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The raison d’ĂȘtre of the founders of the Jewish Schools in Melbourne was overwhelmingly the need to create Jewish Schools and not simply schools for Jews. Today not only do we face the challenge of affordability but also the no less significant issue of quality of staff and curriculum within the Day Schools.
We cannot ignore this if we want to ensure the long term continuity of our community.
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Thanks Avi for your comments. We will take this onboard.
What exactly is the model that Yavneh College is using?
Thanks for your questions however you will need to ask Yavneh College directly for that answer.
E pluribus unum should be an aim for the project
I am so glad this conversation is happening as I am still weighing up the benefits of private Jewish education for my son, as the costs are hugely influentials, and enrolling one child would mean enrolling all – can I commit to that? I would personally love to see Jewish education in more areas across Melbourne (such as Frankston), as not all of us live in Caulfield.
Thanks so much for your comment and you bring up a good point in regards to location.
I strongly support this initiative. For many years I have advocated for a single Jewish senior school. However, this will only happen if each school has an open mind and is willing compromise for the good of the community. I also firmly believe that if there is no change to the system, Jewish schools in Melbourne are ultimately doomed.
Thanks John for your support and reiterating our concerns.
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Thanks for your feedback. This is a valid point and will be discussed further.