Schools and Educational Programs
Cleveland offers a vibrant and diverse range of formal and experiential Jewish learning opportunities, including early childhood education, part-time congregational and Jewish enrichment programs, and full-time Jewish day schools.
Jewish summer camps provide children and teens—from elementary through high school—with opportunities to build friendships, have fun, and engage with Jewish values, culture, and traditions in meaningful and lasting ways.
Many Jewish youth groups in Cleveland begin in elementary or middle school and continue through high school. These groups offer a chance for participants to connect with peers, explore their Jewish identity, and develop leadership skills in a supportive environment.
Families with young children and school-aged kids can participate in a variety of community-wide events and programs designed to foster engagement, learning, and a strong sense of Jewish community.
The Cleveland Jewish community is also committed to supporting learners of all abilities, with resources and programs available for students with special needs.
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Fuchs Mizrachi School Early Childhood (18 months-K)
Ganon Gil Early Learning Center at Congregation Mishkan Or (6 weeks-PreK)
Gross Schechter Day School Early Childhood Program (6 weeks-K)
Hebrew Academy of Cleveland Preschool (2 years-PreK)
JDN Early Childhood Center (6 weeks-PreK)
Joseph & Florence Mandel Jewish Day School, Early Childhood Program (18 months-PreK)
Mandel JCC Early Childhood Program (8 weeks-PreK)
Solon Chabad Preschool (2 years-PreK)
Temple Emanu El Preschool (3 months-PreK)
Torah Nursery (Infant-PreK)
Yeshiva Derech Hatorah (3 years-PreK)
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Joseph & Florence Mandel Jewish Day School
Yeshiva High School of Cleveland (Boys Only)
Yeshiva of Cleveland (Boys Only)
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Jewish Family Experience (JFX)
Kulanu: Friendship Circle's Inclusive Jewish Education Program
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Youth groups are a great way to meet other Jewish kids. Cleveland has youth groups that are community wide and are based within individual synagogues. Click the links below to learn more or contact a local synagogue!
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Jewish camp weaves together Jewish values, culture, and traditions, helping campers strengthen their own identity and connect with the larger Jewish community. The JEC provides a variety of Jewish camp incentive grants and scholarships.
Local Overnight Camp:
Overnight camps outside the Cleveland area:
Beth Israel-The West Temple: Camp Kee Tov (Grades K-4)
Camp Gan Izzy Solon (Grades K-4)
Camp Gan Izzy Solon Explorers Program (Grades 5-7)
Fuchs Mizrachi School, Machane Mizrachi (Pre-Nursery-Pre-K)
Gross Schechter Day School, Schechter in the Sun Hebrew Immersion Camp (18 mo.-Age 5)
Hebrew Academy of Cleveland S.T.E.P. (Age 3- to Grade 8)
Mandel JCC Anisfield Day Camp (Grades K-8)
Mandel JCC Francine & Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp (Grades 2-8)
Mandel JCC Kids Club Camp (Grades K-6)
Mandel JCC Playland Preschool Camp (Ages 2-3)
Moshava Ba'ir Cleveland hosted at Fuchs Mizrachi School (K-7)
Park Synagogue Day Camp (Ages K-8)
