Jewish Education

The JCA strives to provide enriching, meaningful programs relating to Jewish traditions, heritage and holidays.

Families celebrating a Jewish holiday.

CELEBRATE JEWISH CULTURE

For more information about our celebrations of Jewish culture, please contact Rachel Sandler.

(904) 730-2100 Ext. 271

Overview

We host a weekly community Shabbat celebration on Fridays at 11:35 am. Experience traditional blessings, grape juice, challah, Torah portion, and a story or song.

Upcoming Programs

All Upcoming Programs

Jewish Holidays & Family Programs

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Tree-Mendous Tu B’Shevat

Jan 30, 2026
5:15 – 6:15 pm
Ahavath Chesed

Jewish Education

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Israeli Dancing

Feb 03, 2026
6:00 – 7:00 pm
David Stein Jewish Community Alliance

Jewish Holidays & Family Programs

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Family Hamantaschen Bake

Mar 01, 2026
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Etz Chaim

Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? Answers to all your questions, except that one.

Do you need to be Jewish to take part in Jewish Education Programming?

No! Everyone is welcome at the JCA regardless of their faith.

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Your Generosity Makes a Difference

The Jewish Community Alliance is the cornerstone of Jewish Life in Jacksonville. When you donate to the JCA, you make everything that happens here possible.