Who we are
Founded in 1961, The Children's Jewish Education Group (CJEG) is a cooperative school
developed and run by parents. We specialize in families who are looking for an alternative
to Temple-Based Hebrew School. CJEG has a wide range of members, most of which are
families who live throughout Westchester and southern Connecticut. The school provides a
way for children to connect with their Jewish heritage, and to explore the basic tenets,
values, culture and traditions of the Jewish faith.
A Cooperative school with a
professional staff
From Kindergarten through seventh grade, CJEG provides our students with a foundation
to experience the joy, pride and appreciation of being Jewish. A wealth of Jewish
traditions, history, music, art and holiday celebrations are shared by classmates as they
discover the richness and uniqueness of our heritage. Our paid staff includes an
educational director, administrator and seven teachers. Each class has a former student
who works as a paid teacher's aide.
Class Schedule
Students attend class Sunday mornings from September through May, on the campus of
SUNY Purchase.
Holiday Celebrations
We celebrate the holidays together, with parents and siblings invited to join in the
festivities. Holiday celebrations include Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot (in a Sukkah that our
parents and children build and decorate), Simchat Torah, Chanukah, Tu B'Shevat, Purim, and
Passover. We are affiliated with a local synagogue, where we have high holiday services.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah lessons are available
For those families who are interested, our seventh grade teacher conducts additional
classes for students who wish to prepare for becoming a bar or bat mitzvah. Individual
tutoring is also available.
We are affiliated with a local synagogue,
where Bar/Bat Mitzvah services and ceremonies are held.
Special Events and Speakers
Each year we invite special speakers and authors to discuss a wide range of topics. Visit
our special events page to see this year's schedule.
Contact Information
Visit our contacts page if you'd like more information
about our school.
