Prizmah Center for Jewish Day Schools

Deepening talent: investments in professional and lay leaders empower them to transform their Schools into vibrant centers of learning and Jewish community. Prizmah helps leaders gain new skills and knowledge so they can drive successes in their Schools. Our leadership programs, training, and resources are designed for individuals in various professional roles and for different types of Day Schools. You lead, Prizmah's signature leadership development program, provides a research-informed, cohort-based, and highly personalized leadership development experience for school professionals who aspire to deepen their leadership capacity in their current role, and for roles they will hold in the future.

Catalyzing resources: the largest sources of revenue in all Day Schools are tuition and fundraising. When Schools are able to capitalize on their income and maximize their potential, both educational excellence and affordability are significantly advanced. Prizmah works with school professionals in the areas of admissions and fundraising through programs, trainings, and individual customized support, so that they can increase their capacity to attract more students and grow their revenue. Engage, Prizmah's signature year-long partnership program between Jewish Day Schools and pj library, offers Schools and their local pj library partner grants to support community engagements designed to attract families to Jewish Day Schools. The catalyzing resources team also works with communities and funders to advance opportunities to invest in the Day school field through initiatives that include addressing issues of affordability and investing in programs to enhance the program and activities of Schools.

Network to learn: the Prizmah network fosters connections, deepens relationships, and drives impact across Schools, communities, and the field. In january 2023, the biennial Prizmah conference was held. Attended by over 1000 people, this gathering serves as a focal point for the Jewish Day school and yeshiva network. The conference, spanning three days, provides unmatched opportunities for learning and networking. Field leaders explore leading practices, connect, and ideate, celebrating creativity and fostering relationships. The collaborative efforts aim to develop imaginative approaches that impact Schools, students, and communities, shaping the future of Jewish education. Held in denver, the conference featured 150+ interactive sessions covering educational excellence, affordability, enrollment growth, and innovation in Jewish Day Schools across north america.the Prizmah team actively addresses Schools' immediate and long-term needs by creating tailored gatherings, check-ins, and resource pages. These initiatives empower Schools to thrive in a post-covid environment.

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