BJE: Builders of Jewish Education is dedicated to enhancing quality, ensuring access, and encouraging participation in full-time, part-time, and informal Jewish education throughout the Jewish communities of greater Los Angeles. Affiliated institutions represent the broad spectrum of Jewish religious movements and serve children and their families from “Mommy and Me” through high school. BJE was founded in 1937 as the Bureau of Jewish Education, a department of the Los Angeles Jewish Federation and became an independent 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization in 1991. 

Jewish learning is the foundation of vibrant Jewish living. BJE, a center of excellence, will ensure present and future generations of knowledgeable Jews who are committed to their religious and cultural heritage and an enduring connection with Israel. Through promoting lifelong Jewish learning, BJE will play a vital role in fostering meaningful Jewish continuity and strengthening contemporary American Jewish life.

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