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"Veshinantam levanechah, “And you shall teach your children.” The words of Devarim proclaim the overriding importance of Jewish education. Even more critical than one’s own learning is the education of Jewish youth. “Every community is required to appoint teachers; a city without a teacher should be put under a ban until the inhabitants thereof appoint one…[more]

Sep 14, 2009 | Author: Zvi Schoenburg | Category: 0903

At the last RAVSAK conference, Dr. Alex Pomson shared with us research findings on the motivations of parents who enroll their children in our Jewish community day schools. Large numbers come in search of community. Above all else, they wish to be involved in their children’s schooling for both...[More]

May 2, 2007 | Author: Leon Covitz | Category: 0702

During the Passover break, which I was spending with my family in London, I received an email from the RAVSAK head office requesting me to create an article on how my school has created its culture and how I grapple with the issue of how to make all involved with the school comfortable in the...[More]

Nov 30, 2009 | Author: Brad Hirschfield | Category: 0904

Much of the conversation on Jewish education in general, and pluralist Jewish education in particular, focuses on either the science or technology of the work. In my experience however, neither a scientific approach, by which I mean that which the educators must know, nor the technological...[More]

RAVSAK has provided extraordinary opportunities for Jewish educators to be inspired and transformed.”

Sue Einhorn, Upper School Principal
Carmel Academy

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As Hebrew language charter schools (HLCSs) arise in communities across the United States, they have added to the array of choices that parents face when making education decisions. In response to this change to the education marketplace, Jewish day schools have recognized the need to clarify the...[More]

RAVSAK is pleased to announce that we are again running a contest for the writing of original Hebrew poetry in all RAVSAK schools. Last year’s competition brought in an overwhelming response: more than 500 submissions from 28 schools. This year we can do even better![More]

For the third year in a row, RAVSAK has undertaken a study of enrollment trends in Jewish community day schools across North America to clarify the impact the economy and demographic changes have had on our individual and collective rosters. With 109 RAVSAK schools in the US and Canada now...[More]

Membership

Members of RAVSAK enjoy many benefits which support the overall work of the school and the professionals who lead them. Find out more about membership benefits and how your school can become a member.

Use our interactive map of member schools to find a Jewish Day School near you.

In addition to serving Jewish community day schools across North America, RAVSAK has a special category of membership for Jewish and educational organizations, consultants and companies which share our vision of excellence in Jewish day school education.