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As Public Schools Reel, Jewish Day Schools Grow

JL;DR SUMMARY Jewish day schools in Seattle are experiencing a notable surge in enrollment, driven by factors such as increasing concerns over antisemitism, the desire for a robust Jewish identity, and dissatisfaction with the public school system's handling of Jewish-related issues. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish IdentityCommunity EngagementJewish Day SchoolsJewish ContinuitySeattleEnrollment TrendsDay School AffordabilityPublic Vs. Private EducationPluralistic Education

Places mentioned

Seattle, Washington, United States
"Her family decided to enroll at Seattle Jewish Community School (SJCS), a pluralistic school in Green Lake."
Beacon Hill, Washington, United States
"This fall, their daughter would start kindergarten at the public school near their home on Beacon Hill."
Bellevue, Washington, United States
"The Bellevue School District, as written about here, has not achieved high marks for handling anti-Jewish activity in its schools."
Seward Park, Washington, United States
"Rebekah Binns, a resident of Seward Park and a parent of children at Graham Hill Elementary School."
Green Lake, Washington, United States
"Her family decided to enroll at Seattle Jewish Community School (SJCS), a pluralistic school in Green Lake."

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