During the 2022-2023 school year, Rabbi Isaac Melnick, co-founder and executive director of Shorashim Academy, was selected as one of four fellows for the Drexel Fund Founders Program, out of over 60 applicants nationwide. The Drexel Fund Founders Program is a one-year paid fellowship specifically designed to support visionary educational entrepreneurs. Its goal is to assist fellows in turning their dream of establishing a new, sustainable, and high-performing private school into a reality.
In addition to the valuable support provided through the Founders Program, Shorashim Academy received a significant three-year start-up grant from the Drexel Fund. This grant comes with certain milestones outlined in the agreement, and the school is committed to achieving them. Furthermore, Shorashim Academy will continue to receive financial support from the Drexel Fund until the 2025-2026 school year.
The Oorah organization believes that a Jewish education imparts Jewish values and ideals and gives children a solid grounding in Hebrew and Jewish traditions. Oorah’s Tuition Assistance Program provides financial aid for students with limited Jewish educational background. We are honored that Oorah has chosen to partner with Shorashim Academy and provide tuition assistance to our families.
Chinuch Yehudi is an organization dedicated to Jewish continuity through Jewish education. Chinuch Yehudi provides financial support to Israelis living in the United States who want their children to attend a Jewish school. We are honored that Chinuch Yehudi has chosen to partner with Shorashim Academy and provide tuition assistance to our families.
