Acuerdo entre el American Hebrew Academy y la UJCL

AMERICAN HEBREW ACADEMY ANNOUNCES MAJOR ENDORSEMENT BY THE UNION OF JEWISH CONGREGATIONS OF LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

July 29, 2013 (New York, NY) -- American Hebrew Academy (AHA), the only international co-ed Jewish college prep boarding school in North America, has earned the coveted endorsement of the Union of Jewish Congregations of Latin America and the Caribbean (UJCL).  

Founded in 2001 and located in Greensboro, North Carolina, AHA provides an unsurpassed educational experience that embraces all levels of Jewish learning, practice and affiliation, from traditional to secular. It offers a rigorous academic curriculum that includes a stellar program in art, music, dance, theater, film and sports.  

The endorsement of AHA follows an extensive evaluation by UJCL board members and officers, including a site visit to the Academy's spectacular 100-acre campus. In announcing the important news, Glenn Drew, AHA Executive Director, stated, "The Academy is proud to have welcomed international students from 26 countries, including many from member communities of the UJCL. The UJCL's endorsement is recognition of the Academy's leadership as an international school for Jewish teenagers. It is a desired destination for families who seek a unique educational opportunity for their children that is unrivaled by any other Jewish high school."  

International students can attend AHA from one to four years and enroll in a post high school graduate program. Twenty-five percent of students come from outside the United States shaping the school in profound ways. "Educating Jewish teenagers to become world leaders is the foundation upon which AHA was built. Our international student body fosters the educational process in a multitude of ways," added Mr. Drew.

The endorsement of AHA by the UJCL is a significant step in furthering the Jewish education of teenagers in Latin America and the Caribbean. Representing the Jewish communities of Aruba, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama and Suriname, the UJCL strives to preserve the continuity of Judaism throughout the region by serving as an advocate and resource for small Jewish communities that would otherwise be isolated. With only a limited number of local Jewish educational institutions, these communities face serious challenges to survival.The UJCL focuses its efforts on the education of its youth through the incredible richness of Jewish identity, heritage and culture.     

Commenting on the announcement, UJCL President, Ricardo Stanley of El Salvador noted, "The American Hebrew Academy is a model for Jewish education in the 21st century. The ease at which we can travel and stay connected makes AHA a very viable resource for our children and enables them to gain Jewish educational opportunities otherwise unavailable. They will benefit tremendously while living and learning with Jewish youth from around the world and from communities big and small." For further information about AHA's endorsement by the UJCL or the American Hebrew Academy in general, please contact Glenn Drew, Executive Director, at 001-336-217-7015, gdrew@americanhebrewacademy.org, or Ricardo Stanley, President, Union of Jewish Congregations of Latin America & the Caribbean at ricardo.stanley@puertoexpress.com.  

About the American Hebrew Academy

The American Hebrew Academy is the only international Jewish college prep boarding school in the world. Its state-of-the-art environment fosters academic achievement and strengthens Jewish identity in a residential setting for motivated and high achieving students in grades nine through twelve. The dual curriculum, along with a significant commitment to sports and the arts provides a holistic Jewish educational experience-nurturing mind, body, and soul. An internationally acclaimed faculty challenges students to excel in a rigorous academic program that includes Advanced Placement, advanced college and Jewish studies courses. At the Academy, students' personal values and leadership skills are enriched by the culture, customs, and history of the Jewish people. Graduates matriculate thoroughly prepared for college and ready to make a meaningful impact on the world.