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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.
Welcome Yehudis Smith!

Jun 23, 2023

Welcome Yehudis Smith!

We are thrilled to announce that on July 1st Yehudis Smith will be starting as CAJE’s Director of Early Childhood and Congregational Education. Yehudis will conduct a listening tour throughout Miami-Dade in the upcoming months -- please tell her Bruchah Ha’Ba’ah / Welcome to our community!
Mazel Tov Melton Core Class of 5783!

Jun 16, 2023

Mazel Tov Melton Core Class of 5783!

It’s hard to describe the naches felt at a Melton Adult Learning graduation. You may not find the traditional “pomp and circumstance” of a College graduation, but you will find personal transformation, accomplishment, and heart bursting pride – something each Melton lifelong-learner experiences.
It’s Not Goodbye, It’s L’Hitra’ot!

Jun 9, 2023

It’s Not Goodbye, It’s L’Hitra’ot!

This week we held a retirement -- from full-time work -- party for our beloved colleague, Joy Schandler, CAJE’s Director of Early Childhood and Congregational Education for the past 8 years. We wish Joy well on a life with a little bit less “full-time” stress and look forward to seeing her as she consults in the community…
JPRO Honors Rabbi Zarren-Zohar

Jun 2, 2023

JPRO Honors Rabbi Zarren-Zohar

This Thursday, JPRO Miami honored CAJE’s Executive Director Rabbi Efrat Zarren-Zohar with the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award. Lily Serviansky, Federation’s Campaign Chair and a past President of CAJE, presented the award to Rabbi Efrat. We are sharing Lily’s excellent speech.
Israel: Land of Innovation

May 19, 2023

Israel: Land of Innovation

On May 10th, 165 students from nine schools gathered at Scheck Hillel Community School during CAJE’s 6th Annual South Florida Jewish Day School Robotics Festival to compete in various challenges and showcase what they’ve learned throughout the year.
Diller Applications Are Open!

May 12, 2023

Diller Applications Are Open!

Diller Teen Fellows is a pluralistic and immersive leadership program that invites a select group of 20 Jewish teens in Miami to step up, lead their communities, and repair the world along with Diller Fellows from around the world.
𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵!

May 5, 2023

𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵!

This past Sunday, 64 students in 12th grade from throughout Miami-Dade returned from a transformational journey to Poland and Israel on the March of the Living. Miami’s Leo Martin March of the Living program shaped many of the participant's worldviews, perceptions and connection to their Judaism and Israel.