JCC Association of North America (JCCA)
JCC Association of North America leads the JCC Movement, which includes more than 170 Jewish Community Centers and Jewish Community Camps (JCCs) and is the most expansive platform for Jewish life in the U.S. and Canada. With 12,000 full-time professionals, 23,000 part-time staff, and 20,000 seasonal staff, the movement also is the largest employer on North America’s Jewish communal landscape. For more than a century, JCC Association has valued and nurtured the growth of these professionals, along with the movement’s 3,000+ lay leaders, providing them all with a breadth and depth of offerings to help them meet the evolving needs of the 1.5 million weekly in-person and online visitors they serve, including individuals, families, communal groups, and others. By virtue of its size and scope and guided and supported by JCC Association, the JCC Movement dynamically influences efforts to create Jewish community, vibrant Jewish life, and intentional and measurable Jewish outcomes—in local communities and across the continent.
JCCA.org
Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)
Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) are the backbone of the organized Jewish community in the U.S. and Canada, representing over 400 Jewish communities. They raise and distribute more than $2 billion annually and through planned giving and endowment programs to support Jewish communities domestically and in Israel.
www.jewishfederations.org/
Union for Reform Judaism (URJ)
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) represents a vibrant network of nearly 850 Reform synagogues across North America, which foster serious Jewish learning, sacred community, and prophetic justice. As the central address for this congregational network, the URJ speaks on behalf of the entire Reform Movement on a wide range of topics ranging from Jewish observance and ritual, community relations, social justice, and much more.
www.URJ.org
Jim Joseph Foundation
Honoring the vision and legacy of its founder, the Jim Joseph Foundation is committed to the continued flourishing of the Jewish people and the culture, wisdom, and practices of Jewish life and learning. We work with grantee partners to help all Jews, their families and their friends lead connected, meaningful, purpose-filled lives and to make positive contributions to their communities and the world.
www.jimjosephfoundation.org
Crown Family Philanthropies
Crown Family Philanthropies is a family-led foundation dedicated to partnering with our communities to effect just and lasting social impact across generations. From generation to generation, we work together with our communities, in the spirit of tikkun olam, to catalyze and advance just and lasting social impact.
www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org
Samuels Family Foundation
Founded in 2015 on the guiding principle of tikkun olam, repairing the world, The Samuels Family Foundation is focused on supporting programs that advance education; support children in need, encourage Jewish life to flourish; and promote social justice.
www.samuelsfoundation.org
Teaching Beyond the Square
Teaching Beyond the Square (TBS) is a nonprofit based in NYC which aims to improve the quality of early childhood education. Through collaborative partnerships with school communities, TBS works with students, educators, and parents to advance developmentally appropriate best practices which are more playful, effective, engaging, and equitable. Teaching Beyond the Square is unlocking the educational mindset, engaging families through the opportunity of play, and helping children… think outside the box.
www.teachingbeyondthesquare.org
Jonathan Chapman and The K’ilu Company
The K'ilu Company sparks Jewish discovery in early childhood through immersive theater and imaginative play. Founded by award-winning Jewish educator and theater artist Jonathan Shmidt Chapman, K'ilu brings Jewish tradition to life through innovative products for families and schools, in-school workshops, theatrical experiences, and community programs. To date, we have reached thousands of children and families across 33 states and five countries. Our educator training programs provide teachers with tools to activate hands-on Jewish learning through creative play and sensory storytelling. Based in the Chicagoland-area, The K'ilu Company serves communities nationally by partnering with JCCs, synagogues, day schools, and pre-schools, as well as national organizations, including the Jewish Grandparents Network and Paradigm Project.
www.kilucompany.com
The New Jewish Teachers Project
Jewish New Teacher Project helps Jewish day schools achieve instructional excellence by increasing teacher and school leader effectiveness, teacher retention and student achievement, and bringing the language of teaching standards, collaboration and professional development into school culture.
www.jntp.org
Implementation Partner - Paradigm Project
The Paradigm Project is a growing network of practitioner-activists passionate about envisioning and realizing the incredible potential of the early childhood years for children, families, educators, and communities.
Our mission is to multiply, nurture and network the seeds of excellence in Jewish early childhood education. We do this by facilitating learning gatherings that empower educators with vision, tools, and a vital network of colleagues.
www.jparadigm.org
Funder - CJP, Combined Jewish Philanthropies
Through grant-making and innovative philanthropy, we're building partnerships, developing resources, and funding big ideas to build a stronger Jewish community and create a better world for all.
ma.cjp.org
Implementation Partner - Efshar Project
Powering possibilities for Jewish early childhood education in Colorado. The Efshar Project was created to build Jewish identity and ensure quality early learning experiences at Jewish ECE Centers.
efsharproject.org
Implementation Partner - Jewish Learning Works
Jewish LearningWorks elevates the field of Jewish education by nurturing educators, inspiring innovation, and building Jewish literacy.
jewishlearning.works
Funder - Rodan Family Foundation
We believe that a strong Jewish community is based on connection and belonging. Our focus is to ensure the next generation has a meaningful relationship with the local Jewish community, Jewish tradition, and the greater Jewish people.
www.rodanfoundation.org
Implementation Partner - Jewish Federation of Houston
The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston ensures Jewish continuity and provides for Jews in need here in Houston and around the world. Our programs educate and connect our community to both Judaism and Israel while celebrating the rich heritage and values of the Jewish people.
www.houstonjewish.org
Funder - Samuels Family Foundation
Founded in 2015 on the guiding principle of tikkun olam, repairing the world, The Samuels Family Foundation is focused on supporting programs that advance education; support children in need, encourage Jewish life to flourish; and promote social justice.
samuelsfoundation.org
Implementation Partner - The Jewish Education Project
Our Mission is to inspire and empower educators to create transformative Jewish experiences.
For over 100 years, The Jewish Education Project has been supporting educators to build strong Jewish communities. Originally The Board of Jewish Education, The Jewish Education Project provides professional development and other resources to educators in early childhood centers, congregations, day schools and yeshivot, youth programs, and emerging spaces.
Funder - UJA Federation of New York
At UJA, we care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away, and shape our Jewish future.
www.ujafedny.org
Rosov Consulting
A professional services firm working at the nexus of the funder and grantee relationship, Rosov Consulting fosters partnerships based on shared visions of success. Along with our core values of Integrity, Problem Solving, and Teamwork, we utilize our range of life experiences and knowledge to best serve our clients.
www.rosovconsulting.com
