JECCJEWISH EDUCATIONAL

CULTURAL CENTER

C YPRUS

It is now just over ten years of activities in Cyprus. From a very humble beginning we have miraculously spread our presence and exceeded

every expectation.

AlthoAlthough the local community consists of only 400 families, our center is fully occupied 365 days a year with thousands of visitors enjoying

our services island wide.

A DECADE OF GROWT H

BRIEF HISTORY

A DECADE OF GROWT H

MOVING FORWARDThe time has come for us to move on and concentrate our activities in one location for the

security and convenience of the community.

For this reason we aim to purchase an existing 4 floor building in the centre of Larnaca, that will be able to host all our existing programs and

future projects.

Provide spiritual & material needs for all Jews in the community, regardless of background or

affiliation.

Strengthen the Jewish community of Cyprus by promoting Jewish pride, study and celebration.

EstabEstablish a warm and traditional community center where everyone feels welcome and

comfortable.

Institute a Cultural Diversity Center for various Jewish backgrounds and traditions.

OUR MISSION

QUICK FACTSCYPRUS JEWISH COMMU NITY

Fast growing Jewish population

Visitors, business people and tourists increase yearly

Various traditions include Ashkenazi, Sephardi and Israeli

Diverse ages, cultures and economics

The majority of immigrants in the area moved within the last 10 years

PROGRAMS

The Majority of affiliated Jews consists of families with children or adults between 25 and 54 years old

Less than 20% of Jews in Cyprus are formally affiliated with any type of Jewish organization

More than 80% of Jews on the Eastside are unaffiliated

OUR VISIONGROWT H OPPORT U N ITIES

OUR GOALJ ECC’S N EW HOME

Build a permanent home for the 400+ Jewish families who depend on JECC as their connection to Judaism.

Establish a base for all Jews to celebrate lifecycle events. Create a social place for teens and young-adults to meet, study, experience and celebrate Judaism. Dedicate a Jewish Public Library for research and study on any Jewish-related subject.

OUR PLANS

GROU N D LEV EL

M EZZA N IN E

OUR PLANS

F IRST F LOOR

SECON D F LOOR

OUR PLANS

T H IRD F LOOR

ROOF GARDEN

“AND THEY SHALL MAKE ME A SACTUARY AND I WILL DWELL IN THEIR MIDST”

(EXODUS 25:5)

Building purchased May 31, 2014 €568,000

Architecture, Professional fees & Permits €50,000

Renovations Estimate €750,000

Furniture and Equipment €332,000

Men’s Mikvah €140,000

OOther Costs €60,000

TOTAL €1,900,000

FUNDS REQUIRED TO BUILD NEW JECC HOME

OUR CAMPAIGN

Name of Account: JECC Jewish Educational Cultural CenterBank of Cyprus I Grigori Afxentiou Branch - No. 0556 I Account #: 357017524084

IBAN #: CY74 0020 0195 0000 3570 1752 4084 I Swift #: BCYPCY2N

THANK YOUFOR YOU R

GENEROUS SUPPORT!

Jewish Educational Cultural Center

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