Testimonials

Here is what teachers and schools say about the importance of the support JCAS gives to children:

On behalf of our school community, I would like to extend our deepest thanks for the incredible work JCAS continues to do. Your commitment to supporting the inclusion of children with diverse learning needs has made a profound difference to our students, our staff and our families. The assistance you provide, whether through funding, personnel, guidance, or advocacy, allows us to offer educational experiences that truly honour every child’s right to belong in a Jewish learning environment. Quite simply, we could not do this work without your partnership. Because of JCAS, our students are not only able to learn and participate, but to be embraced as valued members of their classroom communities. Your vision and generosity impact far more than academic outcomes; you are helping shape a culture of empathy, inclusion and community for this generation and the next. We are deeply grateful for all that you do, both behind the scenes and on the ground, to make inclusion a lived reality in our schools. Samantha Kirszner, Learning Support Teacher, Early Years Coordinator, Sholem Aleichem College

On behalf of Yeshivah–Beth Rivkah Colleges, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Jewish Children’s Aid Society (JCAS) for their generous and unwavering support. Your commitment makes an extraordinary difference in the lives of children and families within our community. Thanks to JCAS, we are able to welcome students who, in many cases, have exhausted almost every other avenue of education and support. These are children who require higher levels of assistance, students whom other schools often cannot accommodate. Through your funding of dedicated aides, JCAS enables us to provide these students with the personalised care they need to thrive, while ensuring they and their families have access to a meaningful Jewish education. This support reflects the deepest Jewish values of chesed (kindness), inclusion, and responsibility for one another. By partnering with us, JCAS helps create a community where every child is embraced, nurtured, and given the opportunity to learn and grow in an environment that honours their heritage and identity. Your partnership is not just financial, it is transformational. It allows us to uphold our values of compassion and opportunity, ensuring that no child is left behind. Together, we are building a future where every child can learn, grow, and belong.“JCAS makes it possible for us to say ‘yes’ when others have said ‘no.’ Their support ensures that every child, regardless of their challenges, can experience the warmth and richness of a Jewish education. Larry Roadcap, Business Manager, Yeshiva - Beth Rivkah Colleges

The funding received has been instrumental in transforming the educational journey of the students with unique needs. We have been able to provide in-class support with an assistant, as well as one on one/group withdrawal with an assistant. We have been able to provide targeted support and tailored interventions that address the specific challenges faced by the student. As a result, we have witnessed progress in academic performance and increased confidence. Maxine Reichenberg, Head of Student Wellbeing, Cheder Levi Yitzchok