Visions of Diversity: A Glimpse into the World of the JCC

Publication Date: January 2003

Publisher: Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education

Author(s): Patricia Cipora Harte

Research Area: Culture and religion

Keywords: Jewish Organizations; Community Development; Diversity

Type: Brief

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The author argues that diversity flourishes in Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) because they are firmly rooted in pluralism and non-denominationalism. She notes the pluralistic approaches in the areas of families, intergenerational programming, Jewish values, and learning styles. She concludes that pluralism is a hallmark of the JCC, in that it is a central address for Jewish life within individual communities.

In Jewish Education News (Winter 2003)