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.
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
The following Professional development opportunities are being offered for classroom teachers in Jewish schools at a subsidized rate. Other professionals, please email us at pd_inquiries@lookstein.org.
Framing Israel: Unravelling Myths and Propaganda
Join us to explore how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is commonly presented (and often misrepresented)—and why those narratives matter. We examine the dominant ways the conflict is framed in public discourse and explore how selective history and oversimplified narratives shape student understanding.
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...
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.