Barry Feldman Will Receive Maimonides Award
The Cleveland business leader will be honored at the 54th annual Passport to Innovation awards brunch this October.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Philanthropy
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World ORT Midwest Region will present its Maimonides Award to Barry Feldman on October 25, 2026. The honor recognizes his leadership and commitment to both Jewish and Greater Cleveland communities.
Why it matters
The event serves as a significant fundraising vehicle for World ORT, a global educational network. The brunch and subsequent campaign aim to generate substantial capital to support students across five continents.
The 54th annual Passport to Innovation brunch aims to raise $150,000 toward a broader $250,000 fundraising campaign. Individual tickets for the ceremony are priced at $72.
The players
Barry Feldman
He is a Cleveland community leader who serves on the boards of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and Magen David Adom.
World ORT
This international education network provides vocational and technical training to over 80,000 students across five continents.
The details
The morning event will feature a coffee bar, a panel discussion, and an official awards presentation. Proceeds support World ORT, an international organization that currently serves more than 80,000 students worldwide.
Timeline
October 25, 2026, 9:30 a.m. - The awards brunch begins with a coffee bar.
October 25, 2026, 10 a.m. - The event panel discussion commences.
Market Landscape
This award highlights the ongoing tradition of philanthropic recognition within the Jewish Federation of Cleveland community leadership network. It emphasizes the importance of local service as a benchmark for broader regional impact.
Local supporters can attend the upcoming awards brunch by purchasing tickets for $72. The event provides an opportunity for community members to engage directly with the organization's regional leadership and global mission.
The takeaway
Supporting global educational initiatives through local events helps bridge the gap between regional philanthropy and international impact. Attendees can contribute to humanitarian causes while participating in the Cleveland community networking scene.
Further reading
For additional insights on local community initiatives, visit Cleveland Philanthropy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cleveland Jewish News.
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