Mekorot is a year-long program designed for Jewish Day School educators to deepen their pedagogical skills and connect Jewish texts with Israel. Participants engage in online coursework, a mini-mester in Israel, and receive academic credit from Bar-Ilan University. Join a supportive community and inspire your students!
The Essentials of Jewish History Instruction Virtual Bootcamp
The Essentials of Jewish History Instruction Bootcamp is designed for 7th-12th grade teachers in Jewish day schools. Participants will explore effective teaching methods for the Jewish History classroom, including the use of primary sources, artifacts, timelines, and more!
Teaching Difficult Topics in Tanakh
Teaching Tanakh inevitably raises topics that don’t have easy answers—moral and theological dilemmas, complex biblical role models, etc. Designed to help educators meet those moments with confidence and care, this course equips teachers with tips for anticipating challenges as well as practical strategies for addressing them.
Israel, Up Close Elementary Workbooks
The Israel, Up Close workbook introduces the idea of homeland, teaches basic facts about Israel, explores Israel’s symbols and geography, and ends with a close look at Yerushalayim – now and thousands of years go.
AI Workshop for Jewish Educators
AI Workshop for Jewish Educators: From Overwhelmed to Empowered Presented by Hyim Brandes, The Lookstein Center's Director of Technology, this series guides teachers from curiosity to confident, creative use of AI in the classroom. From demystifying AI tools and...
AI Workshop for JDS Educators
AI Workshop for Jewish Educators: From Overwhelmed to Empowered Presented by Hyim Brandes, The Lookstein Center's Director of Technology, this three-part series guides teachers from curiosity to confident, creative use of AI in the classroom. From demystifying AI...
AI Workshop for Part-Time Jewish Educators
AI Workshop for Jewish Educators: From Overwhelmed to Empowered Presented by Hyim Brandes, The Lookstein Center's Director of Technology, this two-part series guides teachers from curiosity to confident, creative use of AI in the classroom. From demystifying AI tools...
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 this five-unit course, you will build an intentional strategy for parshanut instruction that will increase engagement and meaningful learning among your students.
Big Questions in Jewish Spirituality Intensive
Jewish teens are seeking answers to the why behind our traditions, in addition to the what and how. They yearn for answers to questions like: Why does Judaism matter? How does it connect to my identity? My purpose? My relationships? Do my actions really make a...
The Essentials of Jewish History Instruction – Study Group
For alumni of The Lookstein Center’s Jewish History Bootcamp, this study group offers Jewish history educators an unparalleled opportunity to delve deeply into key issues in the field. Through engaging text study, dynamic discussions, and inspiring guest lectures, you’ll deepen your expertise and bring enriched perspectives to your classroom. Each year, the Study Group will focus on a different topic, providing fresh insights and unique resources for your teaching.