The following PD sessions are being offered for classroom teachers in Jewish schools at a subsidized rate. Other professionals, please email us at pd_inquiries@lookstein.org.
Upcoming Professional Development Sessions
The Poetic and Legal Torah: Teaching All of the Sections of Tanakh
Presented By: Zvi Grumet, The Lookstein Center's Director of Education Much of our Tanakh teaching is focused on the narrative portions, and for good reason. Everyone loves stories. Almost half of the Torah, however, is made up of laws. How do we teach those sections...
The Essentials of Jewish History Instruction Virtual Bootcamp
Memory is a critical part of our tradition, and also a powerful educational force as it provides an emotional, personal connection to the past. The academic study of history, on the other hand, is the reconstruction of the past based on factual evidence and primary sources. This bootcamp explores the relationship between memory and history, best practices in Jewish history instruction, and student-centered approaches. Hands-on workshops make up the bulk of the training program and give teachers the skills and tools they need in order to teach Jewish history in an engaging and creative way.