STRENGTHENING JEWISH LIFE

JEWISH EDUCATION

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Jewish education is where it all begins — the spark that shapes identity, strengthens community, and connects generations.

In the New York area — across all five boroughs in New York City plus Long Island and Westchester — UJA makes it possible for children and families to have greater access to the Jewish education that meets their needs. Our support extends from little kids learning their aleph-bets at day schools to immersive Israel experiences for teens and adults.

To ensure Jewish education is strong, inclusive, and sustainable, we invest in:

Scholarships that make day school tuition affordable
Support for diverse learners — from special education training to dedicated on-site emotional support teams
Training and benefits for educators to recruit and retain top talent
Innovative programs that connect Jewish learning to today’s world and reflect the diversity of our community

Day School Tuition Fund

LAUNCHED IN FALL 2025

This pilot expands access to Jewish day schools by providing tuition support for first-time enrollees and families of Jewish communal professionals at eligible schools. Backed by a $15 million, three-year investment, it reflects UJA’s commitment to making Jewish education accessible to a broad and diverse community.

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Facts About Day School Education in NY

Across New York City, Long Island, and Westchester

~128,000 students

attend a Jewish day school or yeshiva

UJA helps strengthen

300 day schools/yeshivot

around New York City

First-of-its-kind Day School Challenge secured

$82M for NY area schools

to ensure affordability, stability, and excellence

Our advocacy efforts helped secure

$70M (55% increase)

in NY state funds for school security and capital needs

Across New York City, Long Island, and Westchester

~128,000 students

attend a Jewish day school or yeshiva

UJA helps strengthen

300 day schools/yeshivot

around New York City

First-of-its-kind Day School Challenge secured

$82M for NY area schools

to ensure affordability, stability, and excellence

Our advocacy efforts helped secure

$70M (55% increase)

in NY state funds for school security and capital needs

Scholarships, Fellowships & Funds

FOR DAY SCHOOL/YESHIVA STUDENTS & FAMILIES

Day School Tuition Fund: Tuition support for first-time enrollees of Jewish day schools and families of Jewish communal professionals.

Rose Biller Fund: $1M annually for day school and yeshiva students in and around NYC with greatest need.
FOR ADVANCED EDUCATION

Selim & Rachel Benin Scholarship: For gifted, disadvantaged Israeli students in graduate science fields.

UJA Graduate Fellowship: For grad students entering Jewish nonprofit careers.

HFLS Scholarship: For undergrad, grad, and professional students in and around NYC.

FOR CULTURAL & IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

Immersive Jewish Experience Scholarship: Offers needs-based aid for immersive programs.

Belfer Teen Fellowship: Supports high school students with Jewish leadership and learning experiences.

MASA Israel Scholarship: Funds short- and long-term Israel programs.
FOR EDUCATORS

Fund for Jewish Education: Offers benefits (medical, pension, life insurance) and training for early childhood, congregational, day school, and teen educators.

OUR IMPACT AREAS

New York Jewish Day Schools & Yeshivot

Strong Jewish identity begins at day schools and yeshivot. We strengthen and build the capacity of New York’s Jewish education system through:

Helping families afford tuition through scholarships and endowments
Creating school cultures and curricula that reflect today’s diverse Jewish community
Equipping teachers and schools with programs to support every learner
Supporting programs that provide thoughtful Israel education

See the full list of UJA day school grantees for 2025-26 academic school year.

Jewish Educators

Our children are the key to our Jewish future. To carry our culture and pride forward, we support efforts to ensure Jewish schools are staffed by passionate, skilled teachers.

Training teachers — from preschool classrooms to teen programs — to inspire curiosity and pride in Jewish life
Making sure schools can offer strong benefits so talented educators choose to stay and thrive

Inclusive Supports for All

Everyone deserves to feel accepted. To build an inclusive and compassionate world for the next generation, we’re advancing a culture of belonging and expanding opportunities for all Jewish children and families by:

Opening doors for learners of all abilities by enhancing programs to meet their needs
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Jewish youth with safe spaces, trainings for educators, and Pride Camps
Making schools caring places by supporting mental health with counseling, workshops, and support groups for kids, parents, and educators

Innovative Learning

Jewish learning should feel alive and relevant. To nurture the next generation of leaders, we’re investing in educational institutes that inspire connection to tradition while advancing pluralism and moral vision.

New York Jewish Day Schools & Yeshivot

Jewish Educators

Inclusive Supports for All

Innovative Learning

Strong Jewish identity begins at day schools and yeshivot. We strengthen and build the capacity of New York’s Jewish education system through:

Helping families afford tuition through scholarships and endowments
Creating school cultures and curricula that reflect today’s diverse Jewish community
Equipping teachers and schools with programs to support every learner
Supporting programs that provide thoughtful Israel education

See the full list of UJA day school grantees for 2025-26 academic school year.

Why Jewish Education Matters

Hear from students themselves about how Jewish day school has shaped who they are — and how Jewish values guide them today.

STRENGTHENING JEWISH LIFE

JEWISH EDUCATION

Day School Tuition Fund

Facts About Day School Education in NY

~128,000 students

300 day schools/yeshivot

$82M for NY area schools

$70M (55% increase)

~128,000 students

300 day schools/yeshivot

$82M for NY area schools

$70M (55% increase)

Scholarships, Fellowships & Funds

FOR DAY SCHOOL/YESHIVA STUDENTS & FAMILIES

FOR ADVANCED EDUCATION

FOR CULTURAL & IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

FOR EDUCATORS

OUR IMPACT AREAS

Why Jewish Education Matters

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