Mission and Vision

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Jewish education has always been the foundation of a thriving Jewish future. Yet in a world that is rapidly changing—amid rising antisemitism, evolving communal needs, and shifting learning environments—our work has never been more urgent. At The Jewish Education Project, we recognize that meeting today’s challenges requires not only equipping educators with the best tools and resources but also reimagining what Jewish education can be. By fostering innovation, embracing new technologies, and building collaborative partnerships, we ensure that Jewish education continues to inspire learners, instill Jewish pride, and shape a better future for the Jewish people and the world.

Our mission: To strengthen the Jewish educational ecosystem by inspiring and empowering educators to meet the challenges and possibilities of today and tomorrow.

Our vision: Educational experiences enable all Jewish youth and their families to thrive as proud Jews and in the world.

Our Values

At The Jewish Education Project, our core values express who we are, what we do and how we work: with our staff, our board, our educational partners and all of our stakeholders across the globe. These six enduring foundational, and interdependent values guide and drive our success.

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We inspire intentional learning communities

We inspire intentional learning communities

We believe learning works best in communities where everyone feels they truly belong. As Ruth said, "Your people are my people." We work to understand and care about everyone's experiences - both their happiness and struggles - while creating engaging and challenging learning spaces.

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We Promote Growth through Personalized Learning

We Promote Growth through Personalized Learning

We believe great learning combines facts and skills with wisdom and understanding. Learning should be a personal journey of discovery that helps people of all ages thrive. We encourage learning from many different sources, as the Psalms say: "From all of my teachers, I have gained understanding."

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We respect where people are and offer a map of possibility

We respect where people are and offer a map of possibility

We believe in helping people and organizations grow by first accepting them as they are, respecting everyone, and then helping them dream bigger. As Golda Meir said, "Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement." This approach is key to improving Jewish education and making a positive impact on both Jewish communities and the world.

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We strive for excellence through innovation

We strive for excellence through innovation

We believe in creating bold new ideas and leading our community through both real-world experience and current research, both Jewish and general. We strive for excellence in what we do and how we do it. We hold ourselves to high standards while staying open to learning from mistakes, as Einstein said, "A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new."

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We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

We believe in the strength and beauty of diverse communities where education honors everyone's dignity, recognizing that all people are created in God's image. As Rabbi Abraham Kook wrote, everything in life "teems with richness" and strives to grow and improve. Since everyone carries this divine spark, Jewish education must be available and accessible to all. It should help everyone reach their full potential.