Giving at Bernard Zell
By empowering our children with an education grounded in critical thinking, creativity, and Jewish values, we develop exceptional young people who put those values into action—laying the strongest foundation for the future of the Jewish community. In doing so, we move closer to our vision: a Jewish community that thrives in Chicago, and a Chicago that thrives because of its Jewish community.
As we celebrate 80 years strong we are grateful for the generous support of our entire community -- parents, faculty, alumni, grandparents, and friends -- to carry our vision into the future.
Your philanthropic support makes a tangible difference. Over the years, donors helped to fund:
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Continue our investment in security to ensure the safety of our entire community
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Provide students with enrichment activities across divisions and disciplines
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Support Visual and Performing arts including the 7th grade play, 8th grade Operetta, and Arts and Humanities Festival
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Provide faculty and staff with meaningful professional development opportunities
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Continued investment in math, including supporting our Math Instructional Lead
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Continued investment in a full-time Early Childhood Education Specialist
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Continued investment in faculty recruitment and retention
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Expanded tuition assistance
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And so much more!
Additional investments in FY27 include:
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Another Shaliach (emissary) from Israel to teach in the Jewish studies department
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Key updates to the math and Hebrew curricula
Please explore the many different ways you can give to Bernard Zell below.
Ways to Give to the Annual Campaign
