The Center for Jewish Education “ a mission to educate; ignite passion, curiosity, and pride; and illuminate our Jewish culture”
Key Components of the Center for Jewish Education • Welcoming lobby • Interactive museum of Jewish history modeled on the Tenement Museum • This museum will integrate and expand upon our current Portraits of Survival exhibit
The Jewish Federation of Greater Santa
We have lived and died through
Barbara is creating a Center for Jewish
unimaginable experiences, but we
Education with a mission to educate;
are not defined by our tragedies. We
ignite passion, curiosity, and pride;
are defined by the collective strength
and illuminate our Jewish culture.
and perseverance that has enabled us
• Conference and lecture room
Jewish identity is deeply rooted in
to overcome unspeakable adversity and not just survive, but thrive, excel,
• Portraits of Survival gallery and upstanders of World War II
make a positive impact and excel in
and contribute beyond measure.
• Classrooms for teaching
the world. The Torah commands us
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to work to better the world through
will pass on the incredible tales
• Visiting lectures by Jewish scholars and luminaries
Tzedakah (charity) and Gimelut
of this strength and instill pride
Chasadim (acts of loving kindness).
in generations to come.
These two mainstays of Jewish
The Torah also commands us to
a value system that enables us to
identity have proven invaluable in integrating into the Santa Barbara community. Jewish philanthropy can be seen everywhere you look in this town, from the breathtaking artistry of the Granada Theater, to the modern design of UC Santa Barbara’s Gevirtz School of Education. This was not always the case. We worked hard to break down barriers
teach our children, passing down the immense history and wisdom of our people L’dor V’dor (from generation to generation). This emphasis on education has cultivated a culture that deeply values critical thinking skills, the acquisition of knowledge, and academic excellence.
We invite you to join us in reviving
• Extensive film archive and library
• Including Nobel laureates and award-winning scholars for discovery in science, literature, and philosophy • Lectures on justice, civil rights, philosophy and the rule of law • Jewish educational programming for every age demographic, covering a wide range of topics • Jewish holiday programming curated for each target demographic and designed to be relatable and inspirational
integrate fully. Examples of this are
and welcome your feedback
right here in our own community.
along the way as we launch
• An in-house Jewish educator who will design and implement programming and events, and coordinate visiting lecturers
As late as the 1940s, Jews were not
the Center for Jewish Education
Sample Classes Offered
allowed to live or purchase property
of Greater Santa Barbara.
• Moral Values in Action: The Jewish Legacy of Social Action and Philanthropy
and forge the inroads necessary to
in Hope Ranch or become members of the Santa Barbara Club.
and continuing these traditions
• Living Your Life as a Work of Art: Cultural Contributions of Notable Jewish Figures • Celebrating Life Through Sustenance: Cooking (and Feasting) Our Way Through Jewish History
Educational Spaces • Welcoming lobby reception • Interactive museum • Archive (film and library)
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