Blockbuster Jewish Day School/Camp Fair in New Rochelle Offers One-Stop Shopping Of Options For K Through College

More than 60 Jewish day schools, yeshivot, and camps from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, as well as several Israel programs, will participate in the Tri-State Area Regional Jewish Day School, Yeshiva, and Camp Fair on Sunday, November 16, 2014 from 10 am to noon. The fair will be held at Beth El Synagogue Center, 1324 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York.

The number of this year’s schools, camps, and programs represents a significant growth from last year’s event, with its 33 participants. With more than 250 visitors last year, the fair opened its doors to an even greater number of exhibitors to meet the rising interest in learning about the breadth of opportunities available to enhance children’s Jewish identity.

“Fostering a strong Jewish identity in our children is critical to ensuring Jewish continuity, and numerous studies have proven that a Jewish day school, camp, and Israel program experiences are the most effective means of developing a child’s Jewish identity,” explained Evan Levy, President of Carmel Academy in Greenwich, Connecticut, and one of the organizers of the fair.

Modeled after a college fair, the Tri-State Area Regional Jewish Day School, Yeshiva and Camp Fair is free and open to all, and coincides with the peak of the fall recruiting season. Crossing all levels of religious observance, the fair enables parents and students/campers to explore the varying programs and styles of the participating schools, camps and Israel programs by visiting one central location.

The Tri-State Area Regional Jewish Day School, Yeshiva and Camp Fair is jointly sponsored by Beth El Synagogue Center, The Jewish Education Project, The Jewish Week Media Group, PJ Library, RAVSAK, UJA-Federation of New York, and The Westchester Jewish Council. Each family attending will be eligible to enter into a free raffle for a $1,000 scholarship to any of the participating schools or camps. Acclaimed author Ellen Bari will also be at the fair to read and sign copies of her blockbuster book “Jumping Jenny.” Additional information is available at www.jewishfair.org.

The sponsorship of the fair reflects the breath of support to expand participation in Jewish day school and yeshiva education, Jewish camp experiences and Israel programs for teens and young adults.