Why support Jewish education?
We know you
recognize the importance of Jewish education in building community and
securing Jewish identity. And you understand that it is our
responsibility to continue to remind our community and its leaders that
Jewish education is an investment in Jewish continuity, and that we
must remain steadfast to ensure our mission is successful.
Why give to the Friends Campaign?
With the support of community members like you, these are among
Jewish educational experiences provided by BJE/RI to our community:
- Aaron
is a student at the Harry Elkin Midrasha Community High School and a
mentor to a student with special needs. He and more than 100 teens are
exploring and strengthening their Jewish identity and building a
community of peers through the study of Torah, tradition and Hebrew,
all while developing their leadership skills and serving our community
at Midrasha and in programs like Inter-Generations!, the March of the
Living and Timeless Jerusalem, an online, virtual environment course.
- More
than 500 adults and children celebrated the joy of Hanukkah and the
warmth of community at Kol Echad: One Voice, a community concert
presented by PJ Library and partners.
- Rivka’s professional
expertise was enhanced at the Zelniker Conference. She and hundreds of
Jewish educators-both novices and veterans-are engaging in professional
development experiences, workshops and creativity opportunities as they
hone their skills and ensure a quality Jewish education for thousands
of students in greater Rhode Island.
- Zach experienced Israel as
a living classroom at the Alexander Muss High School in Hod HaSharon.
Zach and 25 other high school and college students will experience the
wonders of Israel on a spectrum of study and learning programs.
- 15
women of other faiths have enrolled in the Mothers Circle program,
gaining the practice and knowledge they need to support them and their
families in their generous choice to raise their children Jewishly.
These
are just some examples of the educational opportunities the Bureau is
providing to the community this year. We ask you to support Jewish
education in our community through a gift to the 2010 Friends Campaign.
Make a contribution in support of Jewish education
To make your contribution, you may do one of the following:
- Click on the "donate" button above to make an online contribution using your Visa or Mastercard
- Call Claire Roche, Director of Operations, at 401.331.0956 x185 with your Visa or Mastercard number
- Mail your contribution to the Bureau, attention Claire Roche
For information on planned giving or other ways you can help, click here.