Our Mission

@akiva is a vibrant place for Cleveland teens to explore and grow in their devotion to Judaism and Israel while fostering everlasting friendships.

From Israel advocacy, leadership training, and college prep for Jewish students to original Jewish theatre, @akiva offers Hebrew and so much more! @akiva is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and a partner agency of the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland.

• Out of the box, innovative thinking • Strong content-knowledge-based programs • Outreach to teens beyond the schools and synagogues • New methods of delivery • Israel education as a strong foundation for Jewish identity

• Hebrew and Israel education provider • Facilitator of community teen programs • Developer/connector/provider of teen programs • Responsibility for the Cleveland Shin Shinim program