action where we stand out and remind our community that not all Jews are Zionists! Bring a sign, wear your JVP shirt, or come as you are, to be seen in public and remind our Cleveland community that we exist!

Meet at the corner of Tuttle and Meade in Shaker Heights (Near Van Aken District).

Rally to Return: High Holiday Grief Ritual for Palestine
2024-10-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Wade Lagoon, 11130 East Blvd, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
This High Holiday season, join JVP Cleveland for our interactive grief ritual, Rally to Return. The Days of Awe ask us to make a return, or Teshuvah; a return to our humanity, a return of the Palestinian people to their homelands, a return to our collective grief after a year of loss.

We invite Jews and allies to join or bear witness to Jewish rituals of mourning through song, tearing of fabric, and writing names of loved ones in the Book of Life. Come grieve our many losses through art, song and solidarity.

We encourage you to wear the traditional white clothing as a Jewish sign of mourning.

Rally to Return: High Holiday Grief Ritual for Palestine
2024-10-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Acacia Reservation, Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, Ohio, 44124, United States
This High Holiday season, join JVP Cleveland for our interactive grief ritual, Rally to Return. The Days of Awe ask us to make a return, or Teshuvah; a return to our humanity, a return of the Palestinian people to their homelands, a return to our collective grief after a year of loss.

We invite Jews and allies to join or bear witness to Jewish rituals of mourning through song, tearing of fabric, and writing names of loved ones in the Book of Life. Come grieve our many losses through art, song and solidarity.

We encourage you to wear the traditional white clothing as a Jewish sign of mourning. Meet in Parking lot inside Acacia entrance.

Rally to Return: High Holiday Grief Ritual for Palestine
2024-10-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Cuyahoga County Administrative Headquarters, 2079 E 9th St, Cleveland, Ohio, 44115, United States
This High Holiday season, join JVP Cleveland for our interactive grief ritual, Rally to Return. The Days of Awe ask us to make a return, or Teshuvah; a return to our humanity, a return of the Palestinian people to their homelands, a return to our collective grief after a year of loss.

We invite Jews and allies to join or bear witness to Jewish rituals of mourning through song, tearing of fabric, and writing names of loved ones in the Book of Life. Come grieve our many losses through art, song and solidarity.

We encourage you to wear the traditional white clothing as a Jewish sign of mourning. Will take place after County Council Meeting on East 9th.
