BJE: Builders Of Jewish Education

BJE: Builders of Jewish Education is dedicated to enhancing quality, ensuring access, and encouraging participation in full-time, part-time, and informal Jewish education throughout the Jewish communities of Greater Los Angeles. BJE was founded in 1937 as the Bureau of Jewish Education, a department of the Los Angeles Jewish Federation and became an independent 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization in 1991. Jewish learning is the foundation of vibrant Jewish living. BJE ensures present and future generations of knowledgeable Jews who are committed to their religious and cultural heritage and an enduring connection with Israel. Through promoting lifelong Jewish learning, BJE plays a vital role in fostering meaningful Jewish continuity and strengthening contemporary American Jewish life.