Important Links in Jewish Education
Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education
The Partnership for Excellence in Jewish
Education (PEJE), founded in 1997 by Michael Steinhardt and Rabbi Yitz
Greenberg, is a collaborative of visionary Jewish philanthropists who
seek to create a vibrant and sustainable Jewish future through
strengthening the Jewish day school movement in North America. In its
first six years, PEJE's model of making grants, providing expertise,
and advocating for the day school movement reached over 150
elementary, middle, and high schools and invested a total of nearly
$16 million in the field. PEJE has contributed to the opening of over
60 new Jewish day schools.
The Avi Chai Foundation
Avi Chai is a private foundation established in 1984 which
functions in the United States and in Israel. Eventually Avi Chai
intends to function in all regions with major Jewish populations.
Avi Chai works to encourage those of the Jewish faith towards greater
commitment to Jewish observance and lifestyle by increasing their
understanding, appreciation and practice of Jewish traditions, customs
and laws.
Superfund for Jewish Education
Jewish Day School education is the single strongest indicator
of future Jewish involvement, the key to Jewish survival
and continuity. The Superfund for Jewish Education and Continuity
raises money for intensive Jewish education for Jewish children,
irrespective of their religious affiliation or family financial
resources.
Hillel at Loyola
Hillel at Loyola is the organization of Jewish students and faculty at the university. Hillel is the Jewish voice and presence at Loyola planning education, cultural, and social programs of Jewish content. Hillel is located on the second floor of Munedlein Center, 773-508-2193. For information, contact the Hillel director, Patti Ray at pray@luc.edu.