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We are pleased to announce the inauguration of the RAVSAK Small School Professional Development Scholarship. This scholarship will make the training, networking and professional development opportunities of the RAVSAK Annual Leadership Conference accessible to educators from small Jewish day schools and small Jewish communities across North America.

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Title: Head of School
School: The Akiva School
City: Nashville, TN

The Akiva School is the only independent elementary community day school of its kind in the region and has earned both local and national recognition as an outstanding academic institution. The school is located minutes from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, a culturally vibrant city...

Featured School

The Paul Penna Downtown JDS

The Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School appreciates the diversity of contemporary Jewish life. Our Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum presents children with a holistic view of the world, weaving together the Jewish and general facets of their lives. In this highly enriched learning environment, students develop excellent academic skills and a meaningful Jewish identity.

Associate Member

The David Project
is a non-profit organization that is leading an educational movement of effective Israel supporters. We aim to inform and inspire strong voices for Israel through our dynamic and comprehensive educational curricula, workshops, and seminars.

RAVSAK Catapulted into the Philanthropic Spotlight by Slingshot ’07-‘08

♦ by RAVSAK Staff

We are pleased to announce that RAVSAK has been acknowledged by 21/64, a non-profit consulting division of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies, as one of the 50 most creative and effective organizations from across the country. Over 500 Jewish organizations were nominated for this award. Profiles of these leading-edge organizations are featured in Slingshot ’07-‘08. This book is meant to be used by funders of all sizes and ages who want to support innovative Jewish life. A free copy of Slingshot ’07-‘08 can be ordered or a PDF of the guide downloaded at www.slingshotfund.org. ♦