Jewish education

Canadian Jewish schools hit with CRA complaint over alleged support for Israeli military

A CRA complaint accuses 11 Jewish schools of aiding foreign military recruitment and violating charity rules.

Boys in the hallway at Jewish day school
Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrives to deliver his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outlining the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, U.S., April 12, 2026.

Satmar HQ condemns Mamdani for vetoing no protest buffer zones around educational facilities

Peter Deutsch, founder of the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation, addresses the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board on January 12, 2026, in Oklahoma City.

Jewish families, rabbi, ask to join lawsuit to block Oklahoma Jewish charter school

Arriving at Yael Camp

Yael Camp: Europe’s premier Jewish summer experience


Jewish School in Chicago secures new head, building for fall 2027 debut

A new Jewish high school in downtown Chicago has appointed its first head of school. Set to open in 2027, it will offer a unique blend of rigorous academics and Jewish pride.

Richard H. Cuenca, the newly appointed head of school for the forthcoming Davis School in Chicago, stands inside the campus as construction continues.

Jewish education organization targets program at adults with intellectual disabilities

The program, called What’s Mine is Yours: Jewish Adult Learning for All., aims to provide Jewish academic resources for adults with disabilities, who have few options for Jewish educations.

GRADUATES FROM a What's Mine is Yours class at Keshet in Chicago.

After 4 years of war, Ukraine’s Jews adapt to a life of sirens, shortages and uncertainty

The Russian invasion, which marks its fourth anniversary on Tuesday, has reshaped everything in the lives of Ukrainian Jews.

People charge their devices, eat and warm themselves at a mobile resilience hub set up in a residential district amid electricity and heating interruptions on Jan. 20, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Elite South African school apologizes over refusal to play Jewish day school at fixture

A South African school apologized after audio recordings contradicted its claim that a canceled match with a Jewish school was due to scheduling issues.

 South African flag.

Teaching Jewish happiness after October 7: An educator's fresh approach to Jewish pride

EDUCATION AFFAIRS: In the aftermath of trauma, Dr. Ben-Shahar advocates for teaching positivity and success in Jewish education, shifting focus from suffering to pride, resilience, and happiness.

'In the Diaspora we need to continue with Jewish education.’ Tal Ben-Shahar at the Yael Awards in Vienna earlier this month.

At Vienna’s Yael Awards, Jewish education is framed as infrastructure, not crisis response

With antisemitism rising, the Yael Foundation shifts the conversation from reactive measures to long-term investment, honoring schools that treat Jewish education as the backbone of resilience

Survivor Agam Berger played "Hallelujah."

Own your flame

How the Yael Awards are blazing the future of Jewish education

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli presenting an award to Deputy Mayor of Rome Tobia Zevi, who received it on behalf of the Mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri, honored for his unwavering support, his commitment to Jewish education, and his role in strengthening Jewish life in Rome and beyond.

Top Jewish educators from around the world selected as finalists for the 2026 Yael Awards

"Education is the most important investment we can make for a strong Jewish future.”

The Yael Awards statue

Learning Hebrew in bomb shelters: How Dnipro Jewry endures Russian invasion

The war opened new opportunities for Dnipro's Jews to reconnect to Judaism, finding purpose and hope amid the missile barrages.

Dnipro, Ukraine in January 2026.

Tulsa’s Jewish community pushes back on Oklahoma Jewish charter school proposal

“To bypass community consultation in favor of an externally driven initiative is a serious error,” the community stated.

Peter Deutsch, founder of the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation, addresses the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board on Jan. 12, 2026, in Oklahoma City.