Support the Annual Fund

The CESJDS Annual Fund (formerly known as the Ma’ayan Campaign) powers everything that makes this education exceptional, bridging the gap between tuition and the full cost of providing a world-class Jewish and general education. Your support helps us attract and retain inspiring faculty, innovate in and beyond the classroom, foster joyful Jewish life, and ensure access for families across our community. We simply would not be able to continue the work we do without the partnership of our generous giving community. THANK YOU!

Giving to the Annual Fund is an act of collective responsibility for the future of CESJDS. It’s a way of paying it forward — thanking the faculty and staff that helped educate you or your loved ones, and ensuring that countless more can have the same impactful experience. Together, we ensure that our School remains a vibrant, inclusive, and excellent place for students to learn and grow.

Make Your Gift Today

Every Gift Makes a Difference for our students

Ways to Give

Make a Gift Online

Make a Gift by Check

Please make your check payable to “Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School” and designate “Annual Fund” or the appropriate fund in the memo field. If your gift is in honor/in memory of someone, please include a note with the (1) honoree’s name, (2) who we should notify about your gift, and (3) the email of the person to notify.

Mail your check to:

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
Attn: Development Office
1901 East Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852

Gifts of Securities

Non-cash gifts of securities, such as stock, or other assets, such as life insurance, annuities, and real estate, may be made through your broker or the CESJDS Development Office. Securities may be designated. Consult your financial advisor for information about the tax implications of a gift of securities or other assets, such as a charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, or charitable lead trust.

Please contact Sarah Shapiro at sshapiro@cesjds.org for more information.

Wire/Electronic Transfers

Make a Commitment

Please note: This pledge form is for commitments of $1000 or greater. Gifts below this amount may be made through our General Giving Form. Thank you for supporting CESJDS.

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Please send me information about making a planned gift to CESJDS through my will, trust, life insurance, or retirement plan.

Matching Gifts

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and match their employees' charitable contributions or volunteer hours. Some companies also match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.

If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift. We will do the rest.

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Giving Levels

Cornerstone Society: $50,000+
Mitzvah Society: $25,000+
Chai Society: $18,000+
Scholarship Society: $10,000+
Ambassador's Circle: $5,000+
Blue and Gold Society: $1,800+
Grandparent Mezuzah Society: $1,800+
Alumni Lion's Den: $118+ (5-year pledge)

Learn More About Giving Societies

Opportunities to Support CESJDS

CESJDS Annual Fund (opens in new window/tab)

Annual giving is the financial foundation of CESJDS. Gifts to the Annual Fund support all operating costs — covering the gap between tuition and the full cost of a CESJDS education.

Endowments and Planned Giving (opens in new window/tab)

Learn more about sustaining CESJDS into the future through endowment funds and legacy giving.

Sponsorships (opens in new window/tab)

Become a valued sponsor and make a meaningful impact on our students and k’hillah/community.

Get Involved (opens in new window/tab)

Create meaningful impact by getting involved in special programs and events catered to parents, grandparents, alumni, and the broader community.

If you have any questions, please contact Director of Development
Sarah Shapiro at 301-692-4877 or s shapiro@cesjds.org.

Federal Tax ID #52-0961920

Support the Annual Fund

Every Gift Makes a Difference for our students

Giving Levels

If you have any questions, please contact Director of Development Sarah Shapiro at 301-692-4877 or sshapiro@cesjds.org.

If you have any questions, please contact Director of Development
Sarah Shapiro at 301-692-4877 or s shapiro@cesjds.org.