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Purpose & Values
Working together to address the critical shortage of early childhood Jewish educators.
Our Purpose
We elevate early childhood Jewish educators who nurture the infinite potential of children, their families, and the Jewish community. This investment will significantly grow the capacity and reach of this powerful educational experience, creating the environment for children and families to root deeply and grow into a strong, connected, and diverse Jewish ecosystem.
Our Core Values
Caring
איכפתיות
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Ikh-pat-iyoot
What:
We cultivate a culture of caring that nourishes and respects each individual to uplift the collective.
How:
We value and act on the wisdom and experience of each individual to work toward our shared purpose.
Courageous
אומץ
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Ometz
What:
We confront the challenges facing the field of early childhood Jewish education. We act constructively and with determination despite discomfort and complexity.
How:
We introduce new approaches informed by experience and rigorous analysis of our work, while embracing failure as a necessary step toward growth.
Professional
מקצועיות
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Mik-tso-i-yoot
What:
We adhere to the highest ethical and moral standards of behavior, leading by example through every interaction.
How:
As early childhood Jewish educators, we treat our work with respect and gravitas through data-driven decision making and professional communication and conduct.
Together
ביחד
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Be-yahad
What:
We share responsibility for a strong Jewish future and seek to foster diverse, meaningful relationships that elevate and connect stakeholders and organizations.
How:
We proactively seek out traditional and nontraditional partnerships, reaching across boundaries to enrich and unite the Jewish community.
Purpose Driven
כונה
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Kavanah
What:
We pursue our mission by reshaping the professional landscape and elevating the voices of early childhood Jewish educators.
How:
Together—with care, courage, and professionalism—we lay the foundation for an educated, engaged, and empowered Jewish communal future.
JCC Association of North America
The Jewish Federations of North America
Union For Reform Judaism