Programs
Jewish Parent Academy
The JPA cohort program is a groundbreaking grassroots initiative designed by and for Russian-speaking Jewish (RSJ) parents to reclaim their heritage through immersive, high-level Jewish education. Led by an illustrious faculty of world-class scholars and educators, the program offers a flagship curriculum that transforms parents into empowered educators capable of igniting Jewish identity in their own children. These cohorts serve as a vital predictor for future engagement in Jewish life, advocacy, and philanthropy, while simultaneously cultivating leaders who take on prominent roles in major American Jewish organizations and corporate spaces. By combining intellectual rigor with community-building events like Shabbat celebrations and volunteer opportunities, the program successfully bridges the gap between Soviet-era disconnection and authentic, modern American Jewish engagement.
JPA 2.0
JPA 2.0 is an innovative program offering Russian-speaking Jews a unique pathway to explore and reclaim their Jewish heritage through deep engagement with tradition, text, and spirituality. The program features four-part seminars led by world-class scholars and educators designed to create an intellectual and spiritual bridge between generations. By exploring fundamental concepts such as Shabbat and prayer, the initiative empowers parents to move beyond Soviet-era disconnection, build informed Jewish identities, and pass a rich cultural inheritance to their children.
JPLinks
JPLinks serves as a vital extension of the core Jewish Parent Academy experience, providing additional community-based and extracurricular programming that deepens engagement beyond the classroom. This initiative includes a diverse array of activities such as lectures, Shabbat celebrations, and volunteer opportunities designed to foster authentic connections within the local Russian-speaking Jewish community. By establishing strategic partnerships with local synagogues, JCCs, and federations, JPLinks helps participants integrate into the broader American Jewish landscape while maintaining a focus on authentic leadership and engagement on their own terms. The program is funded through a combination of participant fees and contributions from local organizing committees, ensuring that each event remains accessible and relevant to the specific needs of the cohort.