Temple Judea

What Temple Judea does

Temple Judea is a Conservative Jewish congregation (Egalitarian) and 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Fort Myers, Florida, serving the Jewish community of Lee and Charlotte Counties. Its core activities are Shabbat and holiday worship services, lifecycle ceremonies (b'nai mitzvah, weddings, funerals), adult Jewish education, and two tuition-based programs: a Religious School for K–12 students and a preschool. The congregation is led by Senior Rabbi David Arias (ordained through the Jewish Theological Seminary's Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies) with an Executive Director (Jackie Eldan), a Religious School Director (Tehila Cherubino), and a Preschool Director (Suki Kelly), supported by a volunteer board of directors.

The business model is a hybrid of member-funded and tuition-funded revenue. The four primary revenue streams are (1) membership dues, (2) Religious School tuition, (3) Preschool tuition, and (4) donations and event fees. The preschool functions as both a community engagement vehicle and a meaningful tuition revenue line, while the Religious School and dues base anchor the core congregational mission. Temple Judea is affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and coordinates with the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, and engages in interfaith work with local Christian congregations. Programming has expanded in recent years to include Hazak 55+ (seniors), Nashim Circle (women's engagement), and Shabbat B'Kef (family-friendly service), reflecting an effort to broaden engagement across demographic cohorts.

The organization operates from a single physical campus in Fort Myers, with no disclosed plans for geographic expansion. There is no commercial product, platform, or proprietary technology; digital channels are limited to a website, email communications, and service streaming. As a nonprofit house of worship, Temple Judea does not publish revenue figures, and its financial scale can only be inferred from staffing, programming breadth, and comparable Conservative congregations in similar Florida markets.

Name

Temple Judea

Legal name

Temple Judea

Website

https://tjswfl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Temple Judea is a Conservative Egalitarian Jewish synagogue in Fort Myers, Florida, providing worship, lifecycle, and religious education services to local Jewish families, supplemented by a preschool and adult education programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Jewish religious services
• Synagogue worship programs
• Hebrew religious education
• Jewish lifecycle events
• Religious school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for synagogue affiliation and access to services
2. Religious School Tuition: Fees for Religious School educational programs
3. Preschool Tuition: Fees for Temple Judea Preschool program
4. Donations: Voluntary donations through PayPal platform
5. Event Fees: Fees for special events such as Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration ($10 per person)

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Temple Judea is a Conservative Jewish synagogue that provides weekly Shabbat worship services, lifecycle event officiation (Bar/Bat Mitzvah, weddings, funerals), and multi-tiered Jewish education through its Religious School and Preschool programs. It also operates community programs for seniors (Hazak 55+), women (Nashim Circle), and young families (Shabbat B'Kef), funded by membership dues, tuition, donations, and event fees.

Product overview

Temple Judea is a Conservative Jewish synagogue offering a unified portfolio of religious, educational, and community programs. The core offerings include weekly Shabbat worship services (Monday Minyan, Kabbalat Shabbat, Shabbat Shacharit, Musical Kabbalat Shabbat) and lifecycle programs (Bar/Bat Mitzvah through The Mitzvah Journey). Educational products span Religious School for children/teens, Temple Judea Preschool for early childhood, and Adult Education for lifelong learners. Community programming includes Shabbat B'Kef (family-friendly services), Nashim Circle (women's group), and Hazak 55+ (seniors group). The synagogue also maintains an events calendar and donation portal for congregant engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Religious School Jewish education program for children and teens covering Hebrew language, Torah, Jewish history, culture, and values under Director Tehila Cherubino.
• Temple Judea Preschool Early childhood education program partnering with parents for children's first educational steps, led by Director Suki Kelly.
• Adult Education Educational programs and classes for adults, including study sessions and lectures.
• The Mitzvah Journey (Bar & Bat Mitzvah Program) Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparation program guiding students through Jewish lifecycle milestone preparation.
• Shabbat Worship Services Weekly Shabbat worship services including Monday Minyan (9:00-10:00 AM), Kabbalat Shabbat (Friday 6:30-7:30 PM), Shabbat Shacharit (Saturday 9:30 AM), and Musical Kabbalat Shabbat (monthly with live music).
• Shabbat B'Kef Monthly family-friendly Shabbat experience for young children and their families featuring singing, stories, crafts, candle lighting, and blessings.
• Nashim Circle Women's group organized by Daiana Kirzner and Linat Bahar offering programming and community for women.
• Hazak 55+ Chartered chapter of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism offering monthly educational, cultural, and social programs for adults age 55 and up (singles and couples). Annual dues: $10 per person.
• Community Events & Programs Calendar of events including Interfaith Discussion Group, Mahjong Social, Morning Minyan, Shabbat Services, holiday celebrations, and social gatherings.
• Donation Portal Online donation system powered by PayPal for supporting the synagogue and Jewish community programs.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jewish Federation of Lee, Charlotte, and Collier CountiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsors educational programming such as 'Resilience and Renewal: Israel Today' event. Federation provides registration platform for community-wide Jewish educational events.
• United Synagogue of Conservative JudaismcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation for HAZAK 55+ programming. HAZAK is a chartered chapter of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, providing structure and resources for senior programming.
• Iona Hope Episcopal ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Interfaith Study & Dinner event, demonstrating interfaith community engagement.
• Cypress Lake United Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Interfaith Discussion Group meetings, supporting interfaith dialogue initiatives.
• Temple Judea PreschoolcoreOthersSeparate but affiliated preschool program operating under Temple Judea's umbrella, with its own director (Suki Kelly) and website (templejudeapreschool.org). The preschool participates in community events like Florida Everblades Spirit Night.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Temple Beth El (Fort Myers): Another Conservative-affiliated synagogue serving the Fort Myers Jewish community. Directly competes for the same Southwest Florida members, programming, and Federation support.
• Temple Shalom (Naples): Jewish congregation serving the Naples/SW Florida region. Competes for in-migrating retirees and families seeking religious community in the same geographic catchment.
• Congregation Beth Tikvah (Naples): Conservative synagogue in nearby Naples, FL. Operates in the same Southwest Florida market with similar services, lifecycle programming, and member demographics including retirees.

Others

• Iona Hope Episcopal Church: Local Fort Myers faith partner that hosts Temple Judea's interfaith programming. Comparable as a faith-based community organization of similar scale in the same geography.
• Jewish Federation of Lee, Charlotte, and Collier Counties: Regional Jewish communal umbrella that co-programs with Temple Judea and channels Federation allocations to area synagogues. Provides both partnership and indirect competitive dynamics for donor dollars.

Emerging players

• Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida: Orthodox-affiliated Chabad center serving the same SW Florida region. Represents a different denomination but competes for the same Jewish household giving and engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Levis Jewish Community Center (Boca Raton): Established Florida Jewish communal institution offering religious school, preschool, and programming that competes for member engagement and donations across the state.
• Temple Emanu-El (Palm Beach): Larger, established Conservative synagogue in another Florida Jewish market. Comparable denomination and programmatic structure but materially larger scale and resources.

Regional players

• Temple Beth Sholom (Sarasota): Conservative synagogue in nearby Sarasota, FL. Comparable denomination, programs, and demographics within the broader Florida Gulf Coast Jewish community.
• Congregation B'nai Israel (Sarasota): Conservative synagogue in nearby Sarasota, FL. Operates a similar lifecycle, educational, and worship program model for Florida Gulf Coast Jewish retirees and families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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