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How the Conflict Shapes the Israeli Classroom
Nov. 20, 1-1:30 pm ET. Via Zoom. Free. Registration required at https://www.brandeis.edu/mandel/events/learning-about-learning.html#lal-zhhf How the Conflict Shapes the Israeli Classroom | Learning about Learning with Professor Ziva Hassenfeld and Dr. Hadar Fisher In a time of continued war and exhaustion, how are teachers in Israel teaching, and what do they prioritize in their classrooms? In a […]
October 22, 2025
Spotlight on Jewish Education Two Years After October 7
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1:30-2:45pm ET via Zoom Two years after October 7, that date seems to mark a watershed in Jewish life around the world, including in North America. In this webinar, we will explore how American Jewish educators and Jewish educational institutions have responded, how the changed environment has affected their work, and how […]
Resource Collection: Exploring Jewish Identity in the Classroom
Expanding narratives of Jewish identity helps to fight antisemitism and honors the vibrancy of Jewish life. This resource collection from Facing History & Ourselves offers lessons and strategies to introduce students to the richness and complexity of Jewish identity as well as the tensions between identity preservation and assimilation. Access the Collection: bit.ly/47zl0Xl Contact Email:sara_bellin@facinghistory.org
October 21, 2025
What Rabbinical Students Say They Need from Their Training
What Rabbinical Students Say They Need From Their Training Cantor Laura Stein October 23, 2025, 1-1:30pm ET Spiritual formation has long been considered an important part of theological education for seminary students in Christian contexts, but what about students in Jewish seminaries? In a recent study of Jewish seminarians’ perspectives of their formation needs, scholars […]
September 25, 2025
Webinar: Supporting Students Impacted by Trauma
In preparation for the marking of October 7, Facing History’s Jewish Education program will be joined by Dr. Jonathan Golden as we explore how commemoration and conversation in the classroom can help to cultivate a sense of agency, resilience, and hope in Jewish school communities. Register to join us virtually on September 29th: bit.ly/4nlhKo0 Contact […]
September 22, 2025
Bringing the Big World into the Little Classroom
Sept. 18, 2025 1-1:30 ET via Zoom Free and open to the public. Registration required at https://www.brandeis.edu/mandel/events/learning-about-learning.html#lal-lasz Bringing the Big World into the Little Classroom | Learning About Learning with Dr. Lauren Applebaum and Professor Sivan Zakai What issues in the contemporary world matter most to Jewish children, and how do children make sense of […]
September 10, 2025
Purchase Mishna and Halacha Curricula for your school today!
Founded by Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon, Sulamot creates innovative Judaic studies curricula that make Torah learning accessible, inspiring, and engaging for students of all ages. Blending Jewish texts with 21st-century technology, Sulamot empowers students to think critically, collaborate, and grow in their love of Torah. For more information, contact english@sulamot.org or visit sulamot.org/en/curriculums.
September 3, 2025
Facing History’s New Tools for Intentional Dialogue
How do we talk about things that matter? Engaging in civil discourse means bringing your mind, heart, and conscience to reflective conversations, in ways that allow you to extend your understanding in dialogue with others. In this virtual workshop, we will center an approach to intentional dialogue that includes four core components: humility, curiosity, understanding, […]
August 22, 2025
Director of Jewish Education
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History (The Weitzman) seeks an entrepreneurial, dynamic, visionary, and strategic leader to serve as its Director of Education. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this individual will be responsible for advancing the Museum’s mission through innovative and engaging educational programming that deepens understanding of the American Jewish experience, […]
July 24, 2025
Teaching Holocaust and Human Behavior Unit For Jewish Educators
Developed specifically for educators in Jewish settings, this comprehensive unit on the Holocaust offers a unique opportunity for students to explore this pivotal moment in history. Through 27 lessons, students will examine the Nazi dictatorship and its impact on society, while also considering the relevance of this history to Jewish identity today. By exploring universal […]
July 8, 2025
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