Design FAB Collection
2026-27

The CIJE Design and Fabrication Collection turns your school’s Maker-space into a hub for learning, self-discovery, and engagement with Jewish themes. Students use tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, and more to create and innovate. An end of year capstone project incorporates computerized design to explore Jewish themes and produce unique artifacts.

This year’s theme is L’Shem Shamayim: Consuming with Intention.

Students take an everyday object they actually use, something for eating, buying, spending time, or using earthly resources, and redesign it so that using it becomes an act done with intention. The object still has to work, and its meaning comes through the object itself rather than a sign next to it. Past themes have included Hiddur Mitzvah: Crafting Beauty and Function in Judaica Design, Sacred Time, and Me + We: Individuality Within Community.

The year ends with a Gallery Unveiling, where students present their work to experts, focusing on their thought process and personal connection to the theme. Alongside the capstone, there is a full year of curriculum, plus shorter design challenges with instructional videos, including our 3D-printed menorah and dreidel challenges. These help students build skills and connect with makers nationwide.

Join us in redefining education by blending technology with Project-Based Learning. The program includes:

• A community of design and fabrication educators.

• Access to Personal Learning Communities for skills like 2D and 3D modeling.

• A capstone experience with an in-person Gallery Unveiling.

• A year of curriculum and shorter design challenges for clubs or maker classes.

Questions? Email Orly Nadler (on@thecije.org) and Aryeh Laufer (al@thecije.org)