Jewish Education Center of Cleveland (JEC)
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. The vision of the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland is to instill a lifelong love of Jewish learning to further Jewish continuity in Cleveland.
Marlyn Bloch Jaffe, Chief Executive Officer
The Jewish Education Center of Cleveland is the educational planning arm of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. The Jewish Education Center works across the spectrum of the community to advance professional growth, enhance organizational effectiveness, and expand Jewish experiences. Jewish Education Center’s programs and projects include:
- Planning and Evaluation
- Professional Development
- Professional Networking
- Educational Capacity Building
- Early Childhood Education
- Congregational Education
- Teacher Center: Resources and Materials
- Teacher Licensing
- Special Education Services
- Israel Scholarships and Camp Grants
- Retreat Institute
- Teen Initiatives and Programming
- jHUB – Interfaith Engagement Initiatives
- JKIDS – Young Kids in Cleveland
- Information Technology Support
Our Programs
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Israel Scholarships and Camp Grants
With a strategic goal to deepen high-quality, compelling and accessible Jewish learning experiences, the Israel Scholarships and Camp Grants department offers funding to help teens and young adults enjoy an Israel experience and/or Jewish overnight camp.
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Educational Capacity Building: Early Childhood and Congregational Education
The Educational Capacity Building Department serves the needs of Cleveland’s Jewish educational programs, including congregational programs and early childhood centers.
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Teacher Center
The Teacher Center is a hands-on gathering place where teachers can find professional guidance and materials for creative classroom planning. Teachers learn from each other, share ideas and work together in an atmosphere of comfort and creativity!
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Special Education Services and SEGULA
The Jewish Education Center is committed to providing educational support for students with special needs who live and learn in our community.
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Retreat Institute
Our vision is to provide vibrant, meaningful, memorable experiences in which participants encounter the relevance and excitement of Jewish values, texts, traditions and community.
