Parents send their children to Jewish day schools in order to instill in them a strong Jewish identity. The theory is that, through the teaching of Jewish subjects, they will achieve an understanding of Jewish tradition, an internalization of Jewish values and a sense of Jewish pride. For decades, we have all assumed that this works. But what if there’s a better way?

Jewish Education Innovation Challenge announced today a new initiative it will launch with the help of three new partners. The new initiative represents the third phase of JEIC’s mission to revolutionize the Jewish day school education system, reigniting a passion for Jewish learning in the next generation.