Jewish Education Center of Cleveland
The Jewish Education Center of Cleveland (JEC) is a nationally recognized central agency at the cutting edge of educational practice providing professional growth, organizational support, and avenues for Jewish journeys. As the educational planning arm of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, it administers the multi-million dollar Fund for the Jewish Future, the endowment that supports education in day schools, congregational schools, camps, Israel programming, adult education, and more.
Created in 1993 as a result of a merger of the Federation’s Commission on Jewish Continuity and Cleveland’s Bureau of Jewish Education (founded in 1924), the JEC ensures Jewish continuity by fostering and strengthening life-long Jewish learning in various settings and forms. The JEC is a 501c3 under the leadership of Marlyn Bloch Jaffe, Chief Executive Officer, and Board President, Jared Miller.
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The mission of the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland is to inspire transformative
Jewish educational experiences that add meaning to the lives of Jewish children and
their families in Cleveland.
VISION
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The vision of the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland is to instill a lifelong
love of Jewish learning to further Jewish continuity in Cleveland.
CORE VALUES
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Collaboration | שיתוף פעולה (Sheetoof P’oolah):
We recognize that we are stronger together and embrace the diversity of our collective knowledge and resources.
Expert Leadership | מנהיגות חינוכית מובילה (Manheegoot Chinuchit Movila):
We are thought and practice leaders in Jewish education and share our expertise with
local and national partners.
Impact Focused | התמקדות במטרות הקהילה (Hitmakdut B’matarot Ha’Kehilla):
We maintain a clear focus on intended outcomes to create meaningful impact.
Inclusive and Accessible | הכללה ונגישות (Hach’lala V’nigeeshoot):
We value the richness of the Jewish community and work across diverse settings.
Stewardship | אחראיות בניהול משאבים קהילתיים (Achrayut B’Nihul Mashhabim K’hilatim):
We are diligent in responsibly managing resources. We prioritize building capacity in the field.
Reflective Practice | גישה חינוכית רפלקטיבית (Gisha Chinuchit Reflectivit):
We continuously learn and make data-driven strategic decisions to serve community needs.
Respect | כבוד הדדי (Kavod Hadadi):
We value everyone’s contributions, take time to understand and incorporate different perspectives, and treat one another with dignity.