Because empowering our children with education built on critical thinking and creativity, shaped by Jewish values, provides the best foundation for the next generation of Jewish Americans.

For over 75 years, Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School has developed confident learners and compassionate Jewish leaders. Bernard Zell relies on the generous support of our entire community -- parents, faculty, alumni, grandparents and friends -- to carry our vision into the future.

Please explore the many different ways you can give to Bernard Zell. Contact development@bernardzell.org with any questions you may have.

Make your gift or pledge to the Annual Campaign online today!

Ways to Give

Purchase Tribute Cards

Tribute cards offer a thoughtful way to honor a simcha—a bar/bat mitzvah, birthday, anniversary or graduation—or to send condolences to those who have lost a loved one. A minimum donation of $18 is recommended. 

Purchase Tribute Card


    CALL US

    Call the Development office at 773.572.1223 to make a gift by debit or credit card. 
    Your philanthropic support makes a tangible difference. Over the years, donors helped to fund:
    • A science program which is now a national model for science education in Jewish day schools. 
    • A robotics curriculum, integrated into our science program, that students across all grade levels experience.
    • A reimagined Early Childhood wing to support learning inside and outside the classroom. Our community's tremendous generosity impacts our Early Childhood students every day.
    • A thriving Athletics program with close to 75% of all Middle School students participating in 16 athletic teams.
    • Record-setting tuition assistance for over 20% of our student body, more than ever before.
    • And so much more!