Cyprus Montado
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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
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.
“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