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Where there is a
Jewish high school
there is a
Jewish future.

You can help.

n 1993, a study commissioned
by AVI CHAI concluded that "at least
nine years of Jewish education mark
the most significant upward jump in
Jewish involvement. Jewish day
schools are the only type of Jewish
education that stands up against
the very rapidly growing rate of
assimilation.
Over the past several weeks, we
have tried to focus the attention of
American Jewry — families as well as
leaders and decision makers — on the
good news. The news of a groundswell
of Jewish high schools all across
America.
These high schools build on the
accomplishments of America's 500
day schools, which have enjoyed
uninterrupted growth over the past
two decades.
Each new high school is the result
of cooperation — between concerned
parents and grandparents, rabbis and
congregations, school officials and
educators, community leaders and
Federations.
We should all take a moment to
celebrate. Because where there are
Jewish high schools there is a Jewish
future.
But it is not enough to celebrate.
Much remains to be done.
If your community does not yet
have a Jewish high school, establishing
one should be at the top of your
agenda and your community's agenda.
Where there is a Jewish high school,
everything should be done to nurture
it, and give it the resources, respect
and recognition it so richly deserves.
Never before in American history
has there been such a broad interest in
Jewish education. The window of
opportunity is now open. But windows
of opportunity are notoriously fickle.
They are not open forever.
If you are a parent or grandparent,
a federation officer or a foundation
executive, you can help build Jewish
education for coming generations.

It's our future. Be a part of it!

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