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HEAD OF JEWISH STUDIES required for Centrol Ibn Gabirol in Madrid (Spain)
Centro Ibn Gabirol is the only Jewish school in Madrid with over 300 pupils from Kindergarten to Year 11.
The School is fully committed to Jewish tradition and Zionism. Tuition is in Spanish with a high percentage of English curriculum. The Secular and Jewish studies teams will work closely together to ensure a consistent approach to learning, behaviour management and Jewish values. To that end, the two curricula complement each other as much as possible and there are many instances of cross-curricular teaching.
The successful candidate will help drive forward this exciting new project by leading the Jewish studies department and developing its curriculum.
Requirements of the candidate:
* Qualified teacher with excellent classroom practice and at least 15 years of experience as Head of Jewish studies.
* Able to support and be a role model for the school\'s ethos.
* Previous educational leadership or management experience, in regard to curriculum development.
* Understanding of the needs of the school community.
* Be able to further develop the school\'s vision of Jewish/secular integration.
* Trilingual, Spanish, Hebrew and English.
Remuneration levels will be discussed according to candidate\'s experience.
For more information about the school please consult www.ibngabirol.com
Applications and referrals should be sent to lunaalfon@ibngabirol.com with cc to oasis613@yahoo.com
For more
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Head of School
JCDS, Boston’s Jewish Community Day School Head of School for July 2011 JCDS, Boston’s Jewish Community Day School seeks an experienced, dynamic and inspirational educational leader who is committed to the school’s pluralist mission and is excited by the opportunity to help lead JCDS as it continues its successful growth. JCDS, Boston’s Jewish Community Day School (www.jcdsboston.org), located in Watertown, MA, part of metropolitan Boston and adjacent to Cambridge and Newton, serves students in Kindergarten through grade 8. Since opening its doors in 1995, JCDS has thrived as a strong community where students, parents and faculty find academic fulfillment, intellectual stimulation, Jewish meaning and personal connections. From an enrollment of 11 students in its inaugural year, the school’s enrollment has increased each year, with enrollment for the 2010-2011 school year projected to be approximately 200 students. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced, energetic school professional to build on and enhance a school which already possesses many strengths. The ideal candidate will be an inspirational and dynamic leader and a team builder, an organizer and manager as well as a delegator. She/he will be a thoughtful risk taker, a fundraiser, a diplomat, and a true mensch. All inquiries are confidential. Please send a Resume, Letter of Interest and Educational Philosophy and/or Personal Statement to: Jane Foote or Bill Lyons, Managing Partners Independent Thinking it@independent-thinking.com 617-332-3131
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Principal, The Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley, Allentown, PA
The Jewish Day School (JDS) of the Lehigh Valley is seeking a Principal to serve our Pre-K through grade 8 students in a warm, caring, community school atmosphere. Our school is located in suburban Allentown, Pennsylvania\'sthird largest city, in the Lehigh Valley, an easy 1 ½ hour drive from New York and 1 hourfrom Philadelphia. The Lehigh Valley area provides the convenience ofaccess to these major city centers, while at the same time having the advantage of being a smaller, accessible city and a great place to raise a family. The JDS of the Lehigh Valley is a community school with amission to provide a Jewish education to all children of the Jewish community who would like the opportunity, integrating Judaic and General Studies.
The Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley JDS is seeking a Principal to manage the current school with enrollment of approximately 80 students, with the opportunity to grow into a head of school as the enrollment grows. The ideal candidate will share the school\'s passion for Jewish education and community together with a strong commitment to an excellent General Studies education. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Board of Directors, faculty and staff to provide the students with the best possible Jewish and secular education.
The ideal candidate must have experience and proficiency in:
● Working with students and their families with all levels ofdemonstrated need at all levels
● Developing, implementing, and integrating Hebrew/Judaic andGeneral Studies curricula
● Managing, mentoring, supervising and observing teachers
● Coordinating and implementing school events and holidayprogramming
● Collaborating effectively with active and involved Boardmembers
● Successfully managing financial and administrative operationsand staff
● Meeting Pennsylvania requirements for educational programsand reporting
● Grant and fund raising for private schools
● Managing admissions and retention
The preferred candidate will:
● Possess an understanding of Jewish beliefs and practices anda sensitivity to the diversity of the JDS community.
● Have demonstrated leadership skills
● Have a commitment to excellence in education and knowledgeof current pedagogic philosophies and methodologies.
● Communicate effectively
Salary: Commensurate with experience and background
Preferred Degree: Masters in Education, Education Administration, or related field.
For more
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Upper School Head Librarian, Charles E. Smith Jewish day school Rockville, MD
Job Code HL400
The Head Librarian is the chief information specialist of the Upper School. S/he provides leadership and expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of information resources in all formats (including both print and digital resources), and in the ethical use of information. S/he serves as an instructional partner to teachers in building and strengthening connections among student research needs, curricular content, learning outcomes, and information resources, and in ensuring that the library is an integral part of the instructional program. S/he is responsible for creating and maintaining a welcoming environment that is conducive to student learning, and for promoting the library and the use of its resources within the school community. S/he partners with other faculty members to empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, proficient users of a variety of media, and ethical consumers of information.
Responsibilities:
· Developing and maintaining a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and the teaching styles and instructional strategies used within the school community. Maintaining the online catalog and supervising the cataloguing of all new materials. Organizing the library resources for maximally effective use and establishing processes and procedures for selection, acquisition, circulation, and resource sharing that ensure that all appropriate general and Judaic resources are available when needed.
· Evaluating, promoting, and using existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning, supplement school resources, connect the school with the global learning community, communicate with students and teachers, and provide constant access to library services.
· Creating and maintaining in the school library a teaching and learning environment that is inviting, safe, flexible, and conducive to student learning; resource-based instructional practices; and collaboration with teaching staff. Arranging for flexible scheduling of the library to provide student access to staff and resources as needed.
· Encouraging the use of instructional technology to engage students and to improve learning, providing continual access to digital information resources for the entire learning community.
· Developing policies and practices concerning such issues as materials selection, circulation, reconsideration of materials, copyright, privacy, and acceptable use. Remaining current in professional practices and developments, information technologies, and educational research applicable to school library programs.
· Promoting the library and maintaining frequent and timely communication to stakeholders through the school and library website, parent newsletter, e-mail, video/audio streaming, on-demand video/podcasts, and other formats.
· Actively participating in the curriculum development process to ensure that the school curriculum includes the full range of literacy skills (information, media, visual, digital, and technological literacy) necessary to meet content standards and to develop lifelong learners.
· Understanding copyright, fair use, licensing of intellectual property, and ethical use of information, and assisting users with their understanding and observance of the same.
· Ensuring that school library program goals and objectives are aligned with school’s long-range strategic plans.
· Obtaining and overseeing outside grants and memberships.
· Hiring, supervising, training and evaluating library staff.
· Preparing and administering the school library program budget to support specific program goals.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· A master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association
· At least two years’ experience working in a school library environment (secondary school experience preferred)
· Familiarity and experience with emerging instructional, information, and research technologies
· State certification as a school librarian preferred
· Teacher preparation program and/or educational degree preferred
· Familiarity and experience with Judaica libraries and Judaic Studies research materials preferred
Qualified candidates should submit letter of interest, resume and salary requirements to www.cesjds.org/resume Job Code HL400.
The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
For more
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Judaic Studies teacher/Part time administrator sought…
Akiva Hebrew Day School is currently accepting applications for an elementary school Judaic Studies teacher who has interest in doing part time administrative work. Job to begin in August for the 2010-11 school year. Akiva seeks a dynamic elementary school teacher to teach half a day in grade five. Ability to teach Ivrit b’Ivrit is a plus. Administrative work involves assistance to principal of grades 1-8.
Akiva, located in the suburban, family friendly Detroit community of Southfield, is a Modern Orthodox, Zionist, nursery though twelfth grade school offering a dual curriculum of Judaic Studies and college-preparatory General Studies.
For more
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Early Childhood Assistant Director
Yeshiva seeks a warm, nurturing, and dynamic individual to supervise and motivate staff while implementing innovative educational techniques in the Hebrew & general studies program. Masters in Early Childhood with experience in teaching/supervision. Call 914-729-4627, fax resume 914-965-1902.
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Principal Position Available
The Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School is a vibrant and growing 150 student, SK to Grade 8 pluralistic, egalitarian, and diverse community day school in downtown Toronto. We provide an integrated approach to general and Judaic studies in a dynamic, creative and enriching environment.
The Principal will be accountable to the Board of Directors for all aspects of the school’s academic and management functions. We are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic educator with proven leadership skills and the vision to guide the school into the future. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, experience as a teacher, supervisor and administrator, the ability to work with a diverse population, and a demonstrated history of success.
Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School
Inspiring Curiosity
Honouring Diversity
Creating Community
Please send a detailed resume to:
SearchCommittee@djds.ca
or
Chair, Search Committee
Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School
750 Spadina Avenue
Toronto, ON, Canada M5S 2J2
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Positions at the Jewish Curriculum Partnership (JCP), London, England
We are at an exciting stage in developing the Jewish Curriculum Partnership (JCP) which serves the needs of centrist orthodox Jewish primary and secondary schools in England by providing imaginative curricula and associated professional development for all aspects of
Jewish Education.
We are now looking to add the following two roles to our existing team from September 2010 (or sooner):
1. IVRIT LANGUAGE SPECIALIST CONSULTANT:
To undertake an in-depth review of the teaching of Ivrit at Key Stages 3-5 in Jewish schools in the UK. This will include an analysis of curricula, teaching and learning and resources currently in use.
If you:
* have a good professional knowledge of teaching Ivrit as a modern foreign language in high schools, that is credible to school staff
* have excellent communication and people skills;
* aspire to make a real difference to Ivrit teaching in the UK
2. CURRICULUM TEAM LEADER FOR JEWISH STUDIES (SECONDARY) PART TIME POSITION - 2.5 DAYS PER WEEK
To lead and manage its Jewish Studies work with secondary schools.
If you have:
* experience in curriculum and staff development
* a good understanding of Jewish Studies in schools
* excellent communication and people skills
* the ability to lead and manage a team of curriculum developers and consultants
Both posts will be based in the Bet Meir offices in London NW4 (Hendon).
To request an application pack:
email: emma.collins@ujia.org
To arrange an informal chat:
email: eli@lookstein.org
Closing date for applications:
Friday 18th June, 2010
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General Studies Teaching Position, Elizabeth, NJ
Part-time (12:50-4:30 PM) Licensed General Studies 5th grade teaching position available. Located in Elizabeth, NJ. Minimum 2 years Head Teacher experience.
Serious inquiries only.
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Part-time Parshanut Teacher
Seeking teacher for beginners Parshanut class for adults in our skill-building program for academic year 2010-2011. Class meets on Thursdays from 11 am-1:30 pm. M.A. or above preferred. References required. Academic training in Biblical Hebrew and Parshanut and relevant teaching experience is required.
For more
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Pre-school director, The Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy, Silver Spring, MD
The Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy is looking for an experienced early childhood educator to guide a preschool of nearly 100 children as part of a pre-school through 12th grade day school. Candidates should be warm and caring. Experience in administration is a plus. Please send a cover letter and resume to Robyn Lebowitz, Assistant to the Headmaster, at lebowitzr@mjbha.org .
For more
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Ramaz Lower School General Studies Co-Head Classroom Teacher
Ramaz is a co-educational modern Orthodox day school striving for excellence in Jewish Education.
Ramaz Lower School (grades 1-4) seeks Co-Head General Studies Teacher for 2010/2011 academic year. Candidate must have a Master’s degree and classroom experience.
We offer excellent salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Please send or email resume and cover letter indicating school and position of interest and where you saw posting to: Ida Bohmstein, The Ramaz School, 114 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028. Email hr@ramaz.org. An EOE.
www.Ramaz.org
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Ramaz Faculty Childcare Center Teacher
Ramaz Faculty Childcare Center seeks full-time head teacher for its two-year-old program. Degree in Early Childhood Education and experience with the age group a plus.
We offer excellent salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Please send or email resume and cover letter indicating school and position of interest and where you saw posting to: Ida Bohmstein, The Ramaz School, 114 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028. Email hr@ramaz.org. An EOE.
www.Ramaz.org>
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5th Grade English Teacher
Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey seeks experienced and certified 5th grade English teacher for PM hours. Email resumes to resumes@rynj.org
Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey seeks assistant teachers p/t and f/t. Convenient to Bergen County, Monsey, Passaic and Washington Heights. Email resumes to resumes@rynj.org.
For more
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Limudei Kodesh Teacher
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway (HAFTR) is looking for a 1st grade Limudei Kodesh teacher. Fluency in Hebrew is required. Knowledge of the Tal Am curriculum is preferred.
Resumes can be forward to steisenberg@haftr.org 5165693043
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Hebrew Language Teacher
Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey seeks an experienced Hebrew language teacher for Junior High boys. PM position. Convenient to Bergen County, Monsey, Passaic, and Washington Heights. Fax resume to 201-986-1155, attention Mrs. Zucker or email: resumes@rynj.org
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5th Grade Morah
Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey seeking experienced 5th grade girls Limudei Kodesh teacher. Hebrew fluency required. Mornings only. Convenient to Bergen County, Monsey, Passaic, Washington Heights.email resumes to resumes@rynj.org
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Ivrit teacher/ curriculum coordinator, Torah Academy of Greater Philadelphia
Torah Academy of Greater Philadelphia has begun its search for an excellent Ivrit teacher/ curriculum coordinator to begin with the 2011-12/5772 school year. The person need not be Israeli, but should certainly be fluent in Ivrit (and comfortable communicating in English). They should also be trained (ideally in "second language acquisition") and experienced. The abilities to work as a member of a team, differentiate instruction and to be a role model to our students are crucial. Please note that we do not use NETA.
Continuing to upgrade our Ivrit program is a critical aspect of our new strategic plan. Thus, this is the opportunity for a dedicated educator to make a real impact.
Torah Academy is a dynamic, child centered school that has all kinds of Orthodox Jews under one roof. You can learn more about us (and even read our strategic plan and new view book) at www.torahacademyonline.org.
To apply, email your resume and contact information of references to Rabbi Shmuel Jablon, Menahel, at sjablon@torahacademyonline.org.
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High School English Teacher
Donna Klein Jewish Academy, an independent non-profit school for children Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, is a Jewish community day school serving families from a broad spectrum of Jewish backgrounds and religious practices. The school was founded in 1979 and lives its mission: To educate our children and the greater DKJA community to be knowledgeable and responsible citizens of the world, committed to Jewish values and lifelong learning.
The candidate should be an experienced and degreed high school English teacher with strong writing skills. Previous expereince at teaching all levels and grades is required.
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to shafferk@dkja.org or fax to 561-852-6007.
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Hebrew and Music Teachers
HEBREW TEACHER FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL – PART-TIME
JCDS, Boston’s Jewish Community Day School is seeking a part-time Hebrew teacher who must have native-speaker fluency for the Middle School. Prior teaching experience is required. All JCDS teachers contribute to our school’s rich tradition of holiday observances and celebrations. Please send cover letter with resume to Aliza at alizav@jcdsboston.org.
HEBREW TEACHER GRADE 4 – Part Time
JCDS, Boston’s Jewish Community Day School is seeking a part time teacher for Hebrew (native speaker fluency). As the Hebrew speaking partner-teacher in the fourth grade, this person will have primary responsibility for the Hebrew curriculum and support the English speaking partner in other areas of the curriculum. Prior teaching experience is required, and a strong teacher support is available. All JCDS teachers contribute to our school’s rich tradition of holiday observances and celebrations. Please send cover letter with resume to Aliza at alizav@jcdsboston.org.
HEBREW / JUDAIC TEACHER GRADE 4
JCDS, Boston’s Jewish Community Day School is seeking a full time teacher for Hebrew (native speaker fluency) and Judaic Studies. As the Hebrew speaking partner-teacher in the fourth grade, this person will have primary responsibility for the Humash, T’fillah, Haggim, and Hebrew curricula and support the English speaking partner in other areas of the curriculum. Prior teaching experience is required, and a strong teacher support is available. All JCDS teachers contribute to our school’s rich tradition of holiday observances and celebrations. Please send cover letter with resume to Aliza at alizav@jcdsboston.org.
JUDAIC TEACHER GRADE 4 – PART TIME
JCDS, Boston’s Jewish Community Day School is seeking a full time teacher for a part-time and Judaic Studies. As the Judaic partner-teacher in the fourth grade, this person will have primary responsibility for the Humash, T’fillah, and Haggim curricula and support the English speaking partner in other areas of the curriculum. Prior teaching experience is required, and a strong teacher support is available. All JCDS teachers contribute to our school’s rich tradition of holiday observances and celebrations. Please send cover letter with resume to Aliza at alizav@jcdsboston.org.
MUSIC TEACHER FOR GRADES K-4 - PART TIME:
JCDS, Boston’s Jewish Community Day School (K-8, 180 students) is seeking a dynamic, part time music teacher for grades K-4. In addition to teaching Shabbat, holiday, Hebrew and Israeli songs, the candidate also must have experience teaching early elementary students and general elementary music. Please send a cover letter with resume to Aliza at alizav@jcdsboston.org
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Webinar
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
A webinar entitled - "Apples, Honey and the Internet: Teaching Rosh HaShana Using the Internet"
The webinar will be conducted by Dr. Elaine Hoter, a senior lecturer at Talpiot college of Technology and in MOFET\'s Online Academy for Jewish Studies. Dr. Hoter received her doctorate from the Hebrew University, Jerusalem in 2001 in the field of online learning in
teacher education. She taught the first online course in Israel in 1995 "English through the Internet", and co-chaired the first online conference for teacher educators. Elaine is a Fulbright scholar and co-founder of the Center for Technology and Multiculturalism http://tak.macam.ac.il. She has deliveredworkshops in South Africa and Rome to help teachers integrate technology into the field of Jewish studies.
Participation in the webinar is free of charge!
To sign up, click here -
https://shop.macam.ac.il/Checkout_tran_v2.asp?SaleType=1&logme=1&UserName=&IDNum=
or
http://tinyurl.com/26kxant
and our representative will contact you.
With best wishes,
Tamara Shalom
Coordinator of The International Channel
The MOFET Institute
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Position papers on Israel, The Metzilah Center
The Metzilah Center is delighted to announce the publication of its new position paper "The Law of Return at Sixty Years: History, Ideology, Justification". To view or to order the paper click: http://www.metzilah.org.il/?p=362
Coming soon: "Return of Palestinian Refugees to The State of Israel". To read the executive summary click: http://www.metzilah.org.il/?p=362
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MUSEUM EDUCATION PROGRAMS AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE!
Shavua Tov, and Chodesh Tov to all "Lookjeders".
It has always been a great pleasure to be part of this list. Lookjed has allowed me, my students, my company, and even my own family to learn and grow with each diverse and fascinating posting. How fortunate I am to have found this community!
As we approach the close of the summer, I wanted to let you know that my creative and energetic staff at Mummies and Masterpieces and I have spent the past few months preparing many exciting programs for 5771, 2010-11 school year.
As you may already know, our company utilizes worldwide museum collections to enhance the curriculum in Jewish and secular schools/institutions around the world. We believe very strongly in enabling ALL KINDS OF LEARNERS to feel success in their studies. Through our integrated curriculum, we offer various entryways to learning....interactive slide discussions, hands-on art workshops and museum treasure hunts. Together, we wonder, question, explore and problem-solve. Our projects are process-based as opposed to product-based. In all, we strive to provide the most meaningful and stimulating learning experiences for all of our participants.
As we enter our 16th year of business, we are thrilled to be able to offer our programs to students from every religious affiliation, ages 2 through adulthood. They include parent-tot experiences, pre-school programs, early childhood programs, elementary programs, middle school programs, high school programs, after school programs, Hebrew school programs, college and graduate school programs, parent education classes, teacher workshops, school fundraisers, ancient Egypt residencies, grandparent and special visitors day programs, Bar and Bat Mitzvah Chesed projects, Israel programs, and more. When was the last time you taught about the history of Israel through the works of Anna Ticho, Joseph Zaritsky and Yitzhak Danziger? What about parshiot Vayeshev through Beshalach through ancient Egyptian paintings, sculptures, architecture and decorative arts? Have you ever thought about elaborating the idea of Hester Panim on Purim through African headresses, Japanese kimonos and English arms and armor in worldwide museums? What about temporary and permanent houses on Sukkot, including the collections of European, American and Asian furniture? The possibilities are endless. You can view all of our themes on our website, or recommend new ones! Remember, our workshops take place at your institution, a local museum, or both.
I am always available to answer questions for you via phone or email. If you are on Facebook, feel free to "like" our page. You can also follow us on Twitter (@museumedprogram) or connect with us via LinkedIn.
This year, I invite you to open learning up to your students and your community in a unique and exciting way. Enhance curricular themes for all kinds of learners, and expose them to worldwide culture at the same time.
I hope I have the opportunity to work with you soon....and I extend my best wishes to you all for a year of shalom, health, happiness and prosperity!
Fondly,
Lauren R. Perlman
Founder/Director, Mummies and Masterpieces
(847) 673-7370
lauren@mummiesandmasterpieces.com
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SMARTBoard lessons available on the Legacy Heritage SMARTBoard Educational Database
With the school year starting soon and the Chagim coming shortly after, Jewish educators are encouraged to take advantage of the many free SMARTBoard lessons available on the Legacy Heritage SMARTBoard Educational Database, SJED.
Lessons are searchable by key word and there are multiple lessons relating to all of the upcoming holidays for all grade levels. SMARTBoard lessons are also being accepted from educators who may have already begun planning for the fall and the start of the Jewish holiday season. To access SJED, go to www.legacyheritage.org/SJED.
The website features nearly 1,700 SMARTBoard lessons in both Judaic and secular studies.
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Summer newsletter, MOFET JTEC Jewish Education Portal
We are happy to announce the release of the summer newsletter of the MOFET JTEC Jewish Education Portal.
The current bulletin contains research findings, educational resources, conference information, etc. selected from journals and other Jewish education publications. We hope that the summer vacation will provide you with some time for relaxation along with an opportunity to read about and reflect on findings, thoughts and resources about making Jewish education better and find some conferences and professional development opportunities for you or your colleagues.
http://jtec.macam.ac.il/portal/MailViewer.aspx?id=24
Reuven Werber
The JTEC Portal Team
The MOFET Institute
http://jtec.macam.ac.il/portal
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mi.yodeya.com - An online community for Q&A about Jewish life and learning
** Can a man fulfill his obligation by listening to a woman\'s Birchos HaShachar (morning blessings)? What about vice-versa? ** Do I need to make another bracha on putting on tzitzis after I get out of the pool? ** Why do we say Teiku when there is no answer in the Gemara? ** What’s the “ORegon 7-1222” on R\' Moshe Feinstein’s letterhead? ** Why was Pinchas blessed for the same type of behavior for which Shimon and Levi were cursed? These are just some of the questions that recently received interesting answers at http://mi.yodeya.com, an online community for Q&A about Jewish life and learning. Mi.yodeya gives you the chance to share your curiosity and knowledge about all things Jewish with a crowd of other sharers. At the same time, you get to enrich the Internet with a repository of Jewish information expressed in the language of people who want to know it. TEACHERS are some of mi.yodeya’s most avid contributors. They enjoy the opportunity to “teach” in a diverse Internet community and also to see what the crowd comes up with in response to questions that came up in class. STUDENTS have also found mi.yodeya to be a great kosher website to keep coming back to. The Q&A format engages their curiosity. Simple questions get serious answers from smart people, almost in real-time. They get a practical education in clear writing and web interaction. The site is moderated for content, but not heavy-handedly. Finally, there are no private spaces or private messages; every interaction is visible to parents and the public. Come check out mi.yodeya!
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TaL AM School Leadership Institute
The AVI CHAI foundation is offering a grant for start-up costs for schools that are introducing the TaL AM curriculum into their programs or extending their use of TaL AM in the 2010-2011 school year. This is a unique opportunity for schools that do not currently utilize TaL AM, but wish to adopt it, to get support for one-time cost for materials and teacher training. It is also an opportunity for schools currently utilizing TaL AM in some grades to get support for adding an additional grade level and/or for training teachers who will be teaching on a grade level that they have not taught previously. For more information on how to take advantage of this offer, contact the TaL AM office at (514) 333-1818 or by e-mail at anitai@talam.org .
AVI CHAI is also offering generous support for participation of heads of school, assistant principals, Jewish Studies principals, and coordinators of Jewish Studies/Hebrew to participate in the TaL AM School Leadership Institute. Two options for participation in Leadership Institutes will be offered in the 2010-2011 school year, as follows:
December 12-15, 2010 in West Orange, New Jersey
July 10-13, 2011 in Jerusalem, Israel
Program fees, room, board, and up to $500 in airfare will be covered by the AVI CHAI grant for both options. These are the fourth and fifth institutes out of six that will be funded by AVI CHAI. For more information, contact Edna at the TaL AM office at (514) 338-2973 or by
e-mail at ednas@talam.org .
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Online forum to celebrate Jewish living
We are working with parents and educators to create a forum to Celebrate Jewish Living. www.challahcrumbs.com has shiurim, podcasts, crafts and recipes to help enhance a classroom or a home. We have weekly parsha questions, overviews and discussion points that would be useful in a classroom or at a Shabbat table.
All the best.
Devorah Katz
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Second World War website launched to counter Holocaust denial
http://WW2History.com
The site is the brainchild of the historian and documentary filmmaker Laurence Rees, former creative director of BBC Television History.
Mr Rees has also written seven history books about different aspects of the war, including one to accompany his acclaimed television series Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final Solution.
Since that book and programme appeared, Mr Rees says he had been "plagued by Holocaust deniers".
Mr Rees and his wife used their own money - he has confirmed only that the project has cost more than £100,000 - to set up the site. He has interviewed a score of the world\'s top historians, including Professor Sir Ian Kershaw, the world\'s leading authority on the rise of Hitler, Antony Beevor, Andrew Roberts, Robert Service and David Cesarani. He has also hired researchers to bring first-person testimony to the site.
Among the main features will be timelines for four theatres of war; the Western Front, the Eastern Front, the Pacific Front and the Holocaust.
For more
information, please contact:
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Call for Papers - The Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL)
The Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) will hold the 46th Annual Convention at the Marriott Chateau Champlain in Montreal, Quebec June 19-22, 2011. Librarians, archivists, scholars, educators, authors and others will meet to share their interest in Judaica librarianship and related topics.
AJL is soliciting proposals for papers and presentations on aspects of Judaica librarianship as it pertains to libraries, archives, museums, schools, synagogues and related institutions. Past topics have included literature and other resources, collection management, programming, reader advisory services, special and rare collections, cataloging and classification, digital and electronic resources, technology and local Jewish history.
A special focus this year will be the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Montreal Jewish community.
Submissions should include the following:
Presenter\'s name, address, affiliation, telephone and email contacts.
Brief biography.
Title of proposed presentation.
Summary of proposal.
Specific technology or equipment requirements, if any.
All submissions must be received by November 30, 2010. Please submit proposals by email to: ajlconvention@gmail.com
or by mail to:
Marsha Lustigman,
Bialik Library,
6500 Kildare Rd.,
Cote St. Luc, QC, Canada, H4W 3B8
Proposals will be reviewed by the Program Planning Committee, which is composed of national and local AJL members. Notification will be made in January, 2011.
For more
information, please contact:
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Call for Papers for a special issue of Diaspora, Indigenous, and Minority Education: An International Journal (DIME)
The Diaspora, Indigenous, and Minority Education: An International Journal(Taylor & Francis; http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/journal.asp?issn=1559-5692&linktype=1)invites contributions for an upcoming guest edited volume on Jewish Education. This issue of DIME seeks to explore how informal and formal educational practices construct, challenge, or reify Jewish identity against the backdrop of societal secularization, denominational polarization, Israel-as-center reinterpretations, and globalization. Eschewing normative definitions of "Who is a Jew" in favor of a more experiential and fluid paradigm, we welcome critical contributions from both theoretical and empirical perspectives from various disciplines that touch on the intersection of cultural and religious reproduction and educational practices as they change and react in the fluxes of the broader discourses of religious/cultural education in modernity.
Of particular interest are issues concerning:
1. Day school education
2. Informal education
3. Jewish Travel and tourism
4. Jewish Philanthropy
5. Social networking and technology
6. Jewish languages
Of equal interest will be contributions that revisit the tradition and history of educational frameworks (i.e., synagogue-based schools, Hebrew schools, camps, Israel trips) and recast their approaches in new and illuminating ways.
Please send abstracts to Sharon Avni savni@bmcc.cuny.edu and Zvi Bekerman mszviman@mscc.huji.ac.il by October 30, 2010. Responses to submitted abstracts will be sent by December2010. Final articles expected for August 30, 2011.
Papers invited for the special issue will undergo blind review procedures.
ABTRACTS should be submitted according to the following format.
(TITLE)
(AUTHOR/S FULL NAME)
(AUTHOR/S AFFILIATION AND FULL ADDRESS INCLUDING E-MAIL)
(ABSTRACT UP TO 600 WORDS NOT INCLUDING REFERENCES- TIME NEW ROMAN 12 POINTS)
(REFERENCES)
Diaspora, Indigenous, and Minority Education: An International Journal is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal focused on critical discourse and research in diaspora, indigenous, and minority education. The journal is dedicated to researching cultural sustainability in a world increasingly consolidating under national, transnational, and global organizations. It aims to draw attention to, and learn from, the many initiatives being conducted around the globe in support of diaspora, indigenous, and minority education, which might otherwise go unnoticed.
For more
information, please contact:
mszviman@mscc.huji.ac.il |
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Scholarships for Jewish Education Students, Baltimore Hebrew Institute
Baltimore Hebrew Institute is offering generous scholarships to qualified new students enrolling in Towson University\'s graduate Jewish Studies, Jewish Education and Jewish Communal Service programs. A complete list of Judaic Studies courses can be found at http://www.towson.edu/bhi . Limited opportunities still available for fall semester!
For more
information, please contact:
eschon@towson.edu |
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Areyvut\'s Annual Bnai Mitzvah Video Essay Contest
I hope that all is well and that you are having an enjoyable and productive summer. As you plan for next year I want to inform you about Areyvut\'s Annual Bnai Mitzvah Video Essay Contest. The contest is geared towards students who have chosen to participate in a Mitzvah Project as part of their Bnai Mitzvah. Participants in the video essay contest create a video that tells how they incorporated the values of chesed (kindness), tzedakah (philanthropy) and tikkun olam(social justice) into their project. Students in grades 5-10 are eligible for this contest and prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.
To learn more about this contest, and to see the videos of previous winners, please visit
http://www.areyvut.org/bnai_mitzvah/essay_contest/.
This contest is a great way for students to learn about the projects of other students and to become more involved in the community. Attached to this e-mail is a flyer with more information and I would appreciate if you distribute these flyers to students, parents,
colleagues and help spread the word.
Thank in advance and enjoy the rest of the summer.
Daniel Rothner
Founder & Director
Areyvut, Inc.
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
www.areyvut.org
For more
information, please contact:
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Aliyah Campus Fellowship 2010-11, the Jewish Agency
The Fellowship is a grassroots initiative of the Jewish Agency for Israel (Jewish Agency) created to provide support to students who are contemplating the decision to make Aliyah and to introduce the concept of Aliyah on campus to those who might not have otherwise considered the move. Individuals selected for this prestigious Fellowship are exceptional, accomplished student leaders who are passionate about Israel,and who are already seriously considering making Aliyah.
The goal of the Fellowship is to:
Create a sustainable community where students who share the dream of Aliyah can support each other in making the decision, planning and preparing their Aliyah.
Become the designated Aliyah address on campus and provide students with the tools and resources needed to explore their options of living in Israel.
Outreach to new potential Aliyah candidates on a one on one basis.
Keep the Aliyah discussion alive on campus and integrated within Zionist groups and associations by initiating and co-sponsoring Israel and Zionist related events
Carefully chosen Aliyah Campus Fellows will establish “Pre-Aliyah Communities” on select university campuses throughout North America. Communities provide a forum wherein students can openly discuss their vision of Aliyah as well as their reservations about the process. Together, by sharing, students can put their plans for Aliyah into action and turn their vision into reality. As a Aliyah Campus Fellow, you will not only lead a grassroots
movement with full support of one of the largest Jewish non-profit organizations; you will also play an important role in helping individuals as they contemplate this important life stage.
For more
information, please contact:
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Matan presents: Al ha-perek
When was the last time you opened the book of Yehoshua, Shoftim or Shmuel? Are you looking for an organized and stimulating way to learn them?
Al ha-perek is just for you!
Al ha-perek is a new Matan project whose goal is to advance Tanach learning. Every week a sheet of guided questions will be sent to your inbox to help you study two chapters of Navi.
You can learn the chapters anyway you like, whether in a chevrutah, by yourself, with your spouse, or with your children.
By registering for this program, you will gain access to an internet forum which will facilitate interactive discussion with other Al ha-perek participants. The site will also enable you to enrich your knowledge with weekly updated materials to enhance the learning you do on your own.
In the coming year we plan to complete the books of Yehoshua, Shoftim and Shmuel and the entire Tanach in a four-year cycle. Join Matan in this unique Tanach endeavor!
For more information and registration contact: perek@matan.org.il
Registration is $100 for the year. Discounts available for students and the first twenty who register.
For more
information, please contact:
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FREE Yeshivot Bnei Akiva high school programs for boys and girls entering 10th grade in Sept. 2010
The Government of Israel pays all tuition. The application deadline is approaching so if you know of anyone please forward this info, have them visit www.newyeshiva.org or call Rabbi Mozeson at 201-928-1819
- Perfect for kids who are not finding a positive Jewish experience in their current Yeshiva High School or for
- communities where kids were ended up in Public School for lack of better choices
- Experience the beauty of the Torah of Israel, the people of Israel, in the land of Israel
- Learn to speak fluent Hebrew in Ulpan
- Excellent secular education
- Take great trips
- Do wonderful chessed projects
- All in a warm, caring atmosphere - in Israel Visit us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=111625092181823&ref=ts
Rabbi Yoni Mozeson
Director of Recruitment & Integrated Marketing
American Friends of Yeshivot Bnei Akiva
American Yeshiva High School in Israel Program
11 Broadway, Suite 901
New York, NY 10004
C: 201-928-1819
www.newyeshiva.org
For more
information, please contact:
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Matan Mother-Daughter Bat Mitzvah Program
Matan Mother-Daughter Bat Mitzvah Program: Jewish Women through the Ages
Don\'t miss the opportunity to have your facilitators participate in the upcoming training sessions for the Matan Mother-Daughter Bat Mitzvah Program! Rabbanit Oshra Koren, the program creator, will be coming to North America in late August/September 2010 to conduct training sessions in participating communities. Sign up now to arrange a training session in your community! For more information please contact us.
The program consists of ten sessions during which mothers and daughters together study sources about Jewish women throughout history. The women studied in the program were selected because they embody positive attributes and values from which the girls can learn.
At each meeting the learning session is accompanied by an experiential activity related to the relevant figure or subject. Each activity creates a different atmosphere and invites different modes of self-expression such as movement, music, art, drama and guided imagery. The lesson includes a discussion of the sources learned.
The aim of the Matan Bat Mitzvah Program is to see how we, as Jewish women, are part of a chain across the generations, and how the Bat Mitzvah can serve as a bridge connecting the young girl to Jewish continuity.
Join the many synagogues, organizations and schools in the United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa and Israel who have already brought our program to their communities!
For more information on how to purchase the Matan Bat Mitzvah Program for your community, please contact Rebecca Linzer at batmitzvah@matan.org.il
Rebecca Linzer
Overseas Coordinator
Matan Bat Mitzvah Program
www.matan.org.il
For more
information, please contact:
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Classes at Machon Pardes, Jerusalem
Prepare for the Yamim Nora\'im with a morning class at Pardes Sept 6-16 September 2010 / 27 Elul 5770 ? 8 Tishrei 5771
50 NIS per morning / 150NIS flat rate for all sessions Register by sending an email to alex@pardes.org.ilor just come on the day!
Monday 6 September
9-10.45am Understanding Your Machzor (part 1- Rosh Hashanna)
Reuven Grodner
11-12.45pm Understanding Your Machzor (part 2- Yom Kippur)
Reuven Grodner
Tuesday 7 September
9-10.45am How does Teshuva work?
Hindy Ginsberg
11-12.45pm Facing Uncertainty - The origin and purpose of the Shofar
Alex Israel
Motzaei Shabbat 11 September
An Evening of Torah, Music and Prayer
9pm Drashat Shabbat Shuva -
Rabbi Daniel Landes in Dialogue with Dr. Micha Goodman
"Can Sins genuinely be absolved?" - The Essence of Yom Kippur
10:30pm Musical Tisch with Naftali Abramson
11:15pm Selichot
Monday 13 September
9-10.45am Returning to Self (Rav Kook)
Gideon Weitzman
11-12.45pm - "kapara" - The Biblical difference between"Rite" & Wrong
Menachem Leibtag
Tuesday 14 September
9-10.45 am Yom Kippur Anonymous - 12 steps to Teshuva
David Levin-Kruss
11-12.45 pm The scapegoat
Alex Israel
Thursday 16 September
9-10.45am Awe - Paralyzing or empowering?
Bruce Rachlin
11-12.45pm Jonah\'s flight from Destiny
Nechama Barash
50 NIS permorning / 150NIS flat rate for all sessions
Register by sending an email to alex@pardes.org.ilor just come on the day!
More information at www.pardes.org.il/ce
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
29 Pierre Koenig. Jerusalem
02-673-5210 ext 225
For more
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The Beurei Hatefila Institute - Shiurim in anticipation of the upcoming Yomim Noraim
The Beurei Hatefila Institute is sponsoring two Shiurim in anticipation of the upcoming Yomim Noraim.
The first will be held on Sunday morning, August 29, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. The topic will be: AN INTRODUCTION TO SELICHOS. The second will be held, Sunday morning, September 5, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. The topic will be: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TEFILOS OF THE YOMIM NORAIM.
The Shiurim will take place at Congregation Ohr Moshe, 170-16 73rd Ave., Hillcrest, New York, 11366and will be delivered by Abe Katz, Executive Director, The Beurei Hatefila Institute. Both Shiurim will be preceded by a light breakfast beginning at 9:45 AM. No admission charge and no solicitation of funds. For more information, please contact Abe Katz at 718-747-0100 or by e-mail: beureihatefila@yahoo.com.
Teachers and school administrators are encouraged to attend in order to sample what students can learn in a Beurei Hatefila class.
The Beurei Hatefila Institute maintains the only website (www.beureihatefila.com) wholly dedicated to the study of Tefila. At the website, you can find materials that trace the origin of the words and structure of the Siddur. You will also find downloadable books, articles and the full texts of current and ancient Siddurim representing the full spectrum of Nusacha? Ot.
Abe Katz
Executive Director
The Beurei Hatefila Institute
For more
information, please contact:
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November 7 -The Global Day of Jewish Learning
Your voice - and your participation - is needed to ensure the success of November 7th as The Global Day of Jewish Learning.
The Global Day is a worldwide effort to promote Jewish learning and to celebrate the completion of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz\'s Talmud translation and commentary; the Rabbi\'s life\'s work has been to make the Talmud accessible to all. It is the Rabbi\'s hope, and mine, that on November 7, world Jewry will share a day of Jewish dialogue and study, celebrating the texts that unite us.
I invite you to join us and participate in this special day.
We have already registered over 150 communities worldwide - some 95 in North America alone. We are well on our way to 250 communities internationally, and we are encouraging individuals to join us through these programs, through house parties, or on their own on that Sunday in November - and beyond.
As someone committed to Jewish learning, here is how you can help:
1) Please visit www.theglobalday.com to pledge your participation in the Global Day.
2) We have launched a Big Questions series to encourage people to begin thinking about and discussing key Jewish ideas and themes which we will explore further on the Global Day. Check out the questions and share your opinion!
3) Find an event and get involved. You can connect with communities sponsoring events, or help organize an event in your community here.
4) Tell your friends. Please forward this e-mail and the web site to your friends and family. The more people we engage in this day and in Jewish learning, the stronger we can make our people.
With best wishes,
Ilan Kaufthal, Chair
Global Day of Jewish Learning
For more
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Tora Flora programming
Four new Torah Flora events are now scheduled for this summer and fall. Please send me your comments! Your interests will determine the themes and topics of these programs.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Torah Tour of the New York Botanical Garden
Known locally as the Bronx Botanical Garden, this is the largest urban botanical garden in the US. We will meet at the main entrance (not the Moshulu entrance) at 3 PM. Admission to the Garden is $6 ($5 for Bronx residents, $3 for students with ID and seniors, $1 for children 2-12 years old, and free for children under 2 years old). The fee for the Torah Flora tour is $4 for adults, and free for seniors and those under 18. Advance registration is not necessary, but an e-mail letting me know to expect you would be helpful. Directions to the Garden are available on-line at http://www.nybg.org/visit/directions.php. I recommend public transportation if possible; parking is $12.
Some highlights of the New York Botanical Garden tour:
· The meaning of a common spice plant that looks like a menorah
· How the exile of the Jewish people led Americans to see that tomatoes are not poisonous, paving the way for pizza sauce and ketchup
· The critical importance of beer to the origin of civilization
July 25 or 26, 2010
Torah tour of The Berkshire Botanical Garden in West Stockbridge, MA
This garden is very close to Lenox, MA, home of the Tanglewood Music Center in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains, a popular summer vacation area. I plan to lead a Torah tour of the Garden\'s collection on Sunday, July 25, around 3:30 PM, or sometime on Monday, July 26. If you are interested in this event, please e-mail me your preference of these two dates.
August, 2010
Torah Flora lectures and nature walks at Kutsher\'s Country Club resort
As a result of the popular Torah Flora programs at Kutsher\'s during Shavuot, I will be returning there for a week in August (dates to be determined). I will be offering a Torah Flora program (a talk or a Torah nature walk) each day. The new management has done a remarkable job of refurbishing this classic Catskills resort hotel and attracting a lively and diverse clientele. I enjoyed meeting many of you during Shavuot, and I hope that many of you will be joining us for part or all of our week at Kutsher\'s in August. Dates and other details will be available soon, but first, we need your ideas to plan the program. What other sorts of activities or speakers would you like to see in addition to Torah Flora? Food and wine? Health, nutrition, and exercise? Religious topics? Travel? Financial planning? Any preferences for dates? Please e-mail me your preferences!
Friday, Oct. 8 through Sunday, Oct. 10 (Columbus Day weekend)
Biblical Botany and Jewish Environmentalism weekend at Block and Hexter Vacation Center
We are planning a family-friendly Shabbaton weekend, with special programs for children and singles, in collaboration with Canfei Nesharim, a Jewish environmental education organization. This is a very relaxed, interesting way to enjoy Shabbat in the wooded Pocono Mountains, a two-hour drive from New York. The event runs through Sunday, enabling those who need to work or want to do something else on Monday to attend the whole program.
If you are planning your summer vacation, I also encourage you to join us for the week of July 14-21 at Block and Hexter. During that week (Session 2B,which includes Tisha b\'Av), I will be speaking each day and leading a nature walk and meditation. There will also be two other daily speakers, on wellness and Kabbalah. This program is intended for adults and teens; there will be no children\'s program at BHVC in July.
Do any of these programs interest you? If you think that you might join us for any of these programs, please let me know!
If you would like to attend the Torah Tour of the Berkshires Botanical Garden, would you prefer Sunday afternoon, July 25, or some time (when?) on Monday, July 26? Please e-mail me your preference.
If you are thinking of joining us in August at Kutsher\'s, what else would you like to hear about besides Torah Flora? Please e-mail me your ideas!
If you might be interested in the Torah Flora and Jewish environmentalism weekend in October for families and singles, please e-mail me. We need to know that enough people are likely to attend before going forward with this event.
As these events take shape, more information will be available soon on the Events page of Torahflora.org.
I hope to see many of you this summer!
Best wishes,
Jon Greenberg, Ph.D.
Biblical and Talmudic Botanist
Torahflora.org
For more
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ATID: Employer-employee relations in
To all a "Year in Israel" Yeshiva & Midrasha Teachers and Administrators:
As part of the follow-up to the two "edutainment" essays that ATID published, and the discussion evening that was held, a small working-group met to address the working conditions and employer-employee relations in "one-year" yeshivot and seminaries. In order to help move this forward, we are asking for more information from practitioners in the field.
We have created a web page where you can anonymously - or by name if you prefer - share your experiences as an employer or employee. We encourage all teachers and administrators to visit that page and share the information (the whole process should only take a few minutes). Needless to say, no individual information about people or schools will be shared, though we do hope to gain a better sense of the overall, collective picture of working conditions in these programs.
Please visit www.atid.org/edutainment/ContactUs.asp and share your professional experiences with us, or feel free to contact me directly by email to share your thoughts or learn more about this initiative. (Please forward this email to friends and colleagues who might be able to participate as well.)
Dr. Yoel Finkelman (yoel@atid.org)
Director of Research & Projects, ATID
For more
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New MOFET JTEC Jewish Education Portal newsletter
Dear Look- Jeders,
I am happy to announce the release of a new MOFET JTEC Jewish Education Portal newsletter with listings of Journal & periodical articles, learning resources and conference and PD information. Please come have a look and subscribe to receive your own copy via email! http://bit.ly/a9kZaW
All the best,
Reuven Werber
The JTEC Portal Team
The MOFET Institute
http://jtec.macam.ac.il/portal
For more
information, please contact:
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ZimZoom Magazine
A year ago we embarked on an ambitious mission. We decided we would try to fill the hole left by the shut down of the BabagaNewz print magazine. In partnership with its former publisher we created ZimZoom Magazine for Jewish middle schoolers. Today it is clear that ZimZoom is the perfect supplement for 4th - 7th graders. Last year thousands and thousands of students nationwide were enjoying ZimZoom http://www.zimzoommagazine.com/educators.registration.php every month.
View a ZimZoom sample from last year. http://www.zimzoommagazine.com/askfor.sample.php
The feedback educators have shared with us is not just touching, it\'s incredible.
"What I mostly like about it is that it\'s fun and informative without being "preachy." The kids will learn and have fun without feeling like it\'s another school-related activity. It\'s also substantive".
Heidi S.
"[ZimZoom] is a staple in our classroom. As the director of the school, I really enjoy taking the time to read it cover to cover. The articles are diverse, well written, and so very interesting".
Stephanie P.
"We enjoyed the articles, the Hebrew vocabulary and timely topics…All first rate".
Jody R.
"My fifth grade teacher finds it a useful addition to her curriculum. She\'s happy to have an "Israel" component as well as the extra Hebrew that\'s featured in the magazine".
Scott G.
Join the ZimZoom family today and take advantage of the introductory rate of just $9.99 + shipping per student for the year. We look forward to an exciting 5771 with you.
http://www.zimzoommagazine.com/educators.registration.php
Have a great summer.
Sincerely,
Yigal Tzadka
Editor In-Chief
For more
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World Zionist Organization on Israel advocacy
http://www.wzo.org.il/English/flotilla/
The facts are yet to be collected and digested regarding exactly what happened when the IDF intercepted the flotilla making its way Gaza, but one thing is already clear: Our troops were surprised by the response of those on board the ships, and the forces that were dispatched were not sufficiently prepared for the scenario that developed, leading to the regrettable number of casualties on both sides that from our point of view were entirely unexpected.
Questions are already flying in Israel regarding the adequacy of our military intelligence, the wisdom of our foreign policy doctrine, and the competence of our information services. There are other things, however, that are not being challenged: our efforts to redirect the flotilla peacefully into Ashdod, our intention to deliver all the humanitarian aid on board the ships directly to Gaza, and our right to protect our citizens from harm\'s way -- including the right to prevent free access to Hamas-controlled Gaza out of concern that that would result in arms reaching our enemies who remain sworn to our destruction.
In the ongoing battle for the moral high ground that has now intensified and in which you are on the frontlines, it is essential that we not lose sight of the fact that error and blunder have nothing to do with morality and legitimacy. It may well be that mistakes and misjudgments were made in the preparations for and handling of this most unfortunate episode, and it would be pointless to deny that. Instead, we must now do our utmost to convey the fundamental justice of our cause over and over again to all who would listen. We need also emphasize that all of this -- along with more than six decades of tragic bloodletting -- could be avoided if only the other side was prepared to do what Israel has repeatedly demonstrated that it is prepared to do: give peace a chance.
For this purpose, the World Zionist Organization has created a dedicated website with a collection of relevant resources, where you can find:
1. An FAQ section for responses to major questions related to the events.
2. Visuals and video clips.
3. Major articles and information.
4. A related Facebook group to support Israel.
5. An online petition to the Secretary General of the United Nations expressing support for Israel and its right to self-defense.
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