The ARJE maintains a number of funds that help to support our members and various aspects of the organization’s work. For a detailed description view ARJE funds.

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ARJE Operating Budget

Purpose: To support the ongoing work of the ARJE to fulfill our mission.

Alan D. Bennett, z"l Scholar Endowment Fund

Purpose: Provides funding for an annual scholar during an ARJE professional development gathering.

Distinguished Educator Fund

Purpose: Established as a means to honor educators for professional milestones. Provides seed money for a new or innovative professional development program that will be of benefit to ARJE members.

Faye Tillis, z"l Lewy Scholarship Fund

Purpose: Provides scholarships to ARJE members to participate in an ARJE-sponsored professional learning opportunity.

General Endowment Fund

Purpose: The ARJE is a vibrant organization that works to nurture the professional growth of Jewish educators dedicated to Reform Jewish education. This fund provides much-needed monies to help the ARJE offer important services to its members

Pauline Tannenbaum, z"l Fund

Purpose: Established in cooperation with family members to honor the memory of Pauline Tannenbaum through the recruitment of new educators to the field of Jewish education.

Richard M. Morin, z"l First-Timers Fund

Purpose: Richard M. Morin, Past President and Executive Vice-President/Executive Director of the ARJE (formerly NATE), loved to welcome new members into the ARJE. In honor of Richard’s retirement in 1997, this fund was established as a fitting tribute in recognition of Dick’s love of being with ARJE members and welcoming people into the organization.

Rolf W. Schickler, z"l Fund

Purpose: Welcomes graduates from HUC-JIR education programs into the ARJE. Additionally helps to fund a welcome program for new ARJE members.

Sharon S. Morton Fund

Purpose: Created in cooperation with Am Shalom Congregation (Glencoe, IL) to support the work of Vatikei ARJE, the ARJE’s retired members.

60th Anniversary Professional Development Fund

Purpose: Established in honor of our 60th anniversary. This fund furthers the professional development of those aiming to advance Reform Jewish education. The funds can be used to support programs, speakers, events, or any other professional development offering or opportunity the ARJE sponsors or endorses.