JLearn
JLearn is transforming Jewish education in Atlanta by fostering strong Jewish identities and literacy for both children and families, reaching affiliated and unaffiliated learners alike. Through collaboration, investment in educator talent, and innovative new models, JLearn is building a vibrant and inclusive Jewish future for our community.

 

 

What we do
Transforming Jewish Education in Atlanta
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Strengthen Talent

Engage the BEST experts from the field to elevate our educators through professional development.

2

Build the Pipeline

Find creative ways to recruit and retain educational talent.

3

Cultivate & Catalyze Educational Innovation

Incentivize and scaffold risk-taking and professional growth through grant-making.

4

Strengthen Collaboration

Convene and facilitate networks of educators to share resources & ideas.

We support
  • Supplemental Jewish Education (Religious School)
  • Jewish Day Schools
  • Early Childhood Jewish Education (Preschool)
  • Israel Education & Engagement
Inspiring Education Across Jewish ATL
6,576
Learners from Preschool through 12th grade
1,141
Educators are supported in the community
We Work With
7
Day Schools
20
Preschools
25
Religious Schools
Grant Opportunities

Each grant is available at different times throughout the year. Please contact Rabbi Elana Perry for more details or visit our grants page.

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JLearn BOOST Micro-Grants for Supplemental Jewish Education 

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JLearn SEEDS Grants for Jewish Day Schools: Investing in Educator Excellence

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Professional Development Grant for Jewish Educators in Supplemental Jewish Education Programs

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Day School Educator Wellness Grants

The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, with support from the Hirsch Legacy Fund, offers up to $400 in Educator Wellness Grants for full-time K–12 educators in affiliated Jewish day schools. These grants support mental and physical well-being through services like therapy, fitness, or mindfulness. Educators may apply once per school year. Additional details, including grant dates and wellness resources, are included in the application form below. Contact Shelley Fogelson, Manager of Day School Partnerships, at sfogelson@jewishatlanta.org for additional information.

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Jewish Community Professional Tuition Grant

Children of full-time Jewish professionals at an eligible Jewish non-profit organization in Atlanta may be eligible for up to a 50% tuition reduction at participating Atlanta Jewish day schools and high school. This opportunity is made possible thanks to the Zalik Foundation.
Teaching Opportunities
Preschool
Jewish Preschool Teaching Opportunities

If you’re interested in Jewish preschool teaching opportunities, contact Angelena May at amay@jewishatlanta.org

 
Religious Schools
Religious School Teaching Opportunities

If you’re interested in religious school jobs, click here.
Resources to Support Educator Wellness

Jewish Family and Career Services (JF&CS) of Atlanta Clinical Services

JF&CS provides guidance and support for all ages. They offer counseling for children, teens, and families in the Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center. They provide both individual and group therapies across a broad spectrum of issues – from divorce and bereavement to anxiety and depression. JF&CS’s goal is to support and enhance the emotional well-being of our clients as they navigate life’s challenges. 

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The Blue Dove Foundation

The Blue Dove Foundation was created to address mental illness and addiction in the Jewish community and beyond. They work with Jewish and interfaith organizations and communities across the country and around the world. 

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HAMSA (Helping Atlantans Manage Substance Abuse)

HAMSA (Helping Atlantans Manage Substance Abuse) provides support, resources, and education for those seeking recovery from substance abuse. They work to dispel myths about addiction and eliminate the shame so often felt by those struggling with addiction and their families. Through a Jewish lens, HAMSA offers information and referral services, Narcan education and supply, sober holiday celebrations and gatherings, and expert clinical support.

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The Berman Center

The Berman Center offers high-quality, individualized programs for adolescents, teens, and adults seeking treatment for mental health and substance abuse disorders. 

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MJCCA Fitness Programs

The MJCCA offers many fitness programs at the Zaban Park Campus for every fitness level. From group exercise classes and STOTT PILATES® to the Brill Family Fitness Center and one-on-one personal training sessions, the workout opportunities are endless. 

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Jeff’s Place

Jeff’s Place is a community. People of all backgrounds gather to spend time and enjoy a hot drink and a warm conversation together. Programs focused on the recovery community utilize Jeff’s Place to meet and cultivate relationships with each other and their connection to their Higher Power. Jeff’s Place hosts regular 12-step meetings. But Jeff’s Place is more than a physical space. It is a living entity dedicated to those struggling with substance use abuse, those in recovery, and their loved ones. 

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Jewish Interest Free Loans of Atlanta (JIFLA)

JIFLA assists Jewish community members in Georgia to achieve financial stability in challenging times with interest-free loans. 

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Metro Atlanta Community Mikvah (MACoM)

The mission of the Metro Atlanta Community Mikvah (MACoM) is to provide a safe, sensitive, welcoming, halachic and aesthetically beautiful environment for Jewish ritual immersion and conversion, allowing for ongoing fulfillment of spirituality, Torah awareness, healing and wellness. 

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Southern Jewish Resource Network for Gender and Sexual Diversity (SOJOURN)

SOJOURN’s mission is to empower communities to advance and celebrate gender and sexual diversity across the South.  SOJOURN is proud to offer a variety of educational activities and experiences. Workshops focus on giving students, teachers, and communities the tools to be welcoming for gender and sexually diverse people, Judaic learning, and suicide prevention.  

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Atlanta Hebrew Connection

Atlanta Hebrew Connection is an exciting online Hebrew language program created through a partnership between JLearn at Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta and ShalomLearning.

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Jewish Preschools, Religious Schools, and Day Schools

 

 

Jewish Preschools by Neighborhood

Dunwoody / Perimeter

Sandy Springs / North Atlanta

East Cobb / Marietta

Roswell / Alpharetta / Johns Creek

North Druid Hills / Toco Hills

Intown

Religious Schools by Neighborhood

Sandy Springs / Dunwooody

  • BT LAB at Congregation B’nai Torah—Learn More
  • Diamond Family Religious School at Temple Emanu-El—Learn More
  • Machon Hadash at Congregation Or Hadash—Learn More
  • Noar Sunday at Temple Sinai—Learn More
  • The Gilner Religious School at Congregation Beth Shalom—Learn More
  • Judaism Through The Arts (JUDA) Hebrew School at Chabad of Dunwoody—Learn More

Cobb

North Fulton / Forsyth

  • Congregation Dor Tamid Religious School—Learn More
  • Chabad Hebrew School at Chabad North Fulton—Learn More
  • Mitzner Family Religious School at Temple Kehillat Chaim—Learn More
  • Pearl Sutton Religious School at Congregation Gesher L’Torah—Learn More
  • Temple Beth Tikvah Religious School—Learn More

Intown Atlanta

  • Bet Midrash Religious School at Congregation Sha’arei Shamayim—Learn More
  • CBH Community School at Congregation Bet Haverim—Learn More
  • Chabad Hebrew School at Intown Hebrew School—Learn More
  • Jewish Kids Groups—Learn More
  • Kesher and Nesiah programs at Ahavath Achim Synagogue—Learn More
  • Machaneh Shai at Congregation Shearith Israel—Learn More
  • Breman Education Center at The Temple—Learn More
  • Building Blocks at Congregation Or VeShalom—Learn More

Gwinnett

  • Chabad Hebrew School at Chabad of Gwinnett—Learn More
  • Congregation Beth David Religious School—Learn More

Fayetteville

  • Congregation B’nai Israel Religious School—Learn More

Day Schools by Neighborhood

Sandy Springs

Druid Hills / Toco Hills

Testimonials

“My son loves how empowered he feels in his class and gets so excited about each week. He embraces Judaism in his daily life and enjoys expanding his knowledge and getting the opportunity to express his deep feelings.”

 

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Atlanta Hebrew Connection Mom

 

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“The professional development options have been stellar and I’m confident I would not have pursued growth opportunities on my own.”

 

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Educator

 

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“Federation’s work is going to help modernize Jewish education in a way that encourages engagement and draws people back into getting active in their Jewish community.”

 

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Educator

 

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Get in Touch
Contact

Have questions about JLearn? Contact Rabbi Elana Perry at eperry@jewishatlanta.org