Centro Unión Israelita de Córdoba

What Centro Unión Israelita de Córdoba does

Centro Unión Israelita de Córdoba (CUI), also known as Kehilá de Córdoba, is a private Jewish community center (Kehilá) of the Masorti/Conservative movement headquartered at Alvear 254, Córdoba Capital, Argentina. The organization provides the full lifecycle of religious, educational, cultural, and community services to Jewish families in the Córdoba region. Its core offerings include the Colegio Israelita General San Martín (a Jewish day school from kindergarten through secondary), the Templo Beit Israel synagogue (daily and Shabbat services, Bar/Bat Mitzvá, lifecycle ceremonies), and the Espacio Cultural Aleph (lectures, seminars, and cultural events). Supporting programs span the Mahut Masorti youth movement, the Sheasani Ishá women's group, the Golda seniors program, the Gan Ierushalaim preschool, Talmud Torá religious education, Rikudim folk dance, community choirs, Macabi Noar sports, and the Cementerio Israelita de Córdoba.

The organization is community-owned and governed by a Comisión Directiva (Board of Directors) under President Hugo Waitman, with a professional staff led by Rabino Marcelo Polakoff, Directora General Ruth Sigal, and Director Institucional Jonathan Pompas. The technology footprint is limited to a WordPress-based website (kehilacordoba.org), standard social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X), and WhatsApp for community coordination. There are no proprietary technology platforms, no app, no API, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Centro Unión's revenue model is not publicly disclosed; as a non-profit community organization, it is funded through member contributions, school tuition, lifecycle and cemetery fees, cultural programming, and donations. Pricing is opaque. It markets primarily through its website, social channels, in-person community events, and word-of-mouth within the Argentine and Latin American Jewish community network. Active partnerships include KKL Argentina (educational programming), AMIA Cultura (cultural events), Universidad San Andrés (school strengthening project), Comunidad Educativa Weitzman (inter-kehilá cooperation), DAIA Filial Córdoba (institutional representation), Macabi Noar (youth and sports), and a constellation of Latin American Jewish communities (Rosario, Tucumán, Bahía Blanca, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile) participating in the Latitudes regional youth encounters.

Name

Centro Unión Israelita de Córdoba

Legal name

Centro Unión Israelita de Córdoba

Website

https://kehilacordoba.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centro Unión Israelita de Córdoba is a Masorti/Conservative Jewish community center in Córdoba, Argentina, providing religious services, K-12 Jewish education, cultural programming, youth and seniors programs, and cemetery services to Jewish families across all life stages in the Córdoba region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Other Schools and Instruction (6116), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAL

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAHAD

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDALAHAF

Cultural, Identity & Inclusion Programs

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Activities, Clubs & Campus Life

Keywords

• Jewish community services
• Religious education
• Jewish day school
• Synagogue services
• Cultural community programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Córdoba Capital

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Centro Unión Israelita de Córdoba is a Jewish community center (Kehilá) that delivers religious services, formal Jewish education from kindergarten through secondary school, youth and adult programming, cultural events, and lifecycle services including cemetery and burial arrangements. Its core offerings center on the Colegio Israelita General San Martín (K-12 Jewish school), Templo Beit Israel (synagogue), Espacio Cultural Aleph (cultural venue), and structured community groups (Mahut youth, Sheasani Ishá women's group, Golda seniors, Rikudim dance, choirs). Membership-based programs support Jewish identity, Hebrew language learning, and intergenerational community connection for Jewish families in Córdoba, Argentina.

Product overview

Centro Unión Israelita de Córdoba (CUI) is a Jewish community center offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational, religious, cultural, and social services. The core offerings include the Colegio Israelita General San Martín (a Jewish school from kindergarten through secondary education), the Templo Beit Israel (synagogue with religious services), and the Espacio Cultural Aleph (cultural venue for lectures and events). Supporting programs include Mahut (Masortí youth movement), Sheasani Ishá (women's group), Golda (seniors program), Gan Ierushalaim (preschool), Talmud Torá (religious education), Rikudim dance troupe, community choirs, cemetery services, and Macabi Noar sports club. The organization operates through multiple institutional structures including a Directing Commission, professional staff, and various community groups serving members across all life stages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Espacio Cultural Aleph: Cultural space for lectures, presentations, and community events
• Mahut
• Sheasani Ishá
• Golda
• Macabi Noar
• Gan Ierushalaim
• Templo Beit Israel
• Beit Midrash Ierushalaim
• Cementerio Israelita de Córdoba

Products and services

• Colegio Israelita General San Martín (Escuela Israelita) A Jewish day school operated by Centro Unión Israelita de Córdoba, offering primary and secondary education that combines secular academics with Jewish studies, Hebrew language, and cultural identity formation. It serves Jewish families in Córdoba seeking a full-time Jewish schooling option from kindergarten through secondary level.
• Templo Beit Israel The main synagogue of the kehilá offering daily and Shabbat prayers, religious ceremonies, and lifecycle events including Bar/Bat Mitzvá preparation and celebrations for community members.
• Espacio Cultural Aleph A cultural space operated by the kehilá that hosts lectures, presentations, seminars, and artistic events, including the Am Israel Jai seminar series and conferences by visiting speakers, for the Jewish community and broader public.
• Mahut - Juventud Masortí The Masorti youth movement of the kehilá offering educational activities, study sessions about Jewish identity, trips to Israel, and youth gatherings including the annual Latitudes encounter and Shavuot celebrations for young community members.
• Sheasani Ishá The women's group of the kehilá offering learning sessions, cultural activities, and community gatherings focused on Jewish women's identity and education for adult women members.
• Gan Ierushalaim A Jewish kindergarten and preschool program for young children featuring early childhood education combined with Jewish values and traditions, operated as part of the kehilá's educational portfolio.
• Golda - Adults/Seniors Group An adults and seniors group meeting regularly for social activities, the 'Pensar Distinto' workshop, Rikudim dance classes, and functional training sessions for older community members.
• Cementerio Israelita de Córdoba Jewish cemetery services operated by the kehilá including burial arrangements, maintenance, and memorial commemorations (Iortzait) for community members and their families.
• Talmud Torá Jewish religious education program for children and adults preparing for Bar/Bat Mitzvá ceremonies and supporting ongoing Jewish learning within the community.
• Rikudim (Dance Group) A folk dance troupe performing at community events, festivals, and the annual Collectivities Festival in Alta Gracia as part of the kehilá's cultural programming.
• Coros (Choirs) Community choir groups including Shir Hashirim performing at religious and cultural events for the kehilá and broader community.
• Macabi Noar A Jewish sports club affiliated with the Macabi movement hosting youth activities, Lag Baomer celebrations, and community events including Havdalá evenings in collaboration with the kehilá.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Universidad San AndrésminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026The Universidad San Andrés is conducting a strengthening project with the Colegio Israelita General San Martín, enhancing educational quality and academic development of the school's students.
• KKL ArgentinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025KKL Argentina works with Centro Unión Israelita de Córdoba on educational and community programming, including lectures and events. The partnership focuses on strengthening Jewish identity and connection to Israel through shared activities.
• Comunidad Educativa WeitzmancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2019The President of Centro Unión Israelita and the Secretary of Comunidad Educativa Weitzman signed a cooperation agreement to work together and facilitate collaboration between their respective educational institutions and communities.
• AMIA CulturacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019AMIA Cultura co-organized cultural events at Aleph Espacio Cultural, including lectures and cultural programming. The partnership brings prominent speakers and cultural content to the local Jewish community.
• DAIA Filial CórdobacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAIA (Delegación de Asociaciones Israelitas Argentinas) Filial Córdoba is the regional representative body for Jewish organizations, with Centro Unión participating in joint institutional activities and representing the Jewish community.
• Macabi NoarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacabi Noar is the Jewish youth movement that collaborates with Centro Unión on youth programming including Mahut (Masorti youth), Lag Baomer celebrations, and Havdala events. Joint activities include Maccabi games and youth gatherings.
• Kehila de RosariominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish community in Rosario that participates in inter-community events and gatherings organized by Centro Unión, including the Latitudes youth encounter.
• Unión Hebraica del ParaguayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish community organization in Paraguay that participates in regional youth events organized by Centro Unión, including the Latitudes encounter.
• Comunidade ShalomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish community from Brazil participating in the Latitudes 2024 youth encounter hosted by Centro Unión.
• Kadima ChileminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish community organization from Chile participating in the Latitudes 2024 youth encounter organized by Centro Unión.
• Fundación PardesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish educational foundation participating in the Latitudes 2024 regional youth encounter organized by Centro Unión.
• NCI MontevideominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish community organization from Montevideo, Uruguay participating in regional youth programming through Centro Unión.
• Sociedad Cultural Israelita Scholem AleijemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural Jewish organization participating in inter-community events organized by Centro Unión.
• Comunidad Ajdut IsraelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish community organization participating in Centro Unión's regional youth programming and events.
• Lamroth HakolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish community organization participating in inter-community events and gatherings organized by Centro Unión.
• La Casa by NCIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish community space in Montevideo associated with NCI, participating in regional youth events organized by Centro Unión.
• Kehila de TucumánminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish community in Tucumán province participating in Centro Unión organized inter-community events.
• Kehila de Bahia BlancaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish community in Bahia Blanca participating in regional youth encounters and community events organized by Centro Unión.
• Colegio Israelita General San MartíncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Israeli school operated by Centro Unión provides Jewish religious and secular education from kindergarten through secondary level. Located at the community's facilities, the school integrates Jewish values with academic excellence.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 92nd Street Y (92NY): A landmark Jewish community and cultural center in New York offering lectures, classes, performing arts and member programming. Comparable as an international reference model for a Jewish communal institution monetizing cultural programming (lectures, seminars) alongside religious and educational services.
• AMIA (Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina): The largest and most established Jewish communal organization in Argentina, operating community services, education, cultural programming and welfare support in Buenos Aires. Comparable as a Jewish communal umbrella serving families across lifecycle stages; differs by national scale and centralization versus CUI's single-city focus.

Regional players

• Kadima Chile: Chilean Jewish community organization that participated in Latitudes 2024 hosted by CUI. Comparable as a peer Latin American Jewish communal body engaged in similar youth, cultural and educational programming.
• Unión Hebraica del Paraguay: Jewish community organization in Paraguay that participates in regional youth events organized by CUI. Comparable as a peer Latin American Jewish communal body sharing similar service mix on a smaller, cross-border scale.
• Kehilá Rosario: Argentine Jewish community in Rosario that collaborates with CUI on inter-community youth events such as Latitudes. Comparable as a same-movement kehilá in a different Argentine city, jointly engaging in regional programming.

Direct peers

• Congregación Israelita de la República Argentina (CIRA): A Masorti/Conservative synagogue and Jewish community organization in Argentina offering religious services, education and community programming. Directly comparable as a peer denomination-aligned kehilá with similar lifecycle programming (school, youth, cultural events).
• Sociedad Hebraica Argentina: Buenos Aires-based Jewish community center offering cultural, educational, sports and youth programming for member families. Comparable as a Jewish communal center with a multi-vertical programming model (school adjacent, cultural, social, sports).
• Templo Libertad (Comunidad Israelita del Sur): Major Masorti synagogue and community hub in Buenos Aires offering religious, educational and cultural services. Comparable as a movement-aligned institution providing the same denomination's lifecycle programming to Argentine Jewish families.
• Comunidad Bet El: Masorti-aligned Jewish community in Buenos Aires providing synagogue services, education and adult programming. Comparable as a peer movement kehilá targeting similar demographics (Jewish families seeking balanced tradition/modernity).
• NCI (Nueva Comunidad Israelita) Montevideo: Masorti-aligned Jewish community in Montevideo running synagogue, education and youth services — and a direct Latitudes 2024 partner of CUI. Comparable as a sister Masorti kehilá in the Southern Cone that jointly coordinates youth programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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