Teaching Parshanut
Why do we teach Tanakh parshanut? How do we use parshanut to support our overall Tanakh learning goals? How do we teach it effectively? In just five weeks, you will build an intentional strategy for parshanut instruction that will increase engagement and meaningful learning among your students.
Unit 1 – Levels of Learning: The Interplay between Parshanut and Child Development
Unit 2 – Selecting Parshanut for Your Students
Unit 3 – Basic Classroom Challenges & Solutions
Unit 4 – Instructional Methodologies for Parshanut Study
Unit 5 – Deep Dive: Parshanim for My Classroom
This course is designed for Middle School/High School Tanakh educators teaching in Jewish day schools who would like to think deeply about parshanut instruction.
Format: Five-unit asynchronous course including reading study guides, watching videos, completing assignments and two 40-minute, 1-1 personalized Zoom meetings with your facilitator. The course will take ~ 12-15 hours to complete.
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5 units, approx 12-15 hours
Price: $325 (10% off for Lookstein Center members)
Fall semester:
November 16, 2025 – January 15, 2026
Spring semester:
February 8, 2026 – April 2, 2026
Summer semester:
June 20, 2026 – July 29, 2026