BJE Chicago

The mission of the Board of Jewish Education is to nurture the continuity and quality of Jewish life through Jewish education, and to be a leader in implementing the vision of Jewish education. The BJE is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to:

• Enhancing the quality of Jewish education in the community
• Increasing enrollment in Jewish education at all levels
• Advocating on behalf of students, parents, institutions and professionals involved in Jewish education
• Maximizing the involvement of the community, parents and other interested parties in support of our programs and the overall Jewish educational enterprise of our community
• Inspiring, instructing and involving learners of all ages so that they participate in Jewish life, pursue Jewish education as a positive life-long activity and develop the capability to contribute to the Jewish community and the Jewish people
• Remaining responsive to the changing needs of the community and where possible serving as a catalyst