Alma Mater Educational SVCS

The Sephardic Educational Center (SEC) is a non-denominational organization dedicated to strengthening Jewish identity and building a new generation of spiritual and community leaders. With a philosophy rooted in Classic Sephardic Judaism, the SEC offers Jews of all backgrounds an opportunity to connect with their roots in a warm and positive environment. From their historic campus in the Old City of Jerusalem to their diaspora branches, the SEC blends tradition, modernity, compassion, and tolerance to create a meaningful connection to Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish people. Founded by Dr. Jose A. Nessim, the SEC promotes and preserves the Sephardic approach to Judaism by blending tradition with modernity. Their main campus in Jerusalem, once the focal point of the Sephardic community, is steeped in history and serves as a hub for educational programs and community engagement. Through their work, the SEC spreads the beautiful message of Classic Sephardic Judaism, emphasizing tradition, modernity, and tolerance.Generated from the website

Bureau of Jewish Education promotes learning and plays a vital role in fostering meaningful Jewish continuity and strengthening contemporary American-Jewish life. BJE is a leader in formulating dynamic responses to the challenges facing schools and families who provide children with a Jewish education in both formal and nonformal settings. It establishes standards of practice, encourages and provides for the professional growth of educators, contributes to the development of skilled leaders and promotes Jewish educational opportunities for its children. BJE also engages in strategic planning, agenda setting and resource development and allocation. It serves as a unifying force, linking schools and organizations to one another and providing access to new and exciting programs, methods and technologies. It provides educational services to strengthen Jewish education in a broad network of affiliated institutions as well as financial aid to schools and families in support of access to Jewish education and improved quality of education.