Day school affordability

By Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz
Published on November 8, 2012

In religious Jewish communities, the affordability of day schools is one of the most discussed social challenges. Supporting vibrant, successful, viable Jewish day schools is no less than supporting the Jewish future — our children are our future, and the values we demonstrate and pass on will determine what they will do with the torch when they are its bearers.

Opinion: On the money

By David Suissa
Published on December 22, 2011

What do you do when you run out of money? When you’re about to be evicted from your home, or having trouble feeding your kids, or simply can’t afford the basic necessities of life? What happens, also, when you can’t afford certain things you consider crucial — like sending your children to a Jewish day school?

Tuition grants, endowments to benefit day schools

By Julie Gruenbaum Fax
Published on May 10, 2011

More than half the students in Los Angeles Jewish day schools receive financial aid to pay tuition, which runs between $12,000 and $30,000 per year. And with both tuition and the number of students requiring aid expected to continue climbing, BJE: Builders of Jewish Education is partnering with local donors and national organizations both to alleviate the immediate crisis and work toward long-term solutions for lowering the cost of Jewish education.

School’s suit over Kohl’s contest is tossed

Published on March 7, 2011

A lawsuit filed by a Florida school against two Jewish day schools in the state over a national online contest sponsored by Kohl's was dismissed. A judge in Broward County, Fla., dismissed the suit on March 3, saying that the owners of the Abi's Place school for disabled children could not prove that it had an official deal with the Hebrew Academy Community School and Rohr Bais Chaya Academy to help Abi's win votes.

Scholarships help keep middle-income kids in Jewish schools

By Julie G Fax
Published on December 18, 2008

Amid the cascade of bad economic news of the past few months, five Jewish high schools in Los Angeles received some good news last week.

Concierges help families sort through education options

By Anita K. Kantrowitz
Published on November 1, 2007

More than most cities, Los Angeles boasts a wide array of Jewish day schools, religious schools, camps and youth and family activities. But if you're new in town, or a first-time parent, or just not familiar with the community, this wealth of opportunities can seem daunting. In February, the BJE launched its Concierge for Jewish Education program, focusing solely on Jewish offerings. And unlike a growing number of related services -- including locally published school guides or consultants who charge fees of up to $150 per hour -- the BJE provides its service for free.

Baltimore grant could set day school trend

By Jacob Berkman
Published on November 30, 2006

Jewish day school officials are looking at a recent $15 million tuition-relief grant from the Baltimore-based Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation and The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore as a trend-setting move to alleviate one of the biggest challenges facing Jewish education.

Court Writes Off Deductions

By Wendy J. Madnick
Published on February 7, 2002

In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes.