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Spotlight on Dr. Audrey Weiner Miami Jewish Film Festival Committee Chair

Sep 1, 2023

Spotlight on Dr. Audrey Weiner Miami Jewish Film Festival Committee Chair

Life is complicated, fractious, and ever more precious today. Film gives us a way to have conversations about difficult issues, without rancor. It gives us a way to appreciate what we may not have understood before.
Diller Teen Fellows Summer Seminar in Israel

Aug 25, 2023

Diller Teen Fellows Summer Seminar in Israel

Miami’s Diller Teen Fellows concluded their inspiring and life-changing program with a three-week trip to Israel, joining hundreds of Jewish teens from 32 communities in seven countries. Immersed in the rich history and culture of our Jewish homeland, this emotional and powerful journey marked the culmination of their year-long programming.
Appreciating Elul

Aug 18, 2023

Appreciating Elul

It’s that time of year again -- the end of a year full of happy times, milestones, and mistakes. Or is it the beginning of a new year? One filled with endless possibilities and untapped potential. Depending on how you look at it, it’s both. For anyone who plays a role in Jewish education, it’s most definitely the beginning.
Friends of the March of the Living

Aug 11, 2023

Friends of the March of the Living

The mission of the Friends of the March of the Living is to ensure the perpetuation of the March of the Living Program… a profound and transformative program that allows participants to bear witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust and the beauty of Israel, while celebrating Jewish identity and resilience.
Spotlight on Chava Mann CAJE Board & Day School Committee Member

Aug 4, 2023

Spotlight on Chava Mann CAJE Board & Day School Committee Member

"Being a Jew doesn’t end with school. We need to keep searching for sources to educate ourselves and our children, through Torah values and a solid Jewish identity.”
Spotlight on Anita Givner: March of the Living Committee Chair

Jul 28, 2023

Spotlight on Anita Givner: March of the Living Committee Chair

"My journey with CAJE and Miami’s Leo Martin March of the Living began after joining the MOTL committee under the leadership of Morrie Siegel. As I delved deeper into the program and its mission, my oldest child was about to participate in the March and I eagerly joined as a staff member to support their experience. "
Spotlight on Ellie Ganz: CAJE Chair of Adult Learning

Jul 21, 2023

Spotlight on Ellie Ganz: CAJE Chair of Adult Learning

"My Adult Learning journey has been nothing short of amazing. Not only has the experience been an enriching one, but it is something I love to share with others… I encourage anyone who can give the gift of Jewish learning, to do so. One class can change a life!"
CAJE’s Mental Health Network Strengthens Our Community

Jul 14, 2023

CAJE’s Mental Health Network Strengthens Our Community

CAJE-Miami helps connect network education leaders implement programs and initiatives on behalf of the entire school community. One example is CAJE’s Day School Mental Health Network, a group of 17 school counselors and psychologists convened monthly by Audrey Maman Bensoussan, CAJE’s Associate Director for School Markets.
Why Not You?!?

Jul 7, 2023

Why Not You?!?

The way we at CAJE see it, our entire community has a responsibility to address the teacher shortage crises! All of us must be thinking about both the immediate needs of our schools and the long-term strategies necessary to cultivate a new generation of Jewish educators.
Making a Difference

Jun 30, 2023

Making a Difference

As we reflect back upon the 2022-23 academic year, CAJE— the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education in Miami -- wants to thank the many people who have contributed to our collective achievements over this past year – those have made a real difference.