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To strengthen and sustain Chabad education by ensuring that every school, teacher, and student has the resources to flourish. Guided by the Rebbe’s vision, we transform generosity into lasting impact, nurturing the soul of every Jewish child for generations to come.
Your Partnership. Their Future.
In a time when many are rethinking support for traditional institutions - especially after October 7 - Chabad delivers unmatched impact, value, and authenticity. Investing in Chabad is the most effective and reliable investment to secure the Jewish future. Together, we can ensure no Jewish child is left behind.
CEF is building what every generation before us dreamed of — accessible Jewish education for all.
CEF is building what every generation before us dreamed of — accessible Jewish education for all.
CEF is building what every generation before us dreamed of — accessible Jewish education for all.
CEF is building what every generation before us dreamed of — accessible Jewish education for all.
The Greatest Needs to Shape the Future
MORE TEACHERS FOR A
GROWING GENERATION
Over 80,000 students and counting rely on the Chabad educational system, yet there are not enough qualified educators to meet the growing demand.
CLASSROOMS AT
CAPACITY
Many schools face severe space limitations, preventing them from enrolling additional students in brick-and-mortar classrooms.
INVESTING IN OUR
EDUCATORS
Teachers need expanded and enhanced continuing professional education to stay inspired, qualified, and equipped for today’s classrooms.
SUPPORTING EVERY
CHILD
Children with disabilities are often underserved, and teachers are not adequately trained to meet their needs.
BUILDING COLLECTIVE
STRENGTH
Chabad’s decentralized model drives remarkable growth, yet permanent funding structures such as endowments, reserve funds, and legacy giving remain limited.
PROTECTING OUR
STUDENTS
There is an ongoing and critical need for enhanced school security to ensure every child can learn in a safe environment.
KEEPING EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE
A majority of families require tuition assistance, reaching up to
85% in some schools, making sustainability a growing challenge.
Board
Tom Boschwitz President
Rabbi Tzvi Altein Secretary, Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim
Rabbi Shlomo Bendet Development Chair
Rabbi Sholom Goldstein Beth Rivkah Schools
Douglas Greene Haberhill LLC
Rabbi Mendy Shemtov Nigri Jewish Online School
Rabbi Zalman Shneur Menachem Education Foundation
Staff
Rabbi Yossi Bendet is the founder of the Chabad Education Foundation. He has led educational initiatives within the global Chabad movement and played a pivotal role in guiding the Minnesota-based Jewish Educational Center through its transition into its next phase as the Chabad Education Foundation.
A graduate of Chabad educational institutions, Rabbi Bendet brings a deep personal commitment to Torah learning and Jewish education, paired with a hands-on, relational approach to community building. He is driven by a passion to make Jewish education accessible to every Jewish child and to equip educators and schools with the tools needed to strengthen and elevate Jewish education for generations to come.
Juliana Sellers was born and raised in the Twin Cities, Juliana co-founded CEF alongside Rabbi Yossi Bendet. She brings a deep passion for Jewish education and is honored to help ensure that every Jewish child has access to high-quality Jewish learning, regardless of location, social standing, or ability.
Juliana is a gift planner with more than 25 years of experience working with philanthropic individuals, nonprofit organizations, and private foundations to design impactful planned gifts and endowments. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to translating donor visions into reality, strengthening the long-term sustainability of nonprofits, and helping create a better world for generations to come.
In her free time, Juliana enjoys creating art, gardening, spending time with family, and exploring new recipes in the kitchen.
