jHUB

What jHUB does

jHUB is a Cleveland-based nonprofit organization founded in 2014 that supports interfaith couples and families exploring Jewish culture, customs, and values in the Greater Cleveland area. Operating as a joint initiative of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland, it functions as the only Cleveland organization solely dedicated to this mission. Its service portfolio includes downloadable digital holiday boxes (Shabbat, Rosh HaShanah, Hanukkah, Passover) containing recipes, crafts, blessings, and children's book recommendations; in-person couples, parent, and grandparent workshops; one-on-one personalized guidance with clergy referrals for lifecycle milestones; the school-year-long B-Mitzvah Experience delivered with Akiva; the LGBTQ Jews program for queer-affirming community; an annual Sukkah Village public art installation at Wade Oval; the "Our Stories" multimedia video series; and coordination of Honeymoon Israel trips for young couples.

jHUB reaches its audience through a community-led go-to-market motion anchored on monthly in-person events across Greater Cleveland venues (synagogues, Camp Wise, libraries, University Circle), supplemented by a website (jhubcle.org), active social profiles on Facebook/Instagram/X/LinkedIn/Pinterest, an email newsletter, and referral flows from the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Jewish Education Center of Cleveland, synagogues, and national programs such as 18Doors and Honeymoon Israel. The team is small (5-8 staff, including two rabbis), and the platform itself is a content/lightweight digital distribution layer rather than a technology product — there is no public API, no mobile app, and no AI/ML components referenced.

The organization is funded primarily through philanthropic donations routed via the Jewish Federation of Cleveland's donation portal, supplemented by modest program fees (The B-Mitzvah Experience has been listed at $180 and $118 per family) and grants from supporters such as the Leonard Krieger Fund of the Cleveland Foundation. Core programming and digital resources are delivered free of charge, consistent with a community-service nonprofit model rather than a commercial revenue engine.

Name

jHUB

Legal name

jHUB Cleveland

Website

https://jhubcle.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

jHUB is a Cleveland-based nonprofit joint initiative of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland that supports interfaith couples and families exploring Jewish culture through workshops, holiday resources, one-on-one guidance, and community events in Greater Cleveland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Philanthropic funding and donations: jHUB is a nonprofit organization funded as a joint initiative of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland. The organization accepts donations through the Jewish Federation of Cleveland's donation portal and operates programs free of charge for participants.
2. Program registration fees: Some specialized programs such as The B-Mitzvah Experience charge a registration fee ($180 per family for the school-year-long program in one instance, $118 per family in another), while core events and resources remain free.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

jHUB provides resources, workshops, events, and one-on-one support for interfaith couples and families exploring Jewish culture and values in Greater Cleveland. Its core offerings include free downloadable holiday digital boxes and guides, couples/parent/grandparent workshops, clergy referrals for lifecycle milestones, regular in-person community events, and specialized programs such as the B-Mitzvah Experience, LGBTQ Jews program, Our Stories video collection, Honeymoon Israel trips, and Sukkah Village.

Product overview

jHUB is a community organization offering a unified platform of Jewish interfaith support services in Cleveland. Its core offering centers on Jewish Interfaith Life Programming, which includes holiday guides and digital boxes (Shabbat, Rosh HaShanah, Hanukkah, Passover), couples/parent/grandparent workshops, one-on-one support with clergy referrals, and events programming. Additional programs include The B-Mitzvah Experience for tweens, LGBTQ Jews programming, the Our Stories video collection, Sukkah Village public installations, Shabbat Experiences, and Honeymoon Israel trips for young couples. jHUB is a joint initiative of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland, and an 18Doors affiliate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jewish Holiday Digital Boxes Free downloadable digital kits for Shabbat, Hanukkah, Rosh HaShanah, and Passover that include recipes, crafts, children's book recommendations, blessings, and activity guides designed for interfaith families to celebrate Jewish holidays at home.
• Holiday Guides Comprehensive downloadable guides for major Jewish holidays including Shabbat, Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Tu B'Shvat, Purim, Passover, and Shavuot, with blessings, customs, and activity suggestions for interfaith families.
• Couples Workshops Interactive workshops connecting interfaith couples to share experiences and navigate common challenges in interfaith family life in the Greater Cleveland area.
• Parent & Grandparent Workshops Workshops providing skills for navigating family relationships in the context of multiple religious backgrounds and traditions, including the Grandparents Group.
• One-on-One Support & Clergy Referrals Personalized guidance for individuals and families seeking to engage with Jewish life, including connections to Jewish clergy for lifecycle milestones such as weddings, baby namings, and funerals.
• The B-Mitzvah Experience A school-year-long journey for 6th and 7th graders to explore what it means to grow up and connect with Jewish values through eight interactive sessions focused on leadership, customs, culture, resilience, and independence. Delivered in partnership with Akiva at $180 per family.
• Shabbat Experiences Activities and meal planning resources for couples or families to celebrate the Sabbath together, including opportunities to host or be hosted for Shabbat dinners.
• Honeymoon Israel Trips Through a national partnership with Honeymoon Israel, jHUB runs one trip per year for 20 young couples (ages 25-40, within first 5 years of marriage) living in Greater Cleveland.
• LGBTQ Jews Program A queer-affirming group sponsored by jHUB offering events and community for LGBTQ+ Jewish young professionals in Greater Cleveland, honoring the fullness of queer Jewish identities.
• Our Stories Collection A multimedia video interview series featuring Jews across Northeast Ohio sharing stories about how the convergence of their identities has shaped their experiences within the Jewish community, covering themes of interfaith life, LGBTQ identity, conversion, and multicultural Jewish experiences.
• Sukkah Village Annual public installation of unique sukkot (temporary structures) at Wade Oval near the Cleveland Art Museum, celebrating the week-long Jewish fall harvest festival of Sukkot, in partnership with University Circle Inc. and HSB Architects + Engineers.
• Events Programming Regular programming including casual get-togethers, holiday celebrations, and community gatherings for interfaith couples and families in accessible, non-judgmental atmospheres across Greater Cleveland.

Quantifiable outcome

• jHUB celebrated its 10th anniversary, indicating sustained community demand and organizational viability.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Jewish Federation of ClevelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerjHUB is a joint initiative of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland. The Jewish Federation provides institutional support, funding, and connections to the broader Cleveland Jewish community, serving as the primary organizational sponsor of jHUB.
• Jewish Education Center of ClevelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerjHUB is a joint initiative of the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland (JECC), hosting jHUB's email infrastructure ([email protected]) and staff contact emails, indicating the JECC provides operational and administrative support for the organization.
• 18DoorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerjHUB is an 18Doors affiliate. 18Doors is a national resource organization for interfaith Jewish families, and jHUB serves as the local Cleveland affiliate implementing 18Doors' programs and connecting national resources to local families.
• Honeymoon IsraelflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerHoneymoon Israel is a national partnership through which jHUB runs one trip per year for 20 couples ages 25-40, married within 5 years, living in greater Cleveland. Julia Miozzi at jHUB serves as the liaison coordinating the local trip, which is a flagship program offering for young couples.
• AkivaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerjHUB partners with Akiva (Mandel Jewish Community School) to deliver The B-Mitzvah Experience — an 8-session school-year-long program for 6th and 7th graders exploring what it means to grow up through a Jewish lens. Akiva provides venue space and co-branded programming.
• HSB Architects + EngineersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerjHUB partnered with HSB Architects + Engineers to design and build three unique sukkot (The Suspended Threshold, The Enveloping Sukkah, and The Horn of Plenty) for Sukkah Village at Wade Oval, a public art installation celebrating Sukkot open to all of Cleveland.
• University Circle Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerjHUB partnered with University Circle Inc. to create Sukkah Village at Wade Oval (across from the Cleveland Museum of Art), making the installation part of the cultural programming at Wade Oval in University Circle.
• JFNA Next Gen Jewish Federation FellowshipflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFNA Next Gen Jewish Federation Fellowship partnered with jHUB on the Our Stories project. The fellowship selects emerging Jewish professionals to develop innovative programming, with Our Stories originating from this collaborative development process.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 18Doors: National nonprofit resource organization for interfaith couples and families exploring Jewish life. jHUB is an 18Doors affiliate implementing its programs locally in Cleveland, making 18Doors its closest mission-aligned peer.
• Keshet: National organization advancing LGBTQ inclusion in Jewish life through education, training, and community-building. Highly comparable to jHUB's LGBTQ Jews program, which it sponsors locally.
• Moishe House: Global organization creating peer-led Jewish community for young adults. Comparable to jHUB's young-professional and LGBTQ Jews programming in building grassroots Jewish community outside traditional congregational structures.
• Birthright Israel Foundation: Organization funding and operating trips to Israel for young Jewish adults and interfaith couples. Comparable to jHUB's Honeymoon Israel engagement and its broader mission of Jewish identity formation through experiences.
• InterfaithFamily: National organization supporting interfaith couples and families exploring Jewish life through content, coaching, and programming. Highly comparable in mission and audience to jHUB's interfaith-family programming.
• Be'chol Lashon: National organization supporting Jewish diversity, multi-heritage families, and Jews of Color. Highly comparable to jHUB's interfaith, multicultural, and Our Stories community-building work.
• Honeymoon Israel: National organization running trips to Israel for couples with at least one Jewish partner in the first years of marriage. jHUB is the Cleveland affiliate partner, directly comparable in audience and program design.
• Moving Traditions: National organization providing Jewish education programs for teens, including B'nai Mitzvah prep and teen wellness curricula. Directly comparable to jHUB's B-Mitzvah Experience for 6th–7th graders.

Broad incumbents

• JCC Association of North America: Umbrella organization for Jewish Community Centers across North America, which deliver broader Jewish educational, cultural, and family programming. A broader incumbent to jHUB's family and educational niche.
• Jewish Federation of North America: Umbrella network of local Jewish Federations, including jHUB's parent sponsor. Operates as a broader incumbent in communal Jewish engagement, philanthropy, and programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jHUBCLE
• Facebookfacebook.com/jHUBCle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jhubcle
• Instagraminstagram.com/jhubcle
• Pinterestpinterest.com/jhubcle/_saved

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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