The Jewish people have treasured books and learning since the beginning. Even our central prayer, the Shema, includes the instruction: “Take these words which I command you this day and teach them faithfully to your children.”
In the Valley and Tucson there are preschools, day schools and high schools available where students can receive a Jewish education.
Informal education is widely available too. Youth groups and camps, both day and overnight, immerse youth in Jewish life. At Jewish camp, children experience a range of activities from arts to sports all in a Jewish setting. Jewish values, culture and traditions permeate the campers’ days through song, food, art and dance.
On the following pages, you will find the resources you need to ensure your family can enjoy the sweetness of Jewish life available in our communities.
EDUCATION RESOURCES
BJE’S JEWISH COMMUNITY LIBRARY
12701 N. Scottsdale Road #206, Scottsdale
480-634-8050
bjephoenix.org
CHABAD TUITION ORGANIZATION
2110 E. Lincoln Dr., Phoenix
602-944-2753
jewisheducationaz.com
[email protected]
Jewish education is more than just an alternative to public school. Jewish education raises Jewish children who know who and what they are, so that they become proud knowledgeable adults. Jewish education is the secret of Jewish survival. Donate today and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Arizona taxes. Be the one who instills a sense of Jewish pride in the next generation.
JEWISH EDUCATION TAX CREDIT ORGANIZATION
3718 E. River Road #100, Tucson
520-647-8442
jetco.org
[email protected]
JETCO is a school tax credit organization that makes it easy to support Jewish education through personal or corporate tax credit contributions, with no out-of-pocket expense! JETCO participants receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on Arizona State income taxes and simultaneously help students receive an excellent Jewish and secular education. Do a mitzvah – ensure our future – contribute to JETCO!
JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE
Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Program
Mara Samudrala, Annual Campaign Manager
4747 N. Seventh Street #100, Phoenix, 85014
602-567-8392
jfcsaz.org/taxcredit
[email protected]
Tax credit dollars at Jewish Family & Children’s Service are used to assist low income children and families. Of the nearly 42,000 individuals served across the Valley, 97% are low income or working poor. Programs include counseling, older adult care management, domestic violence victim assistance, job development for at-risk youth and Jewish social services. The tax credit limits are $400 (single filer) and $800 (married filing jointly) when filing your Arizona state income tax return.
JEWISH TUITION ORGANIZATION
Linda Zell, Executive Director
12701 N. Scottsdale Road #100M, Scottsdale
480-634-4926
jtophoenix.org
[email protected]
The Jewish Tuition Organization (JTO) is a student tuition organization (STO) that provides scholarships with funds raised through the dollar-for-dollar Arizona private school tax credit. The JTO supports students in our community who attend one of six Jewish day schools in the Phoenix area. The dollar-for-dollar tax credit is available to individuals, C-Corps, S-Corps and Insurance companies with an Arizona tax liability.
PJ LIBRARY – PHOENIX
12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-481-7112
vosjcc.org/pjlibrary
PJ LIBRARY
Prescott: 928-771-0978
Southern Arizona: 520-577-9393 ext. 138
pjlibrary.org
PJ OUR WAY
For ages 9-12
pjourway.org
PRESCHOOLS
TUCSON
ESTHER B. FELDMAN PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN
Congregation Anshei Israel
5550 E. Fifth St., Tucson
520-745-5550 ext. 229
caiaz.org
STRAUSS ECE AND KINDERGARTEN
Temple Emanu-El
225 N. Country Club Road, Tucson
520-325-0390
straussece.com
TUCSON JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
3800 E. River Road, Tucson
520-299-3000 ext. 115
tucsonjcc.org
TUCSON JEWISH MONTESSORI
5150 E. Fifth St., Tucson
520-790-2784
tjmontessori.org
THE VALLEY
ALEPH BET PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
Chabad of Arizona
2110 E. Lincoln Dr., Phoenix
602-944-2580
alephbetaz.com
BETH EL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AND PRESCHOOL
Beth El Congregation
1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
602-944-2464
bethelphoenix.com
CHANDLER JEWISH PRESCHOOL
Pollack Chabad Center
875 N. McClintock Dr., Chandler
480-855-4333 ext. 2
chandlerjewishpreschool.com
CHANEN PRESCHOOL
Congregation Beth Israel
10460 N. 56th St., Scottsdale
480-951-3398
cbiaz.org
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER AT THE EAST VALLEY JCC
908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler
480-897-0588
evjcc.org/eclc
PHOENIX HEBREW ACADEMY PRESCHOOL
515 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix
602-277-7479
phoenixhebrewacademy.org
TEMPLE CHAI’S EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix
602-923-3619
templechai.com/education
TEMPLE KOL AMI EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
15030 N 64th St., Scottsdale
480-951-5825
templekolami.org
Temple Kol Ami Early Childhood Center is a developmental play based preschool where children engage in hands on fun learning experiences that interest and challenge them. In addition to the core curriculum, children participate in Hebrew, Music, Science, Spanish, Shabbat, and reading with Rabbi Schneider. We believe that Judaism is best taught by example and through an experiential process.
THE J’S EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
12701 N. Scottsdale Road #201, Scottsdale
480-659-7769
vosjcc.org/preschool
THE SOLEL PRESCHOOL
Temple Solel
6805 E McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley
480-991-4545
solelpreschool.org
TORAH DAY SCHOOL OF PHOENIX/KINDERTOTS
1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
602-374-3062
torahdayschoolofphoenix.org
YAD B’ YAD CHILDREN’S CENTER
Temple Emanuel of Tempe
5801 S. Rural Road, Tempe
480-249-4557
ybycc.com
DAY SCHOOLS
TUCSON
TUCSON HEBREW ACADEMY
Dr. Laurence Kutler, Interim Head of School
Rabbi Billy Lewkowicz, Director of Judaics and Hebrew Studies
Gabby Erbst, Director of Admissions
3888 E. River Road, Tucson
520-529-3888
thaaz.org
[email protected]
Tucson Hebrew Academy is Tucson’s premier community Jewish Day School serving Kindergarten through Grade 8. We provide exemplary education through challenge-based learning, rigorous academics, inspired Jewish values, and an engaged, supportive community.
From the early years through comprehensive high school prep, children thrive in THA’s uniquely enriching educational community and culture. For over forty-five years, our tradition of excellence has provided a learning environment that develops students who are highly skilled, critical and creative thinkers, possessing a strong moral compass and a deep understanding of their Jewish identity.
THE VALLEY
DESERT JEWISH ACADEMY
3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler
480-390-0971
desertja.org
MENACHEM MENDEL ACADEMY
3024 E. Fillmore St., Phoenix
602-710-9272
menachemmendelacademy.com
PARDES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL
Peter Gordon, Head of School
Lauren Kreisberger, Director of Admissions
12753 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-991-9141
pardesschool.org
[email protected]
Over 25 years of educating children to be critical thinkers, communicators, creators, collaborators and lifelong learners. Independent, private K-8 co-educational day school. Rigorous secular education with an integrated Jewish education. Experienced and dedicated faculty; low teacher-student ratio; emphasis on Project Based Learning. Beautiful campus with Hebrew, Jewish studies, Makerspace, art, physical education, music, theatre and Spanish offered in addition to core subjects. Daily Kosher lunch program. Member of the Mountain Valley Athletics League. Accredited. A partner agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix.
PHOENIX HEBREW ACADEMY
515 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix
602-277-7479
phoenixhebrewacademy.org
SHEARIM TORAH HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
715 E. Sierra Vista Dr., Phoenix
602-324-3406
shearimhighschool.org
TORAH DAY SCHOOL OF PHOENIX
1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
602-374-3062
torahdayschoolofphoenix.org
YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL OF ARIZONA
7045 N. 12th St., Phoenix
602-266-1213
azyeshiva.org
YOUTH GROUPS & PROGRAMS
ARIZONA NCSY/JSU
818-795-7788
arizona.ncsy.org
BBYO MOUNTAIN REGION
East Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson & West Valley
12701 N. Scottsdale Road #203, Scottsdale
480-481-1788
bbyo.org
B’NAI TZEDEK YOUTH PHILANTHROPY PROGRAM
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix
12701 N. Scottsdale Road #202, Scottsdale
480-699-1717
jcfphoenix.org
CLUB J
12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-481-7075
vosjcc.org/after-school-programs
CTEEN PHOENIX
2110 E. Lincoln Dr., Phoenix
602-944-2753
chabadaz.com
J SWIM CLUB
12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-481-7035
vosjcc.org/aquatics
J TEEN CONNECT AZ OF GREATER PHOENIX
480-481-7111
jteenconnectaz.org
JCC MACCABI GAMES
12701 N. Scottsdale Road #201, Scottsdale
vosjcc.org/maccabi
JCC MACCABI GAMES – TUCSON
3800 E. River Road, Tucson
520-299-3000
tucsonjcc.org
JEWISH FAMILY CUB SCOUTS & BOY SCOUTS
Meets at: Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
602-218-0353</em
facebook.com/PHXJewishScouts
MARTIN PEAR JCC YOUTH SPORTS
12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-481-7016
vosjcc.org/youth-sports
NFTY – THE REFORM JEWISH TEEN MOVEMENT
212-452-6754
southwest.nfty.org
SHEVET SHEMESH – ISRAEL SCOUTS
480-748-5156
shevetshemesh.com
SWIFT YOUTH FOUNDATION
16099 N. 82nd St. #B2A, Scottsdale
480-443-5645
swiftyouth.org
UNITED SYNAGOGUE YOUTH (USY) – FAR WEST
Chapters in The Valley and Tucson
818-986-0907
farwestusy.org
HIGH SCHOOL STUDY PROGRAMS
HEBREW HIGH OF GREATER PHOENIX
12701 N. Scottsdale Road #206, Scottsdale
480-634-8050
bjephoenix.org/hhphx
TUCSON HEBREW FOR CREDIT
520-529-3888
thaaz.org/hebrewhigh
SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES
GESHER DISABILITY RESOURCES
Amy Hummell, Executive Director
Jill Wilson, Director, Education and Programs
Sharon Landay, Student Support Specialist
12701 N. Scottsdale Road #205, Scottsdale
480-629-5343
gesherdr.org
[email protected]
Gesher Disability Resources serves children and adults affected by a disability through inclusion assistance in the classroom, resource referral, residential support and social groups. Founded in 1985 as the Council For Jews With Special Needs, more than 3000 community members benefit from the agency’s events and services each year. Gesher is a Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) eligible for Arizona’s dollar-for-dollar Tax Credit Program (tax id 86-0626273; QCO Code 20748).
THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
Chabad of Arizona
2110 E. Lincoln Dr., Phoenix
602-861-1600
fcaz.org
TUCSON JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
3800 E. River Road, Tucson
520-299-3000
tucsonjcc.org
DAY CAMPS, CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
Many of the congregations that have preschools also have preschool summer day camps. See our Congregations and Preschools listings.
CAMP 56
Congregation Beth Israel
10460 N. 56th St., Scottsdale
cbiaz.org/camp-56
CAMP: DESTINATION
3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler
480-390-0971
desertja.org
CAMP GAN ISRAEL
Chabad of Arizona
2110 E. Lincoln Dr., Phoenix
602-944-2753
cgiofphoenix.com
CAMP J
Tucson Jewish Community Center
3800 E. River Road, Tucson
520-299-3000
tucsonjcc.org
CAMP KULANU
1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
602-730-4564
campkulanu.com
CAMP RIMON
East Valley Jewish Community Center
908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler
480-897-0588
evjcc.org/camp
EDEN VILLAGE WEST
Casey Yurow, Camp Director
Emma Silver, Assistant Director
Nava Sherwood, Operations Manager
6176 McBryde Ave., Richmond, CA
510-560-5610
edenvillagewest.org
[email protected]
Eden Village West is an organic farm-to-table Jewish summer camp in Northern CA for rising 3rd-11th graders that integrates culinary arts, organic farming, wilderness skills and homestead crafts. Located on 350 acres on the Russian River in Sonoma County, CA, our campers have the time of their lives while becoming empowered to promote a more environmentally sustainable, socially just and spiritually connected world. Visit edenvillagewest.org to learn more about camp and register for summer!
SHEMESH CAMPS @ THE J
12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-634-4949
vosjcc.org/kids-camps
RESIDENT CAMPS
BBYO SUMMER EXPERIENCES
Various locations
480-481-1788
bbyo.org/summer
B’NAI B’RITH CAMP
503-345-9451
[email protected]
bbcamp.org
Located on the beautiful Oregon coast, B’nai B’rith (BB) Camp is a vibrant and inclusive Jewish camp serving the Pacific Northwest since 1921. BB Camp has been a home away from home for generations of campers of different ages, backgrounds, denominations and abilities. Our unique culture is built on sharing fun experiences in a welcoming environment that inspires all campers to grow and develop enduring Jewish identities.
CAMP DAISY & HARRY STEIN
Congregation Beth Israel
10460 N. 56th St., Scottsdale
480-951-0323
campstein.org
CAMP NAGEELA WEST
9421 Granville Ave., Las Vegas, NV
844-NAGEELA
nageelawest.org
URJ CAMP NEWMAN
711 Grand Ave. #280, San Rafael, CA
415-392-7080
campnewman.org
WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE CAMPS
3663 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
213-835-2196
wbtcamps.org
