Consortium of Jewish Day Schools (CoJDS)

What Consortium of Jewish Day Schools (CoJDS) does

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools (CoJDS) is a private nonprofit educational consortium that develops, publishes, and distributes Jewish studies curriculum, assessments, and professional development services to Jewish day schools, primarily in North America. Its core product is the L'havin U'lehaskil Chumash curriculum, a comprehensive Hebrew Bible study program for grades 1-5, accompanied by preparatory workbooks (Hachana L'Chumash), related Navi (Prophets) and Tefillah (Prayer) curricula, and a Skills curriculum. The organization operates the JSAT (Jewish Studies Achievement Test) standardized assessment at four grade levels (3, 5, 7, 8) and distributes digital assessments via the Quizalize platform with Google Classroom integration. Curriculum materials are produced in multiple languages and editions — Hebrew, English, Spanish, Yiddish, Ivrit B'Ivrit, and Eidot HaMizrach — and distributed in physical workbook format and through the lhavin.com digital platform.

CoJDS monetizes through unit-priced sales of workbooks ($14.50-$19.50), curriculum guide sets ($150), classroom manipulatives ($5-$36), and per-seat digital assessments ($10/student), alongside event-based revenue from professional development. Its services portfolio includes the annual Principal Think Tank conference (Think Tank XIII scheduled June 2026), regional conferences in Florida, Philadelphia, and Toronto, the PTI/Julis PTI leadership program, LinkED webinars, the Lilmod U'lilamed teacher training program, a Speakers' Bureau, an Enrollment & Marketing service, and an employment/job board. The go-to-motion is event-driven: schools are reached via the e-commerce storefront at cojds.org, regional and national conferences, teacher training workshops, and virtual ZOOM sessions. The organization is headquartered in Manhattan (810 Seventh Avenue, 28th Floor) with a secondary office in Cedarhurst, NY, and serves as a coordinating body for a network of Jewish day schools across the world.

The business model is a hybrid of physical curriculum publishing and recurring digital/event services within a tightly defined vertical. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and there are no documented funding rounds, institutional investors, or M&A activity, consistent with its nonprofit consortium structure. Recent activity has emphasized product expansion (2025-2026 curriculum launches in new language editions), geographic broadening into Toronto via a partnership with Toronto Yachad, and digital platform investment (Quizalize assessments, lhavin.com). The organization's strategic posture is one of steady, vertical-deepening growth within a niche market rather than horizontal expansion.

Name

Consortium of Jewish Day Schools (CoJDS)

Legal name

Consortium of Jewish Day Schools

Website

https://cojds.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CoJDS is a private nonprofit educational consortium that develops Jewish studies curriculum (L'havin U'lehaskil Chumash, Navi, Tefillah), standardized assessments (JSAT), digital tools (Quizalize), and professional development services for Jewish day schools across North America and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Jewish Day School Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Children’s Publishing (Faith-Based Kids & YA) (MPAJAHAJ), Children’s Religious & Values-Based Publishing (MPAJAFAL)

Keywords

• Jewish day school curriculum
• Hebrew Bible curriculum
• Judaic studies assessment
• Jewish education professional development
• Chumash curriculum materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedarhurst

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Curriculum Materials Sales: Sale of educational workbooks, teacher editions, classroom materials, posters, and manipulatives for Jewish studies curriculum. Products available in multiple language editions and formats.
2. Event Registration: Revenue from professional development conferences, workshops, and training sessions including Principal Think Tank events, regional conferences, and teacher training programs.
3. JSAT Assessment Fees: Standardized testing fees for Jewish Studies Achievement Test at various grade levels.
4. Digital Assessment Platform: Per-student subscription for Quizalize assessment platform providing access to Chumash assessments and data tracking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CoJDS develops and sells Torah-values-aligned Judaic studies curricula (Chumash, Hachana, Navi, Tefillah, Skills, Parsha), standardized student assessments (JSAT levels 3/5/7/8 and Quizalize digital assessments), and a portfolio of professional development services for Jewish day schools. Its products are sold as physical workbooks and teacher editions in multiple language editions (Hebrew, English, Spanish, Yiddish, Ivrit B'Ivrit) through the cojds.org e-commerce site, alongside digital delivery via lhavin.com and Quizalize.

Product overview

CoJDS operates as a comprehensive educational consortium serving Jewish day schools globally, offering a multi-product portfolio organized around a core L'havin U'lehaskil Chumash Curriculum supplemented by related curriculum products (Navi, Tefillah, Skills), digital assessment tools (Quizalize), standardized testing (JSAT), and professional development services (conferences, Think Tank events, PTI Leadership, LinkED webinars, teacher training). The product architecture combines physical workbooks and curriculum guides (Hachana L'Chumash workbooks in multiple language editions) with digital platforms (lhavin.com, Quizalize), classroom materials, and event-based services. Key offerings include the L'havin Chumash program with its preparatory Hachana workbooks, JSAT assessment levels 3/5/7/8, Navi curriculum for Biblical prophets, Tefillah curriculum for prayer study, and annual professional development events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• L'havin U'lehaskil: Core Chumash curriculum program for Jewish day schools
• Lilmod U'lilamed
• JSAT
• PTI Leadership (Julis PTI)
• LinkED

Products and services

• L'havin U'lehaskil Chumash Curriculum Comprehensive Hebrew Bible (Chumash) curriculum for Jewish day schools, designed for grades 1–5 with structured lessons, workbooks, and assessments aligned with traditional Torah values.
• Hachana L'Chumash Preparatory workbook series for Chumash study, available in Hebrew Script, Hebrew Print, Ivrit B'Ivrit, English, Spanish, and Yiddish editions with student, teacher, and homework versions.
• JSAT (Jewish Studies Achievement Test) Standardized assessment program for Jewish day schools at Levels 3, 5, 7, and 8, measuring student achievement in Judaic studies.
• Quizalize Digital Assessments Digital assessment platform for grades 2–5 providing real-time data on Chumash standards mastery, customizable content, and Google Classroom integration; sold at $10 per student.
• Navi Curriculum Prophets (Navi) curriculum covering Sefer Yehoshua, Sefer Shoftim, Sefer Shmuel Aleph/Bet, and Sefer Melachim Aleph, with student and teacher editions including discounted sets.
• Tefillah / Brachot Curriculum Prayer and blessings curriculum including Understanding Hashkamas HaBoker u'Birchos Hashachar, Understanding Psukei Dzimra, Understanding Krias Shma U'birchoseha, Understanding Shemoneh Esrei (Eidot HaMizrach and Ivrit B'Ivrit editions), and Understanding Bracha Acharona.
• Skills Curriculum Foundational Judaic studies skills curriculum including Review Workbooks A/B, C, D, E and Middle School Skills Review materials.
• Parshat Hashavua Curriculums Weekly Torah portion curriculum covering Parshiyot from Lech Lecha through Bo, including an online Parsha curriculum product.
• Principal Think Tank Events Annual professional development conference for Jewish day school principals featuring networking, workshops, and vendor exhibitions, with tiered pricing ($275 both days, $199 Day I, $149 Day II).
• National & Regional Conferences CoJDS's annual National Winter Conference addressing learning loss and social-emotional needs, plus regional conferences held at host schools such as South Florida Jewish Academy, Politz Hebrew Academy, and Eitz Chaim Patricia Campus.
• PTI (Julis PTI) Leadership Programs Professional development program for school leadership and administrators, with sessions led by notable educators.
• LinkED Professional Development Webinar-based professional development series for Jewish day school educators, including the LINKed III 2025 series.
• Lilmod U'lilamed Teacher Training Teacher training program providing professional development for educators in Jewish day schools, including virtual training sessions.
• CoJDS Speakers' Bureau Booking service that connects Jewish day schools with educational speakers for events and professional development.
• Enrollment & Marketing Services Support services that help Jewish day schools improve student enrollment and marketing initiatives.
• CoJDS Career & Employment Services Job board and career services for educators and staff seeking positions in Jewish day schools.
• Digital Workbook Platform (lhavin.com) Online digital workbook platform that gives schools access to L'havin curriculum materials in digital format.
• Yom HaShoah Candles Holocaust remembrance memorial candles for Yom HaShoah education, sold as boxes of 48 with labels of victim details.

Quantifiable outcome

• 126 tickets sold for Principal Think Tank XIII

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Toronto YachadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoJDS partners with Toronto Yachad to host the International Inclusion and Special Education Conference, focusing on 'Unlocking Students' Potential' and 'Helping Diverse Students Work Effectively'. The conference takes place at Eitz Chaim Patricia Campus in Toronto.
• SulamotminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSulamot initiative Ratzim Be'Yachad enables thousands of children worldwide to study Mishnayot in memory of fallen IDF soldiers. CoJDS facilitates participation of Jewish day schools in this program through the Yom HaZikaron Mishnah Learning Event.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PEJE (Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education): Larger umbrella organization focused on strengthening Jewish day schools through research, advocacy, and capacity building. While not a direct curriculum publisher, it operates in the same Jewish day school ecosystem with overlapping professional development and school improvement services.
• Curriculum Associates: Major K-12 educational publisher and assessment provider (iReady, Ready Classroom Mathematics/Reading). Comparable in combining curriculum publishing with digital assessment tools, though operating at much larger scale across secular K-12 rather than the Jewish day school niche.
• Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools: Umbrella organization supporting Jewish day schools through advocacy, professional development, and resource sharing. Overlaps with CoJDS's mission of empowering and improving Jewish day schools, though Prizmah is broader in scope and does not publish its own curriculum.
• Renaissance Learning: Large-scale K-12 assessment and learning analytics company (e.g., Star Assessments, Accelerated Reader). Comparable to CoJDS's JSAT/Quizalize assessment layer in providing standardized educational measurement, though serving the broader secular K-12 market rather than Jewish day schools specifically.

Direct peers

• A.R.E. Publishing: Jewish educational publisher producing textbooks, workbooks, and teacher resources for day schools across multiple subjects. Direct competitor in the Jewish curriculum publishing category with similar Torah-values-aligned content offerings.
• Behrman House: Long-standing publisher of Jewish educational textbooks, curricula, and teacher resources for day schools and supplementary schools. Direct competitor in core Chumash, Hebrew, and Jewish studies curriculum publishing, serving the same Jewish day school market with similar Torah-values-aligned content.
• BJE (Board of Jewish Education): Regional Jewish educational services organization supporting day schools, supplementary schools, and teacher training. Comparable to CoJDS in mission (empowering Jewish day schools), curriculum support, and professional development offerings.
• Torah Aura Productions: Jewish educational publisher producing curricula, textbooks, and software for Jewish day schools and congregational schools. Competes directly with CoJDS in the Jewish curriculum publishing space, particularly around Hebrew and Judaic studies content.
• Walder Education: Provider of Jewish educational resources, curricula, and teacher training for day schools and supplementary schools. Competes with CoJDS in publishing Torah-values-aligned curriculum materials and offering professional development for Jewish educators.

Emerging players

• The Lookstein Center: Bar-Ilan University-based center providing Jewish educational resources, online courses, and curriculum support for day schools and educators. Comparable in producing Jewish educational content and offering professional development, particularly for technology-enabled Jewish learning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cojds

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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