Mission:
The mission of the Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center is to provide a family education center and community gathering space based in Jewish values and tradition. The SIJCC celebrates an expression of Judaism that welcomes people of all backgrounds.
Core Values
The SIJCC is committed to:
• Fostering a gathering space for the local community;
• Providing a nurturing early childhood education to the young members of our community;
• Developing a foundation for children and their families to explore Jewish culture;
• Celebrating together by creating events by the community, for the community;
• Sharing the values and ethics of our heritage through educational, recreational and social programming.
History:
The SIJCC has served the Jewish Community of the Silverlake/Hollywood area for over sixty years. Built in 1951 with initial funds raised by local members, the responsibilities of running the center were eventually given over to the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Los Angeles (JCCGLA). In 2001, facing fiscal challenges, JCCGLA was no longer able to fund the center and it’s preschool. Unwilling to lose the heart of their community, the pre-school director, teachers and parents banded together, forming the non-profit Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center. Their efforts and generous support from the Episcopal Church of Los Angeles ensured that the center could remain open. Funds to purchase the building from the JCCGLA were eventually raised. The efforts of the founding board of directors and its President, Janie Shulman ensured the preservation and growth of the SIJCC.
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