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Brandeis University, 415 South St Waltham, MA 02453 USA
781-386-7278
info@bjep.com
Brandeis University, 415 South St Waltham, MA 02453 USA

A Clear Alternative to Traditional Jewish Sunday School

BJEP is a Sunday morning Jewish learning program for Boston-area families on the Brandeis University campus. We welcome those at all levels of Jewish identity & involvement, including interfaith families & those seeking to connect through a spiritual & cultural lens.

A K-7 Jewish Sunday School Taught by Brandeis Students

BJEP exists to provide an educational, enriching and fun alternative to traditional Jewish learning for students, and to foster a community of inclusion and connection for Boston-area families. We offer an experiential-driven curriculum for Kindergarten through 7th grade, taught exclusively by Brandeis University students. We meet Sunday mornings during the school year with programming grounded in Jewish culture, values and identity.

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BJEP in Action

We tap into the vibrancy of the Brandeis campus and student teachers to create a differentiated atmosphere for education and connection.

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BJEP brings the traditional Jewish values, and children can learn the Jewish songs and prayers, in a loving and family-like atmosphere.

Eric, BJEP Parent, Newton

The learning environment at BJEP is completely student-based. We adapt
enthusiastically to what students want to be doing, how they want to be doing it, and what they want to be learning.

Maya, BJEP Teacher, Brandeis Student

My teacher lets us play a lot of fun games and listens to our suggestions as part of our activities.

Dylan, BJEP 6th Grader

BJEP is like no other community I have ever been a part of. It is based upon freedom, creativity and responsibility.

Micah, Past Education Director

One of the most amazing things about the program is that the teachers are undergraduates from Brandeis.
They are incredible role models and bring a unique energy.

Jay, BJEP Parent, Waltham

BJEP is the first interdenominational Jewish community that I've been a part of, and that's been a really moving experience to meet people from different backgrounds and really get to connect with my students.

Lila, BJEP Teacher, Brandeis Student

I think that this is a community that teaches people how to make community. I think it teaches children the responsibility that comes with being a part of a sacred Jewish community.

Molly, BJEP Education Director, Brandeis Student

I want my students to learn that there are many different ways of connecting with their Jewish background and their own Jewish identity. I want them to learn that there are many different avenues and different abilities to be able to do that.

Rachel, BJEP Teacher, Brandeis Student

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