The Starter Libraries program provides new day school students in Jewish middle or high school, coming previously from a public or private school, with a “starter” Jewish library. This library consists of Jewish texts and references – all in Hebrew/English or English – including the Bible as well as classic and contemporary books on basic Judaism, the holidays and Israel. The books are intended to help plant the seeds of Jewish learning at this milestone in the Jewish educational journey of these students and their families. In 2018-19, 112 students from 23 middle schools and 187 students from 13 high schools received starter Jewish libraries.
AVI CHAI concluded its general grant making on December 31, 2019.