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CAJE needs your help. Due to cuts in Federation allocation, signigicant reductions in endowment income and increase in program costs, CAJE educational services are in jeopardy. History has shown that when Jewish education is in jeopardy, the entire Jewish community is put at risk. “Give me [the city of] Yavneh and its sages.” Yochanan ben Zakkai spoke those words almost 2,000 years ago, in the year 70. They deserve to be engraved at the entrance to CAJE's offices. If Yochanan hadn't spoken them, there'd be no such thing as CAJE. Fearful that Judaism might not survive the destruction of Jerusalem, Yochanan had himself smuggled out of the city and surrendered to the Roman general Vespasian, who Yochanan predicted would someday become emperor. Pleased, Vespasian said, “Make one request and I will grant it.” Yochanan responded with a sentence that changed the course of history: “Give me Yavneh and its sages.” Yavneh then became the center for Jewish life and learning. Yochanan ben Zakkai's genius was to realize that without schools the whole Jewish people was doomed to destruction. With a few short words-- “Give me Yavneh and its sages”--Yochanan ensured the survival of the Jewish people. That's why the Friends of CAJE Campaign founded two “givers' circle” groups: The Ben Zakkai Society for those who contribute $1,000 or more, and The Yavneh Society for those who contribute $500 or more. We hope you'll seriously consider being a founder of one of these two circles. Obviously, we're not restricting contributions to a $500 minimum. We are urging you to give as much as you can--whatever the amount may be. As you well know, our need is real--and our need is urgent. Thank you for your support.
Click Friends of CAJE to download a contribution form. Your Friends Campaign donation will help support services and programs such as:
These programs exist today to ensure the future of the Jewish community tomorrow. Much of our funding come from the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, but a significant portion comes from the Friends of CAJE -- which means it comes from people just like you. Please help us to continue the work of perpetuating the Jewish future.
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For endowment information, please contact Sonia Dobinsky at (314) 432-0020.
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