Jewish Atlanta Ecosystem

The Jewish Atlanta Ecosystem is Federation’s network for the professionals and volunteer leaders who help Atlanta’s Jewish organizations thrive. We bring people and organizations together to build relationships, exchange resources, strengthen leadership, collaborate on shared challenges, and learn from one another.

Who It's For

Professionals, executives, board chairs, board presidents, lead volunteers, and other organizational leaders serving Atlanta’s Jewish community.

What We Do

Connect

Build relationships with professionals, executives, board chairs, and volunteer leaders throughout Jewish Atlanta.

 

Collaborate

Exchange ideas, coordinate community efforts, identify partnership opportunities, and address shared challenges.

 

Learn

Participate in gatherings, leadership meetings, lunch-and-learns, conferences, and professional development opportunities.

 

Access Resources

Receive Ecosystem newsletters, professional support, community calendars, toolkits, subsidies, grants, and Catchafire services.

Professional and Leadership Networks

Ecosystem supports a growing collection of peer networks organized around professional roles and areas of service. These groups help participants build trusted relationships, exchange resources, collaborate, and learn from colleagues doing similar work.

 

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Atlanta Jewish Marketing Network (AJMN)

The Atlanta Jewish Marketing Network brings together professionals who work in marketing and communications for Jewish organizations in the Atlanta area. This is a place to connect, learn from each other, share resources, and collaborate so your work is stronger and more impactful.

Who this is for: Professional marketers, communications leads, volunteer marketing managers, and anyone whose role touches communications at a Jewish organization in Atlanta.

THE PURPOSE:

  • Make meaningful professional connections
  • Exchange ideas, tools, and best practices
  • Share and amplify your events and initiative
  • Collaborate on shared challenges or opportunities
  • Expand your network of peer communicators

RESOURCES:

Members have benefits such as a shared marketing contact list and a WhatsApp chat where we communicate and share updates.

Atlanta Rabbinical Association (ARA)

The Atlanta Rabbinical Association is a professional network that connects rabbis across Greater Atlanta to strengthen Jewish life throughout the region. Through relationship-building, shared learning, professional development, advocacy, and collaboration, the association supports rabbinic leaders while helping them address community needs and navigate the evolving future of Jewish Atlanta together.

Day School Heads of School

Day Schools Student Support Network

Israel Professionals Network

Jewish Early Childhood Council of Atlanta (JECCA)

Jewish Education Directors Council

JTeen and JCamping Professionals

Synagogue Executive Directors

Planning and Collaboration Resources

AJT Connector Calendar

Please post community events to our community calendar to spread awareness and avoid overlap.

Collaborative Corner

The Atlanta Rabbinic Association (ARA) and the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta are gathering information about upcoming featured guests, including speakers, scholars, artists, and other presenters who will be visiting local Jewish organizations. The goal of this effort is to strengthen coordination across our community by sharing information, reducing unintended scheduling overlap, and identifying opportunities for collaboration.

In some cases, this may lead to sharing costs, cosponsoring programs, or arranging for a guest to visit more than one organization while in Atlanta. Even if you are not currently seeking collaboration, we encourage you to submit your speaker plans so that we can maintain clear communication and awareness across the Atlanta Jewish community. Please share this with fellow team members.

Partnership Toolkit

Please use Federation’s Partner Toolkit when we are partnering on an event with you.

Organizational Support Resources

Catchafire

Catchafire connects nonprofits with highly skilled volunteers who provide professional-level support at no cost. It’s a powerful way to boost your organization’s capacity, strengthen systems, and elevate your impact.

We invite you to explore the wide range of offerings on the  Catchafire platform and jump in with a consultation or project. Start with something already on your plate and let Catchafire’s skilled volunteers help move it forward.

Examples of Project Support:

  • Marketing materials, social media strategies, website updates
  • Strategic planning, fundraising strategy, board development, event planning
  • Coaching, impact reports, organizational manuals, and more!

Training and Community Resources

JAccess – Provides Inclusion trainings and grant opportunities for Jewish organizations  

JLearn – Supports Jewish education professionals through grants and resources  

BeWell – Provides mental health trainings and resources for Jewish organizations 

Jewish Community Professional Tuition Grant – Children of full-time professionals employed by eligible Atlanta Jewish nonprofit organizations may qualify for up to a 50% tuition reduction at participating Atlanta Jewish day schools and high school. 

Federation Grants & Scholarships – See Federation grant and scholarship opportunities 

Secure Community Network-SCN Offers trainings, security assessments, and assistance with federal and state funding opportunities

Antisemitism Response Network

Kosher Restaurants and Catering – See local Kosher restaurants and catering options.

Atlanta Jewish Foundation

Partners with donors, advisors, and nonprofits to create a lasting impact and strengthen Jewish life. 

Professional Leadership Development

Jewish Community Professionals

Jewish Professionals for Rainbow Youth Summit 2026

Tuesday, November 10| 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Intown ATL (Exact Location Shared Upon Registration)

Last year, the JPRY Summit highlighted the ways that teachers and youth-facing staff can create supportive environments and respond to the needs of LGBTQ+ youth in their Jewish communities. This year, while still rooting in the sacred principle of pikuach nefesh—the obligation to preserve life—we will hone in on ritual and spiritual support for LGBTQ+ youth, offer tracks for folks working in different types of organizations, host affinity spaces, and much, much more!

JPro27

Monday-Wednesday, April 12-14, 2027

JPro27 is the signature conference for professionals at every kind of Jewish organization.You’ll build valuable skills, expand your network, share ideas, and get inspired.

Co-chaired by two dynamic Jewish community leaders,Jay Kaiman(President,The Marcus Foundation) andRenee Kutner(President & CEO,Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta), JPro27 will showcase the growth and vitality of the Atlanta Jewish community, while elevating the impact of Jewish communal professionals all over North America.

International PJ Library Conference

Monday-Wednesday, April 5–7, 2027

This major event will bring together professionals, parent connectors, lay leaders, and donors to celebrate family engagement and shape future programming.

For Volunteers, The General Assembly 

Sunday-Tuesday, November 8-10, 2026 | Washington, D.C. 

The General Assembly convenes influential Jewish leaders and professionals from across North America to tackle critical community challenges, share innovative ideas, and build a stronger Jewish future. Focus areas include Jewish engagement, Israel, philanthropy, security, and combating antisemitism.

For Board Members, BoardSource

BoardSource provides nonprofit board resources with an extensive range of tools, trainings, and research to enhance board leadership. 

Ecosystem Partner Community Events

Hadar monthly Lunch and Learn

Have new staff members or a new board chair? Keep us updated.

Update your staff, board chair/president and board treasurer here so we can include them in future emails and event invitations.

Have a question?
Contact Heather Blake, Ecosystem Manager at hblake@jewishatlanta.org
Thank You to Our Ecosystem Advisory Council