Our Story
A private school parent founded JPAS after facing antisemitism firsthand in her own children's school community. She brought in a fellow parent and career educator with three decades in private schools to help build it. What started as one parent helping others has become a national organization that helps Jewish parents make sense of complex school situations, prepare thoughtfully, and engage constructively with their schools so every Jewish child can belong fully at school.
How JPAS Works
Parents Start with a Question
Many Jewish parents want to engage constructively with their schools but aren't sure where to start, and some worry that speaking up could affect their child. Before reaching out to their school, they want a place to think it through first.
JPAS Prepares Parents
Through the JPAS Kehillah, Suite, and Inclusion Index, JPAS helps parents get grounded: clear on what happened, confident in their options, and ready for a constructive conversation.
Preparation Strengthens Relationships
When parents arrive prepared, ready to listen and engage with intention, the conversation with their school builds trust instead of testing it.
Lasting change begins with understanding. Understanding grows through reflection, learning, relationships, and constructive engagement.