Student to professional ratio
Schools: 4 Elementary & 3 High Schools
Uniquely tailored schedules:
One for each unique child
“Because of SINAI, my child can go to a Jewish school and be with Jewish friends and be in an environment where he is loved and accepted.”
-Joelle Yavin, A SINAI Mother
We often say, if you have met one SINAI student, you have met one SINAI student.
In reflecting back on the 2025-26 school year, there is no one overarching story.
There are 200+ individual tales of learning and growth – one for each unique SINAI student.
From the first day through graduation, the year was filled with many opportunities for SINAI students to learn and grow, including:
This year SINAI students:
14 students celebrated their bar or bat mitzvah this year.
These students along with 46 others who are preparing for their celebrations in the coming years participated in SINAI’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program to give them the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to be ready for this major life milestone.
SINAI is grateful to the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey for its support of this program.
SINAI students at all our schools celebrated completing middle school and high school in graduation ceremonies with their mainstream peers as well is in smaller ceremonies specifically for SINAI students.
Among the graduates, some will be going on gap years in Israel or college; some will be continuing their education at SINAI schools, mainstream schools, and other programs; and all are moving on well-prepared to thrive in their adventure. Mazel tov to all the graduates and their families.
“On Friday night, when we sang birkas hamazon, Michaela independently started to sing along, and she knew most of the words! Thank you for continuing to help her create a relationship with Hashem and feel so positive about being Jewish.”
– Debbie and Derrick Schwartz, SINAI Parents
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“We believe in the power of Jewish day schools to train Jewish leaders. Ava has this spark of magic. She needs a Jewish education in a school that also provides the support she needs so that one day she can do something really special with that spark for the Jewish people.”
– Miriam Gardin, A SINAI Mother
Not even last minute rescheduling due to major winter storm could keep our community from celebrating SINAI and this year’s honorees:
Yakov Karasick
Elizabeth Kratz
Ron and Diane Strobel
The newest SINAI documentary premiered at the Benefit Dinner.
Watch the story of Eli, a boy with a huge personality and complex challenges.
Dinner Highlights
“Give Your Child the Tools to Succeed”, a new video in which SINAI students and parents share their SINAI journeys also premiered at the Dinner.
SINAI Alum, Ezra Grauberd spoke about how his teachers and therapists at SINAI helped him prepare for his current journey as he works toward becoming a doctor.
The evening ended with a festive Kumzitz led by Avraham Fried and Itzik Dadya. SINAI Dinner honoree, Yakav Karasick joined the band as well.
SAVE THE DATE
Next Year’s Dinner: Feb. 28, 2027
“My daughter went to three elementary schools and a special needs preschool before coming to SINAI. This is the only place that has been able to help her succeed and make progress year to year.”
-Rivka Tuttle, A SINAI Mother
Everything highlighted in this report is made possible by the generous support of the communities we serve.
SINAI’s leadership, faculty, staff, parents, and most of all our students express tremendous hakarot hatov to each and every supporter whose generosity has helped to transform the lives of students with developmental, intellectual, and complex learning disabilities.
1400+ individuals donated over $2 million to SINAI this year.
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SINAI is honored to have many businesses in our communities as Corporate Sponsors.
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Through our Parnes Hayom program, 45+ days of Torah learning over the past year were sponsored.
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SINAI’s Chazon Society, a community of individuals 40 and under who are passionate supporters of uniquely special education, welcomed 22 new members.
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SINAI receives support from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest, and many foundations committed to supporting our communities.
60+ local businesses and organizations serve as Vocational Partners, helping our students can gain critical skills and confidence.
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SINAI's unique Inclusion by Design model is made possible by our partner schools. Their dedication to and passion for inclusion and their warm embrace of SINAI students, families, faculty, and staff are invaluable assets to SINAI, the communities we serve, and the wider Jewish world.
Acharon acharon chaviv, nothing we do would be possible without the partnership of the families who place their trust in SINAI to help their children reach their full academic, emotional, and social potential while developing their knowledge and love of their Jewish heritage.
