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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 428

AVI CHAI Foundation

Illustrative: A man writes a check (PeopleImages/Getty Images via JTA)
March 27, 2018, 4:23 am
Mega-donors are taking over Jewish philanthropy, study says
As the total amount of money donated to Jewish causes declined in recent decades, number of donors plummeted, research says
By Ben Sales
Illustrative: Scott Sokol, head of school at MetroWest Jewish Day School in Framingham, Massachusetts, leads morning circle, one of several camp-like elements the school has adopted. (Courtesy of MetroWest Jewish Day School/via JTA)
September 17, 2017, 12:57 am
Why Jewish day schools are trying to be more like summer camp
Studies show that strong bonds with mentors and project-based learning cultivate independent students who are less prone to stress
By Ira Stoll
David Rozenson, CEO of Beit Avi Chai in Jerusalem. (Courtesy)
September 12, 2017, 2:57 am
After escaping USSR aged 7, cultural director went back to establish Jewish life
As head of Beit Avi Chai in Jerusalem, David Rozenson works to unite — and educate — Jews through varied programming
By Yaakov Schwartz
Illustrative photo of ultra-Orthodox school girls in New York. (Uri Lenz/Flash90)
November 1, 2014, 3:53 am
Jewish school enrollment up 12%, fueled by ultra-Orthodox growth
Nearly 255,000 students are enrolled in 861 US Jewish day schools from pre-K level to 12th grade, according to new census
By JTA
August 21, 2013, 6:14 pm
Jewish Theological Seminary receives $2.67 million
Grant from Avi Chai Foundation is intended to boost school’s support of Jewish educators across the US
By JTA
Illustrative: BBYO participants. (Courtesy of BBYO via JTA)
April 1, 2013, 7:49 pm
New study offers tips on engaging Jewish teens
Research suggests social media, stronger staffing and added flexibility are effective for cultivating hard-to-reach group
By Gil Shefler
Proponents of Jewish summer camp claim the experience increases the likelihood that kids will light Shabbat candles and attend synagogue. (Courtesy of the Foundation for Jewish Camp via JTA)
February 3, 2013, 9:57 pm
Are rising camp costs a threat to Jewish continuity?
Convinced that summer sleep-aways connect kids to Judaism, donors and directors are seeking ways to keep camp affordable
By Gil Shefler
Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi
June 6, 2012, 3:49 pm
Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi
10 ways to REALLY help Israel
Sadly, many pro-Israel groups and leaders are focused on the wrong things. Here’s what they should be doing
Image capture of the ELI talks website (www.elitalks.org)
From the WebMay 12, 2012, 8:47 am
Jewish version of TED talks launched
Avi Chai Foundation hosts discussions by experts on Jewish topics, reports The Jewish Week
March 16, 2012, 9:28 am
Camp foundation grant to fund new specialty camps
The new camps to engage the 90 percent of Jewish youth in grades 6-12 who do not report memorable camp experiences
March 6, 2012, 2:48 pm
Jewish foundations meet to discuss Israel education
Some 80 groups gathered last week in New York for a meeting called iThink convened by the iCenter
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