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The Jewish Educational Center

The JEC provides Torah-centered education for young men and women Nursery through 12th grade and maintains the institutions vital to the Torah community
87 Years
Proven track record
100+
Team Members
1000s
Proud Alumni
3
Amazing Divisions
1
Focused Mission

A Torah Community

Supporting all aspects of Jewish Communal Life.

Synagogues

The JEC has 5 partner synagogues that serve the greater Elizabeth community.

Mikvaot

Our mikvah system comprises 3 mikvaot - Our main mikvah at Bruriah, a Shabbos mikvah at the Elmora Campus, and a 24/6 keilim mikvah.

Eruv

Our community eruv is checked weekly by dedicated volunteers and is maintained by eruv experts.

Chevra Kadisha

When the need arises, the volunteers of the chevra kadisha respond with compassion and diligence.

YM-YWHA of Union County

A longtime center of Jewish communal life, the Y is now part of the JEC family.

Vaad Harabonim of Elizabeth

Comprised of our Shul and Community Rabbonim, the Vaad supervises kashrut at our local establishments and consults on our communal institutions and other halachic matters.

Our Schools

World Class Jewish Education
N-5th Grade

JEC Lower School

With dedicated educators, a modern curriculum, and a full complement of student support services, JECLS provides the foundation for a life of Torah and Mitzvot, as well as success in high school and beyond
80+
Years of Excellence
Generations of students grounded in Torah, character, and academic achievement.
20+
Student Programs
Enrichment, extracurricular, and support opportunities designed for every child.
Boys 6-12th

JEC High School

From developing Gemara skills to hands-on learning with emerging technologies, the JEC High School prepares our young men for the real-life modern, Orthodox, experience.
Exceptional Rabbeim
Individualized Education
Sports and Extracurriculars
A passion for success
Girls 6-12th

Bruriah High School for Girls

Curiosity and creativity are nurtured by our caring and dedicated educators, empowering each student to discover her strengths, pursue excellence, and grow into a confident young woman grounded in Torah values.
Warm environment
Strong Torah values
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