Jewish Learning Jump Start

An Incentive to Begin Your Child’s Jewish Journey!

Looking for a fun and engaging way for your child to connect with Jewish traditions? Jewish Learning Jump Start provides a $200 incentive for families new to religious school or returning after a gap in learning.* Jumpstart your child’s learning and create lifelong memories in a community where Jewish discovery comes to life!

Check out these participating Synagogues and enroll your child for the 2025-26 school year.

Funding for the Jewish Learning Jump Start provided by the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas.

FAQs

What is the goal of the Jewish Learning Jump Start Incentive Grants?

The goal is to inspire families who may not naturally pursue Jewish learning or affiliate with the Jewish community, to engage by enrolling their children in supplemental Jewish education.

Who is eligible for Jewish Learning Jump Start Incentive Grants?

Students whose families are NOT existing members of the synagogue to which they enroll their children and are opting-in to supplemental Jewish education for the very first time or following an absence of enrollment within an organized Jewish educational setting of at least one year.

How does payment work?

Once a student enrolls in a participating program, the school will apply a $200 credit to their religious school tuition that will be paid to the school by the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas.

How do I enroll?

Please contact a participating Synagogue to enroll. They can be reached through the linked websites.

Is the $200 incentive grant a one-time offer, or can it be renewed in future years?

This is a one-time incentive per child.

Are multiple children in one family eligible for the incentive grant?

Yes, families may receive grants for more than one child provided they independently meet the criteria for eligibility.

My child attended a Jewish camp this summer and was inspired to attend religious school. Are they eligible?

Attendance at a Jewish summer camp does not preclude a student from benefitting from this program, so long as they meet the other criteria for eligibility.

Does my family need to be a member of the Synagogue?

Each congregation sets their own policy for admission. Please contact the synagogue of your choice to inquire about their membership and religious school policies.

Are there any additional grants or financial support options available?

Assistance is generally available through synagogues on a case-by-case basis. It is best to discuss directly with the Synagogue of your choosing.

Which religious schools are participating in this grant?

Synagogues in the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas catchment area who actively participate in the Federation‘s convened Religious School Directors Council.