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Empowering the Jewish Future,

One Child at a Time

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Justin didn’t know what it means to be Jewish

Today, he’s a proud student at Chabad stream school in Bayside New York, learning about Torah and mitzvos

Watch Justin's Story
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Leora always felt like an outcast in public school

Today, she is thriving in Tenafly Chabad Academy, where she can embrace being a Jew without discrimination

Watch Leora 's Story
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Yael felt uncomfortable taking off days for Jewish holidays

Today, she prepares for them and celebrates them with her fellow students at Knoxville Jewish Day School

Watch Yael's Story

Justin's Story

Boy's Portrait

Justin didn’t know what it means to be Jewish

Today, he’s a proud student at Chabad stream school in Bayside New York, learning about Torah and mitzvos

Justin's Story

Boy's Portrait

Justin didn’t know what it means to be Jewish

Today, he’s a proud student at Chabad stream school in Bayside New York, learning about Torah and mitzvos

Boy's Portrait

Justin's Story

Justin didn’t know what it means to be Jewish

Today, he’s a proud student at Chabad stream school in Bayside New York, learning about Torah and mitzvos

Justin's Story

Boy's Portrait

Justin didn’t know what it means to be Jewish

Today, he’s a proud student at Chabad stream school in Bayside New York, learning about Torah and mitzvos

Justin's Story

Boy's Portrait

Justin didn’t know what it means to be Jewish

Today, he’s a proud student at Chabad stream school in Bayside New York, learning about Torah and mitzvos

Introducing
Our Heritage Program

Our Heritage is a movement helping Jewish children yearning for connection switch from public school to Jewish day school—by empowering schools to welcome and support them.

Matching Grants

Up to $30,000 for schools enrolling 10+ students from public school.  

School Support

Networking, recruitment strategies, and growth resources for Chabad day schools.

Lasting Impact

704 students enrolled, 81% retention rate, and thriving Jewish futures.

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“My whole life has changed. I keep Shabbat, I go to synagogue. I am so happy to feel a part of my people.” 

Gabriela, Brooklyn, NY, 


Student at Mazel Day School through Our Heritage.

"Our daughter tells us every day how happy she is. She brings Jewish life into our home—and it’s all thanks to the Our Heritage scholarship."

Amy’s Parents, 


France

"I expected a culture shock, but BHH made me feel welcome. Now I wear a kippa and tzitzis with pride—every day."

Elijah S., 


Bader Hillel High

"Since joining Jewish school, my daughter’s confidence has soared. She shares the parsha at the Shabbat table and loves doing mitzvahs."

Celia L., 


Parent

"We moved mid-year with no support nearby. Thanks to Our Heritage, our kids found belonging, purpose—and the joy of being Jewish."

Eva & Ethan’s Parents, 


France

"Tamim reignited our daughter’s love for school. After three days she said, ‘This school is meant for me.’"

Stephanie Q.,


Parent

"My son now understands our holidays, prays every day, and eats kosher in school. That peace of mind is priceless."

Shlomit Hava B., 


Parent

"Our son was struggling in public school. Now he thrives in a Jewish environment that uplifts his mind and soul."

Albert D.,

Parent

"We couldn’t afford Jewish school—until Our Heritage stepped in. Now our children are learning Torah and growing with joy."

Grateful Parent

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$1,637,000

In matching grants awarded to Chabad Day Schools since Our Heritage was founded.

704 Students

Have received a Jewish education worldwide thanks to Our Heritage.

85% of Students

Come from families that do not currently celebrate Shabbat.

81% Retention

Participating schools report a high student retention rate year over year.

"I expected a culture shock, but BHH made me feel welcome. Now I wear a kippa and tzitzis with pride—every day."

Elijah S.,

Bader Hillel High

"Our daughter tells us every day how happy she is. She brings Jewish life into our home—and it’s all thanks to the Our Heritage scholarship."

Amy’s Parents, 


France

“My whole life has changed. I keep Shabbat, I go to synagogue. I am so happy to feel a part of my people.” 

Gabriela, Brooklyn, NY, 


Student at Mazel Day School through Our Heritage.

"Since joining Jewish school, my daughter’s confidence has soared. She shares the parsha at the Shabbat table and loves doing mitzvahs."

Celia L.,

Parent

​Academy of the Arts Redondo Beach, CA | Bader Hillel Academy, Milwaukee, WI | Bader Hillel High, Milwaukee, WI | Bais Chomesh High School, Toronto, ON, Canada

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