In this workshop for educators in Jewish settings, the Jewish Education Program of Facing History and Ourselves will explore how schools may choose to commemorate the events of October 7, 2023. What do we already know about memory and legacy that we can apply to the history unfolding in our own time? Why is memory important, and how is our memory...
The Nachshon Project Fellowship offers college juniors and seniors a unique opportunity to explore dynamic careers in Jewish leadership. Fellows join together for four weekend conferences in the U.S. focused on different career paths, and partake in an all-expenses-paid trip to Israel. Throughout the program, participants connect with influential...
With over 700 participants from 98 respective chidon programs around the country the Dr. Shimshon Isseroff USA Chidon Ha’Tanach keeps growing each year. For a glimpse into the energy and inspiration of our national finals this past year check out the following brief recap video. It’s worth the two minute watch:...
Herzog College invites teachers to join a new online program to learn Tanakh in English or Hebrew from the experts, and graduate in 2 years with an internationally-recognized M.A. The program includes fascinating and helpful courses in Chumash, Navi and Pedagogy, with lecturers including Dr. Yael Ziegler, Dr. Eli Kohn, Prof. Daniel Reiser, Rabbi...
The 2024 Jewish Educators’ Day on Monday August 5 at the Yemei Iyun B’Tanakh is one of three days of English lectures by top Tanakh experts and world-renowned teachers. Join them for a day of networking and pedagogy workshops at Herzog College in Gush Etzion. The day will include lectures and practical workshops with leading educators on...
Applications are now being accepted for the Mandel Center Doctoral Fellows Program. The program is designed to provide advanced doctoral students from North American and Israeli universities with substantial support in their research endeavors related to Jewish education. The deadline to apply is July 15. For more information and to apply go to...
Challenges with a family member, student, spouse, or colleague? Would a group conversation help? 90 minutes to talk or help others talk. Via zoom There is no charge for this group. Group led by Yisrael Feuerman, PsyD, LCSW 646.554.5768 whatsapp
Join us on July 19, 2024, for a transformative free workshop, "Holocaust and Human Behavior for Educators in Jewish Settings." This event is meticulously crafted for educators working in Jewish day schools and congregational schools. Participants will engage in a multi-session series led by the experienced staff of Facing History and Ourselves....
This July, in NYC, Hidden Sparks will be running its' 2-day DI training for both Judaic and General studies teachers of grades K-8. Diving into a framework for differentiation and exploring a range of strategies both for Judaic and General Studies, participants will emerge with a toolkit they can use starting in the fall. For more information,...
Explore the complexity of Jewish identity! Join Facing History for a webinar on 6/24 to explore a new set of lessons that delve into the narratives of Hanukkah, Purim, and Pesach. Discover how these core narratives powerfully frame an exploration of individual Jewish identity and the vibrant diversity of the Jewish people. This webinar is geared...
On May 21st @8:30pm ET, Hidden Sparks will be presenting a webinar featuring Dr. Rona Novick on the topic of Battling Bullying. The presentation is both for educators and parents. Please go to HiddenSparks.org/HSWOW for more info and to register.
This summer, Facing History & Ourselves is offering an array of professional development opportunities crafted to empower teachers and school administrators with the tools they need to transform their classrooms. Immerse yourself in these transformative learning experiences, where you'll be privy to groundbreaking teaching strategies,...
May 30, 2024 12-1:15pm ET via Zoom Free. Registration required at https://www.brandeis.edu/mandel/events/book-events.html How do educators from differing pedagogical orientations learn, undertake, and ultimately improve the work of teaching Israel? In this conversation, Teaching Israel: Studies of Pedagogy from the Field editors Sivan Zakai and...
May 2, 2024 1-2:15 pm ET via Zoom Free. Registration required at https://bit.ly/R-E-I In this special event, authors from a recent themed issue of Journal of Jewish Education will discuss their articles on race, ethnicity, and immigration in Jewish education. The issue spotlights the experiences of underrepresented individuals and serves as...
Learning About Learning with Dr. Talia Hurwich Visualizing Jewish Texts and Practices through the Graphic Novel April 11, 2024 1-1:30pm ET via Zoom Free. Registration required at https://bit.ly/MC-LAL What happens when students of classical Jewish texts encounter visual representations of those texts, not just words? In her recent study...