What is the J-Ticket?

The J-Ticket program is designed to initiate, maintain and grow Akron Jewish families’ engagement in the community. Think of it as a "bundle of services" at Akron's Jewish institutions. The J-Ticket significantly reduces the cost of the Mandel Early Childhood Education (ECE) program at the Shaw JCC or The Lippman School tuition, and the Shaw JCC traditional Jewish day camp or the Mandel ECE Summer Playhouse. It also includes membership at a participating synagogue and a family membership at the Shaw JCC.

What is the program gift card?

Each J-Ticket also includes a $250 program gift card which may be used to pay for any program/event/activity in the Akron Jewish community—held by any participating Jewish organization or synagogue in Akron.

How does the J-Ticket work?

A Jewish family pays the annual fee for the desired J-Ticket, then the participating agencies and synagogues involved are paid a predetermined amount per J-Ticket by JewishAkron. The Lippman School and Mandel ECE J-Ticket benefits are for the respective school year.

How can I buy a J-Ticket?

Completed applications should be submitted to the e-mail address listed in the program description. The J-Ticket is open to all Jewish families, regardless of financial need. J-Tickets can be purchased by the participants themselves or by family members, such as parents,or grandparents. Payments may be made in full to JewishAkron, or payments can be arranged through The Lippman School or the
Mandel ECE, respectively, depending on the ticket purchased. No payment plan is available for the Akron J-Ticket.

Lippman and ECE J-Tickets may be purchased from March 20th, 2023 - December 31st, 2023. The cost is prorated to 80% of full cost for those who join the program in November or December. Akron J-Tickets may be purchased from March 20th,2023 - September 1st, 2023.

Can I purchase more than one J-Ticket?

Families may purchase one J-Ticket for the Lippman School and one J-Ticket for the Mandel ECE for a total of two J-Tickets. No family may have two J-Tickets in the same program. A separate application is required for each J-Ticket. The cost of the second J-Ticket is only the cost of tuition at The Lippman School or Mandel ECE. Please be sure to make payment arrangements at both agencies if paying in installments.

JCBA Annual Campaign Requirement
The JewishAkron Annual Campaign supports many programs of value to Jewish families in our community, with a mission of promoting Jewish education in Akron, cultivating you Jewish leaders, and providing a campus that nurtures and supports family and community connections. A donation to the JewishAkron Annual Campaign is requested from all J-Ticket purchasers. Please help us sustain a thriving JewishAkron with a contribution to the Annual Campaign.

Acceptance in the J-Ticket Program

Unless you are applying for the Akron J-Ticket, admission to the ECE or The Lippman School is a pre-requisite to acceptance in the JTicket program. Please confirm enrollment before applying for the J-Ticket. For the 2023-24 school year, all eligible J-Ticket applicants will be accepted.

J-Ticket Program: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Mandel ECE J-Ticket

• Nine months of tuition for one child from September–May

• Shaw JCC family membership

• Shaw JCC Mandel ECE Summer Playhouse for two weeks

• $250 program voucher for use toward fees for any programs in the Akron Jewish community

• Annual dues at one participating synagogue

$6,250 • Value in excess of $10,000

Limit one Mandel ECE J-Ticket per family.
Submit applications and questions to Kim Garra at kgarra@jewishakron.org

Lippman J-Ticket

• One school-year of tuition for one child

• Shaw JCC family membership

• Shaw JCC traditional Jewish summer day camp for two weeks

• $250 program voucher for use toward fees for any programs in the Akron Jewish community

• Annual dues at one participating synagogue

$4,150 • Value in excess of $12,000

Limit one Lippman J-Ticket per family. Additional children are at full tuition but may apply for financial aid and, if enrolled in the Jewish Studies Program at The Lippman School, may also apply for the JewishAkron Scholarship.

Submit applications and questions to Tracy Finn at tfinn@thelippmanschool.org

Akron J-Ticket

• Shaw JCC family membership for September–August
• $250 program voucher for use toward fees for any programs in the Akron Jewish community
• Annual dues at one participating synagogue
• Application deadline is September 1, 2023

$1,250* • Value in excess of $2,000

Purchase of this ticket is available to people under the age of 40

*If you currently have a membership at a participating synagogue, the cost for the Akron J-Ticket is only $500, and the benefits are a Shaw JCC family membership and $250 for use toward fees for any programs in the Akron Jewish community.

Submit applications and questions to Sheri Galat at sgalat@jewishakron.org.