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Welcome to CFJE!

Driven by the fundamental belief that the richness of life increases through Jewish education, CFJE’s mission is to advance Jewish learning throughout metropolitan Chicago. Serving more than 25,000 students from early childhood through adult, we aim to make Jewish education more innovative, engaging, collaborative, experiential and Israel-oriented. CFJE launches cutting edge program models that are utilized in communities nationwide, helping us achieve our ultimate goal: creating a community of education.
News
CFJE ANNOUNCES SUSAN AND MARC SACKS TA'AM YISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

New scholarship fund will assist families in sending 8th graders on intense, proven Jewish identity-building experience in Israel. Click here for details.



"HOMELAND," WITH 6 AWARDS IN TOW, RELEASES 2nd EDITION

A new, second edition of HOMELAND: The Illustrated History of the State of Israel updates the history of the State of Israel from biblical times through July 2008, including the Winograd Commission Report on the war in Lebanon, the threat to Israel by Iran and Israel's 60th anniversary as a State. 

Click here to read the full story. 



CFJE AT THE 2010 FOLK FESTIVAL

Missed our booth? Don't worry, you can still participate in our brief fun, educational program.

Click here for our Festival program.

Events
NEW COURSE OPEN FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN

Foundations of Jewish Family Living, an interactive course for parents & grandparents, looks at topics like Shabbat, gossip, and the environment, examining ways to make Jewish life meaningful for children, and how to raise kids who respect themselves and others.

Click here for more details.

TA'AM YISRAEL 2011 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

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REGISTER NOW FOR HEBREW LANGUAGE CLASSES

Merkaz Ivrit Semester and
Yearly Courses


Click here for information
Click here to register on-line

For more information, contact the Ulpan Center (847) 410-3900, x 20
or ulpan@cfje.org



2009-10 DAWN SCHUMAN INSTITUTE CATALOG OF CLASSES

Click here to browse the exciting selection of Dawn Schuman Institute Classes.

Calendar


School Opening Institute
August 29, 2010
There's No Such Thing As a Born Teacher: Powerful Paths to Superb Jewish Teaching

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