Promotes parent-child study and activities related to Jewish sources, within the framework of state elementary and junior high schools. YAHALOM began as a program of after-school sessions for parents and children in schools with significant immigrant populations and grew to include similar programs for “veteran” school populations, as well as learning communities of ten families who meet monthly, and summer programs for families. Since 2004/05, YAHALOM has shifted its focus to deeper work in a select group of about 25 schools, which are expected to adopt YAHALOM as an integral part of their school program. With the help of a team of professional facilitators, YAHALOM promotes schools in which: Jewish culture and values are integral to the school’s mission and curriculum; Jewish texts are referenced and taught regularly; Jewish content is integrated in a wide range of school activities; and parent-child study is incorporated throughout the school – in classrooms, whole-school activities, homework assignments, and family learning communities. AVI CHAI is the primary funder of YAHALOM.