In 2008, The Efshar Project (formerly known as the Colorado Jewish ECE Initiative) was created to build Jewish identity through increasing access to high quality professional learning experiences. Today, we have expanded our work and refined our core mission. We work on behalf of: 11 Jewish ECEs in the Denver/Boulder community Approximately 200 educators Almost 1000 children 850 families that attend our partner early learning centers and preschools We exist to: Serve as a trusted resource and advocacy hub for all things Jewish ECE Provide leading edge, responsive professional learning and leadership development to educators in our partner schools Partner with lay and professional leaders in Jewish organizations to increase support for high quality Jewish ECE experiences Offer community-wide family programming to facilitate strong and meaningful connections among families Strengthen connections to the broader Colorado Jewish community through strategic partnerships