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Jewish Education Center of Cleveland (JEC)

The mission of the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland is to ensure Jewish continuity in Cleveland by fostering and strengthening lifelong Jewish learning across diverse settings. The vision of the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland is to inspire more people to find meaning and value in their lives through Jewish lifelong learning.

Marlyn Bloch Jaffe, Executive Director

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 project 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