Welcome to the Jewish Educators and Families Association
Jewish Educators and Family Association (JEFA) is a dynamic community where Jewish educators, students and their families come together to make a difference. At JEFA, we are more than just an association; we are a movement dedicated to empowering our members through advocacy, education, and unity while protecting them against antisemitism as defined by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. Our mission, vision, and values are our foundation in creating a supportive and inclusive educational environment, within our elementary, middle and high schools and our faculties of education and early childhood education respectively.
As potential members exploring what JEFA stands for, you will find that our commitment extends beyond professional and student development. We are deeply invested in fostering a greater understanding of Jewish identity, combating antisemitism as defined by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, and building solidarity with communities that support peace and security for the Jewish people. Our focus is on creating a collaborative community where every member feels empowered to make impactful contributions in their communities.
About JEFA
JEFA Mission
JEFA Mission
JEFA Mission
To empower and unite Jewish teachers, educators, students and their parents by building a collaborative community dedicated to advocacy, combatting antisemitism, advancing safe schools, and fostering a deep connection with Israel, the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people, while supporting our members to make impactful contributions in their schools and communities.
JEFA Vision
JEFA Mission
JEFA Mission
To stand at the forefront for Jewish educators, students and their families, spearheading transformative change, fostering unity and belonging, and empowering collective impact by combatting antisemitism, standing with Israel, and advancing excellence for all members of our education system.
JEFA Values
Unity
Respect & Fairness
Advocacy
We believe in the strength of a united community that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and amplifies the collective voice of Jewish educators, students and their families while advocating for cultural understanding and solidarity with Israel as the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people.
Advocacy
Respect & Fairness
Advocacy
We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and well-being of Jewish teachers, educators, students and their families. Our support extends to teachers’ and educators’ professional interests and beyond. We actively combat antisemitism (as defined by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition).
Respect & Fairness
Respect & Fairness
Respect & Fairness
We honour and respect the diversity of our members and allies. We actively work to ensure that the voice of Jewish students, and their families, teachers and educators are respected, and that no one feels harassed for being Jewish or supporting Israel. We oppose discrimination in any form. We affirm school policies that honour and accept
We honour and respect the diversity of our members and allies. We actively work to ensure that the voice of Jewish students, and their families, teachers and educators are respected, and that no one feels harassed for being Jewish or supporting Israel. We oppose discrimination in any form. We affirm school policies that honour and accept each person according to their individual rights, needs and merits.
Support & Growth
Respect & Fairness
Respect & Fairness
We are committed to supporting our members by providing ongoing professional development opportunities and resources that meet the needs of Jewish educators and students in schools today. This includes education on antisemitism, Jewish religion, history, culture, and ties with Israel, with a focus on enhancing the voice of Jewish students and educators in our schools.
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