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OUR PROGRAMS

Transforming tomorrow through educational excellence.

Walder Institute is an education-focused organization dedicated to strengthening religious and secular educational excellence in the Chicago Orthodox community through its unique programs, including Walder Jewish Education, Walder STEAM Education and Kehillah Fund.
KEHILLAH FUND

Uniting our community around a shared responsibility for educating the next generation

Kehillah Fund unifies the Chicago Orthodox community by inspiring a shared commitment to Jewish education and other strategic issues that impact Jewish continuity.

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WALDER STEAM EDUCATION

Preparing children for a promising future through STEAM learning experiences taught within a Jewish framework

Walder STEAM Education opens young minds to a promising future by helping students ignite curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills while learning the wonders of science, technology, engineering, history, English, and math within a Torah framework.

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WALDER JEWISH EDUCATION

Empowering educators to reach every student

Walder Jewish Education empowers Judaic studies teachers with trusted, high-quality Torah-based learning tools and resources to transform the educational experience in Chicago Orthodox Day Schools and beyond.

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