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Breaking the enrollment paradox: A new approach to Jewish day schools

JL;DR SUMMARY Jewish day schools, such as Schechter Boston, are reframing their approach to address declining enrollment despite improved educational quality and support. 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 EducationJewish Day SchoolsCommunity BuildingIdentity FormationEarly Childhood EducationLauder Impact InitiativeEnrollment StrategiesSchechter BostonFinancial Aid AwarenessInnovation In Education

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
"A 2023 study commissioned by Combined Jewish Philanthropies on behalf of Bostons day schools revealed several deep-seated misperceptions among prospective families."
Israel
"proposed shifting Jewish communal strategy from defense against antisemitism to the proactive promotion of Jewish joy. He passionately urged, Lets pour more resources into camps, day schools, trips to Israel, youth groups and other experiences proven to deliver strong outcomes."

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