PEJE Recognizes American Hebrew Academy with Three Awards at Recent Biennial Assembly

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GREENSBORO, NC (11/17/2010)(readMedia)-- The American Hebrew Academy received 3 of 30 awards from the Boston-based Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education (PEJE). The biennial assembly took place in Baltimore last week. "We are proud to be a part of a national organization that is devoted to the growth and success of Jewish day schools across the world" said Alina Spaulding, Director of Communications who attended the conference along with Leslie Grossman, Director of Admissions.

The 3 awards awarded to the Academy include:

• Ability to Leverage the Board to Cultivate New Support.

• Excellence in Original Storytelling, for its documentary "Profiles of Promise."

• People's Choice Award - "Profiles of Promise" was recognized.

"Profiles of Promise" can be viewed at: http://www.americanhebrewacademy.org/Profiles/

*1100 participants representing 257 schools worldwide

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About the American Hebrew Academy

The American Hebrew Academy, America's premier Jewish pluralistic college prep boarding school serves students from 28 states and 13 countries. The 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 the aquatics center and sports complex, provides a holistic educational experience-nurturing mind, body, and soul. An internationally acclaimed faculty challenges students to excel in a rigorous program that includes Advanced Placement and Jewish studies courses. At the Academy, values and leadership skills are enriched by the culture, customs, and history of the Jewish people. Students graduate thoroughly prepared for college and ready to make a meaningful impact on the world. For more information about the Academy, please visit www.americanhebrewacademy.org.