Who We Are

Our JCA is the community gathering place for people of all walks of life in every generation throughout Jacksonville. The JCA is not solely for the Jewish community; we welcome everyone into our family here at the JCA to prosper and grow with us toward a better tomorrow.

Individuals and families come together as a Neighborhood of People, connecting with one another and sharing experiences. We believe that our philosophy of bringing people together and offering several choices for mind and body, makes choosing the JCA a sound decision.

L’dor v’dor is known as the transmission of our Jewish culture, values, rituals, traditions and history from one generation to the next. With the literal meaning of the Hebrew phrase being “from generation to generation,” l’dor v’dor is what our founders planned for the Jewish Community Alliance and what our community now embodies for families throughout Northeast Florida.

With a mission to contribute to the continuation of Jewish life by providing a common meeting ground in the tradition of our heritage, our founding members left a legacy for future generations to learn, prosper and grow.

Through our Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool & Kindergarten, variety of youth programs, enrichment classes, our free cultural art events, as well as a wide array of Jewish programming, celebrations, and educational opportunities – our JCA embodies Jewish values and traditions, while helping shape the future of our great community.

From generation to generation for more than 30 years, we are proud to share all we do at the JCA to provide a better future for families throughout Northeast Florida. As our mission continues, the generosity of our community allows us to continue our founders’ vision and respond to the needs of every generation through scholarships and financial assistance, and by providing an array of recreational, educational, social and cultural opportunities to families throughout the greater Jacksonville community.