Yael Foundation backs parent-led revival of Jewish school in Brazil
A Jewish school once facing closure is now experiencing a remarkable revival, supported by the Yael Foundation as part of its global mission to strengthen Jewish education and secure Jewish continuity.The Chai School in Rio de Janeiro’s Barra da Tijuca neighborhood was created after a determined group of parents and local entrepreneurs took the extraordinary step of acquiring their children’s school, rather than allowing it to close.The foundation recognized the enormous potential of their initiative and awarded the newly independent school a grant to subsidize essential staff, helping it build the professional foundations required for sustainable growth, as well as pairing the staff with two principals who provide ongoing mentorship.The results have been dramatic. In just six months, enrollment has risen from 163 to 210 pupils, reversing years of decline. The school, which currently serves children from nursery through ninth grade, now aims to reach 500 students within five years…
The Yael Foundation is supporting the revival of the Chai School in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after a group of parents acquired the institution to prevent its closure. Formerly a branch of Colégio A. Liessin, the school faced closure in 2023, prompting parents to raise funds and eventually purchase it. The Yael Foundation provided a grant for essential staff, mentorship, and professional development, recognizing the parents' commitment to Jewish education.
"This is far more than the rescue of one school. It is the protection of a Jewish community’s future,"
said Chaya Yosovich, CEO of the Yael Foundation. Since the intervention, enrollment has increased from 163 to 210 students in six months, reversing a decline. The Chai School, serving nursery through ninth grade, aims to reach 500 students and establish a high school, offering a trilingual education and scholarships to approximately 60% of its students.
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