The JTA is reporting a merger of the Jewish Community Day School Network (RAVSAK), the Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education (PEJE), Yeshiva University School Partnership, the Schechter Day School Network and Day Schools of Reform Judaism (PARDES).
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According to the report:
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[T]he planning team, representing leaders from each group, said, “The formation of a single integrated day school organization will optimize the quality of services we provide to the schools we serve, giving them the resources they need to build the strongest possible future. It is a definitive affirmation of the centrality of day schools in Jewish life and reflects our dedication to seeing Jewish learning, literacy, culture and commitment flourish in a rapidly changing world.â€
The new group will “network colleagues and schools of different ideologies and geographies to address shared challenges and capitalize on shared opportunities, while still providing distinct services and counsel to schools from within similar streams.â€
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Beyond the joint annual day school conference – where my Lookstein colleagues and I have met many of you in recent years – I think that it would be instructive if day school professionals who have worked with these various organizations would share their experiences and how they believe this merger will impact on their work.
As the traditional question goes: Is it good for the Jews?
I look forward to your input.
Shalom
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