Today’s children are the future; imbuing young people with a strong sense of Jewish identity is the key to Jewish continuity. Outstanding teachers encourage youth to explore the rich traditions of the Jewish heritage, to incorporate Jewish values into their own lives, to help build Jewish community, and to take responsibility for the common destiny of the Jewish people. The Helen Diller Family has chosen to honor exceptional teachers in Jewish education in the following categories:

Each award carries with it a prize of $10,000 for the educator and $2,500 for the educator’s institution.

Nominate an Exceptional Teacher

Nominations are now being accepted through March 1, 2010 for the Helen Diller Family Award for Excellence in Jewish Education. Four awards will be given in June at the JCF Annual Meeting.

For nomination forms and guidelines, please click here.

For further information or questions about the Helen Diller Family Awards for Excellence in Jewish Education, please contact Carrie Sullivan at carries@sfjcf.org, 415.512.6226

Congratulations to the 2009 Diller Education Awardees

• Congregational/Community School: Outi Gould, Temple Beth Abraham/Bet Sefer Avraham
• Day School: Naomi Dardik, Jewish Community High School of the Bay
• Early Childhood Education: Lizet Shamash, Osher Marin Jewish Community Center
• Informal Education: Stephanie Levin, Peninsula Jewish Community Center