A Vision Realized

Fifty years ago, a group of dedicated visionaries in Delaware recognized the need and the importance of providing an education to Jewish students that integrated Judaic and general studies into an academically excellent curriculum.  These visionaries recognized that despite the hurdles they would face, it was vital to create an institution that would engage children and provide them with an outstanding education grounded in their Jewish tradition.  That school, the Albert Einstein Academy, officially opened November 11th, 1969 with just a handful of students. 

In the 50 years since it began, the school has instilled in thousands of children and their families an appreciation for their Jewish identities, joy in living Jewish lives, and a commitment to the Jewish peoples’ future.  Multiple studies on the impact of a Jewish education on an individual’s decision to participate in Jewish life as they become adults, point to a substantially increased likelihood of choosing to identify Jewishly and to lead a life of Jewish ritual and practice.  This fact was not lost on the leaders of the community 50 years ago, and is not lost on the leaders of today as they plan for the future of the school.