The Parent Education Program is an adaptation of the core Mini-School curriculum generously funded by the Avi Chai Foundation. PEP is designed specifically to match the Jewish learning interests of the parents of young children. Texts and discussions are designed to show the students how the concepts they learn in class are relevant and applicable to their lives as Jewish parents. One of the main objectives of PEP is to encourage the students to take the conversation home.

PEP classes are energetic and interactive. As a homogeneous group at the same stage of life, PEP students are eager to share their Jewish parenting experiences with their classmates.

This program has helped me to incorporate a number of Jewish practices and rituals into our family experience. My children will grow up (knowing) not only that they are Jewish, but what that means to them and be proud to be Jewish.
Portland, OR

I'm becoming stronger in my personal Jewish identity and my confidence inbeing Jewish and this helps my children as I set an example.
St. Louis, MO

This class has led to an increase of Jewish practices in my home and greater commitment to raising my child Jewishly.
St. Louis, MO


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