Shaping Jewish Future with Education
Jewish education is essential to upholding traditions and values while building a foundation for future leaders
to carry the light of Judaism forward. The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia invests in immersive
educational and experiential opportunities that create profound connections to Judaism and the communities.

Jewish Education in Households
Of Greater Philadelphia Jewish households with children…
9% attend Jewish early
childhood education
13% 15%
attend Hebrew school
utilize Jewish daycare
From Day Schools…
Jewish day schools instill a strong foundation of Jewish values and inspiration
for the next generation of leaders through academically challenging
environments for students to become thought leaders in the wider world.

$1,250,000+ distributed through grants based on a weighted student per capita model to nine local Jewish
Day Schools as well as the OROT special needs program, filling a critical philanthropic gap
between tuition income and the true cost to run a quality Jewish Day School.

$16,000,000 raised for need-based scholarships through Pennsylvania’s
Department of Community and Economic Development’s EITC and
OSTC programs managed by the Foundation for Jewish Day Schools
I believe supporting Jewish education can have a huge
impact on strengthening future Jewish generations.”
- Ariel Shore Miller, Jewish Federation NextGen Member
…To Shuls
The Jewish Federation supports adult Jewish education programs such as the
South Philadelphia Shtiebel, a modern Orthodox shul and an innovative spiritual
home for many. Its Beit Midrash program has consistently offered weekly online
adult Jewish education on the Talmud, Tanakh and foundations of Judaism.

… And Classrooms without Walls
The Jewish Federation promotes and increases formal and informal Jewish educational
opportunities for teenagers including immersive experiences such as youth groups.

$95,000+ for support of
Jewish youth groups
$15,000+ teen incentive grants across six organizations
(CTeens, USY, NFTY, Tzofim, BBYO and NSCY)
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