Every year, we help hundreds of Israeli and unaffiliated families find Jewish schools for their children.
Our friendly staff are a helpful guide for parents going through the search and application process.
“Actually, I was always curious about Jewish schools. But, I was intimidated by the cost and the fact that we don’t go to synagogue.
Sarah from JEI was super helpful. She helped me generate a list of local options and find a school that feels like our second home!”
Susan
Boca Raton, FL
Every day, JEI staff are on the phone getting to know parents and advising them on local Jewish schools and scholarship opportunities. We are a friendly, trusted resource to empower you with the information you need to make the best decision for your child.
Fill out a form letting us know about you and your family. We work with Jewish families who aren’t already enrolled in Jewish schools.
After reviewing your application, we reach out to start a conversation and get to know you. If you’re not eligible, we’ll send you an email letting you know.
We’ll come up with a list of schools for you to check out. You tour, interview, and apply. Once you’re in, we’ll begin working on scholarships together.
Based on your eligibility, we’ll generate a list of scholarships and walk you through the applications. JEI also has a scholarship fund that you can tap into.
You’ve received your acceptance letters, payment schedule, and new school to get to. If you need anything else, you know where to find us!
Hear from families who have
successfully made the switch
Many parents find that the Jewish peer group, dual-curriculum, and the wholesome values are worth the cost. More and more appreciate that they know who the teachers are and like having additional security measures in place.
Tell us a little about you — and we’ll get in touch with more info.
Here’s the awesome team that will be reaching out to help you
Born and raised in the Old City of Jerusalem, Sarah is a lifelong educator and mother of five. After teaching in Israel, she moved to Miami to launch a Jewish school for Israeli families — starting with 35 students and growing to over 400. That school became a model for dozens more across the U.S.
“Every Jewish child — no matter where they live or how connected they feel — deserves access to a strong Jewish education.”
A mom of three, Keren is passionate about helping families access Jewish schools and camps. Her favorite part of the work? Seeing the ripple effect one great experience can have.
“When a child loves their camp or school, it changes the entire family. That feeling — it’s priceless.”
Shoshana is a devoted wife and mother with a deep passion for helping others grow. With a Psychology degree from Touro College and experience across multiple fields, she brings insight, empathy, and dedication to every interaction.
“Helping someone succeed starts with understanding who they are — and then giving them the tools to become who they’re meant to be.”
Chana Baila supports JEI’s operations across the U.S. — and brings warmth and care to every conversation. A proud team member and remote worker, she loves what she does.
“Knowing that a child is walking into a Jewish school or camp for the first time — and that I helped make that happen — is everything.
Moshe has worked in Yeshiva day schools for over 20 years and brings deep knowledge and heart to his work at JEI. Based in L.A., he’s proud to help families explore Jewish education — especially those doing so for the first time.
“Every Jewish child should know where they come from. That connection can change their life.”
Chasya is a proud Israeli mom of two, a former teacher of seven years, and someone who truly puts her heart into helping families.
“The most meaningful part of my work is seeing Jewish children feel proud of who they are — and helping families feel like they belong.”
JEI stands for Jewish Education Initiative and was created in order to help families navigate the Jewish education options in their areas. We have a team of knowledgeable and friendly professionals who guide parents on the search for schools, camps, and scholarships.
We have a network of hundreds of Jewish day schools across North America. Depending on where you are located, we can help you generate a list of interesting options to reach out to.
No, not all religious schools require the family to be religious to attend their school. Many Jewish schools are actually happy to have a diverse parent and student body!
The key to successfully finding a school where your family will be comfortable is asking the right questions and having an honest conversation with the head of the school. We’ve helped many non-religious families who have been very happy with their Jewish school experiences.
Our mission is to work with families who are not already in Jewish . Practically speaking, that means that a child has to have not been in a Jewish school for at least 3 years to be eligible for our scholarships and service.
If you are a family with children already in Jewish day school, this is a great opportunity to help friends switch from public school. We would appreciate your referrals and recommendations!
We get that question a lot. A few reasons why families value a Jewish education over public school – especially these days – are the close-knit community, pro-Israel/Jewish values, strong academics, and safe environment (often with an armed guard).
Children are heavily influenced by their peers so a school made up of families that share the same wholesome values is becoming more and more of a priority for families. Each school is different so we encourage parents to set up interviews and evaluate each option for themselves.
Unfortunately, we are only aware of partial scholarships to help families subsidize the cost of Jewish day school. Families can also reach out to the schools themselves about needs-based scholarships and any additional local subsidies that could be available to them once they have been accepted.
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