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12 Under 36 nominations open

12 Under 36 nominations open

The Cleveland Jewish News presents 12 Under 36: Members of the Tribe, awards ceremony to recognize members of the Jewish community of Northeast Ohio.

The 2021 class of 12 Under 36: Members of the Tribe

Jennie Becker

Jennie Becker

For Jennie Becker, who chairs the Jewish Community Center of Cleveland’s Camp Wise alumni committee and is a member of Camp Wise’s camp committee in Claridon Township and Beachwood, fall never ended her time at camp.

Jody E. Bonhard

Jody E. Bonhard

It’s an ongoing joke to Jody E. Bonhard that she can’t escape a career in teaching.

Rachel Edelman

Rachel Edelman

For as far back as Rachel Edelman can remember, she’s held an innate desire to help people become better versions of themselves.

Alexandra Forkosh

Alexandra Forkosh

When Alexandra Forkosh was 5 years old, she combined her love of Hebrew school and family vacations to Mexico into her first career aspiration: a rabbi and flamenco dancer.

Rabbi Chase Foster

Rabbi Chase Foster

For Rabbi Chase Foster, engaging with people is a long-held passion.

Heather Froimson

Heather Froimson

For Heather Froimson, inspiration to pursue health care studies came from her grandfather, Dr. Avrum Froimson, a retired orthopedic hand surgeon and professor Emeritus at Case Western Reserve University.

Steve Muszynski

Steve Muszynski

After working at General Electric as a financial analyst, Steve Muszynski decided to launch a business in Cleveland that would help families send their children to college.

Rachel Newman

Rachel Newman

When Rachel Newman returned to Cleveland after spending eight years away, she dove into both Jewish community life and into the life of the general community.

Jonathon Nisenboum

Jonathon Nisenboum

Jonathon Nisenboum, 32, of Highland Heights, cares deeply about the Cleveland Jewish community.

Samuel (Shalom) Schwartzben

Samuel (Shalom) Schwartzben

Even after growing up in Toronto, moving to New York and then finally ending up in Cleveland in 2016, Samuel Schwartzben is no stranger to the Northeast Ohio Jewish community. The 35-year-old Beachwood resident attended Camp Stone growing up, which is where he was introduced to Cleveland. 

Seth Weinstein

Seth Weinstein

When asked why Cleveland means so much to him as a young professional and community member, 33-year-old Beachwood resident Seth Weinstein said he has “great passion and excitement to see it thrive.”

Sarah B. Wilschek

Sarah B. Wilschek

When asked why Northeast Ohio Jewry means so much to her, Sarah Wilschek (nee Grinstein), executive director of Congregation Rodef Sholom in Youngstown, simply stated it defines her – both personally and professionally.

12 Under 36 Alumni

12 Under 36 coverage by year

2018 12 Under 36: Members of the Tribe

2019 12 Under 36: Members of the Tribe

2020 12 Under 36: Members of the Tribe

2021 12 Under 36: Members of the Tribe

Ben Becker, 2019

Joshua Berggrun, 2019

Douglas N. Breitenbach, 2020

Leora Cohen, 2018

Jamie Collins, 2020

Michael Doris, 2018

Joseph (Yoey) Feigenbaum, 2020

Anna Leigh Gecht, 2018

Aaron Goldhammer, 2018

Stanislav Golovin, 2020

Daniel A. Gottesman, 2018

Adam Hirsh, 2018

David M. Hopkins, 2019

Shoshana Dessler Jacobs, 2019

Justin Kadis, 2019

Ethan Karp, 2019

Kevin Kretch, 2020

Kristin Leuchtag, 2019

Claire Levin, 2020

Ari Lewis, 2019

Gabrielle Lincoff Jerusalem, 2019

Alina Litwack, 2019

Samia Mansour, 2020

Aaron D. Marks, 2018

Samuel Newman, 2020

Dana M. Paris, 2018

Rachel Rood, 2020

Sara Scheinbach, 2020

Rebecca Sebo, 2019

Katie Spiegler, 2018

Jeremy Aaron Tor, 2019

David M. Toth, 2020

Dr. Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath, 2020

Rachel Weinberg, 2018

Melissa Yasinow, 2018

Andrew Zelman, 2018

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CJN celebrates latest class of 12 Under 36

CJN celebrates latest class of 12 Under 36

  • STEPHEN LANGEL | COLUMBUS BUREAU CHIEF
    slangel@cjn.org
  • Aug 26, 2021

The Cleveland Jewish News celebrated the 2021 class of CJN and Classic Lexus 12 Under 36: Members of the Tribe Aug. 24, spotlighting some of the most impressive young Jewish leaders in the Nor…

Meet the 2021 class of 12 Under 36: Members of the Tribe

Meet the 2021 class of 12 Under 36: Members of the Tribe

  • KEVIN S. ADELSTEIN
    kevin@cjn.org
  • Aug 19, 2021

So many things seem different as we approach the start of the Jewish new year and, like many of us, I’m disappointed with how much remains the same given the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19…

2021 Class of 12 Under 36 dedicated to tikkun olam

2021 Class of 12 Under 36 dedicated to tikkun olam

  • KEVIN S. ADELSTEIN
    kevin@cjn.org
  • Jun 24, 2021

As we slowly recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, that good news is tempered by various challenges that were highlighted over the past year. Thankfully, there are young leaders making a differe…

CJN-Classic Lexus’ 12 Under 36: Members of the Tribe to be announced June 25

CJN-Classic Lexus’ 12 Under 36: Members of the Tribe to be announced June 25

  • Jun 10, 2021

The Cleveland Jewish News and Classic Lexus will present the 12 Under 36: Members of the Tribe honoree announcement in the June 25 issue of the CJN.

CJN’s 12 Under 36: Members of the Tribe nominations open

CJN’s 12 Under 36: Members of the Tribe nominations open

  • BOB JACOB | MANAGING EDITOR
    bjacob@cjn.org
  • Apr 1, 2021

As the world struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic in a return to some sense of normalcy, the Cleveland Jewish News is looking for those young leaders who are making a difference throughout the…

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