The Bronfman Jewish Education Centre (BJEC) is the planning and coordinating agency for

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, Canada.

Description

A constituent agency of the Federation CJA, BJEC strives to respond to the educational needs of 20

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, 7100 day school students, over 500 students in 4 supplementary schools, and a growing array of community organizations. BJEC offers professional development, pedagogical resources, educational consultation, and instructional, technical, and educational services to schools and community organizations. These resources provide a support system for

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in a variety of settings, offering the Jewish community high quality educational opportunities. BJEC also manages a world-renowned Curriculum Development Department, the Bronfman Israel Experience Centre and the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School.

References

External links

Bronfman Jewish Education Centre web site
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