The Jewish Education Project

Don't miss your chance to apply for or nominate an exceptional young Jewish Educator for the 2025 Robert M. Sherman Young Pioneers Award! Seeking star Jewish Educators age 40 & under in Metro New York (Five Boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island) who go that extra mile and deserve to be recognized. Recipients will receive a $1,000 professional development stipend and public recognition at The Jewish Education Project's Spring Event in May. Learn more and apply/nominate someone today – applications close January 31st ! https://lnkd.in/eRmydZyp

In the final 2024 episode of Adapting, David Bryfman hosts Jonathan Shmidt Chapman for a lively conversation about bringing Jewish education to life through drama and creativity. Focusing on Chanukah, Chapman emphasizes using multi-sensory experiences, like smell and taste, to make Jewish traditions more immersive and meaningful for children and families. Listen here to learn how to bring Chanukah to life: https://bit.ly/4gLWGU4 Apple: https://apple.co/4gqQe4Z Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4iOIifq

Antisemitism is rising, but we can fight back—together. Jewish educators are on the frontlines, instilling pride and resilience in students. But they need the right tools and resources to combat this growing threat effectively. Here’s how your support makes a difference: ➡️ $18 Provides curated resources to address antisemitism. ➡️ $54 Brings accurate materials on Jews, Judaism, and antisemitism to public and independent classrooms. ➡️ $180 helps bring in-demand antisemitism experts to speak at our webinars and panels. ➡️ $360 subsidizes an educator to attend a professional development conference. Your donation empowers tens of thousands of children to stand tall in their Jewish identity. Let’s ensure every educator is equipped to meet the moment. 🔗 Donate now and help combat antisemitism: jewishedproject.org/donate

What is Jewish Placemaking? Listen to Makom Community Executive Director & Founder Beverly Socher-Lerner preview the concept, and then join us on Jan. 8 for the Intro to Jewish Placemaking webinar! Following the webinar, you can apply to become part of the Jewish Placemaking Accelerator Cohort (begins Feb. 5). Learn more and register at: https://lnkd.in/e2_F5WfX

In the aftermath of an arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, David Bryfman interviews two Melbourne-based Jewish educators Isaac (itzik) Sztokman and Marc Light. Together, they explore the emotional and educational ripple effects of this act of antisemitism on their local Jewish community. LISTEN here: https://bit.ly/4gx0xEh APPLE: https://apple.co/3ZvqbSV SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/4fkXhL3

Make a difference in a young life by supporting the Jewish educators who are impacting them. Your support helps deepen connections to Israel and foster lasting Jewish pride. $18 helps an educator create relevant Israel curricula. $54 enables us to provide timely Israel resources in moments of crisis. $180 subsidizes an educator to attend a conference and bring back innovative teaching approaches. $360 helps send a Jewish educator to Israel to reimagine Israel education in the classroom. Donate today at jewishedproject.org/donate to empower students and families!

⭐ Seeking Star Jewish Educators! ⭐ Applications and nominations are now OPEN for The Jewish Education Project’s 2025 Robert M. Sherman Young Pioneers Award. Jewish Educators age 40 & under in Metro New York (Five Boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island) are eligible to apply and be nominated. Recipients receive a $1,000 professional development stipend and public recognition at The Jewish Education Project’s Spring Event in May. Apps close January 31. Nominate yourself or another educator today! https://lnkd.in/eqT8NC2K

Last week, 50 of the world’s leading Jewish educators convened in Israel to discuss Jewish education after October 7th at the Global Jewish Education Leaders Conference, held by the Global Jewish Education Leadership Group in partnership with the The Jewish Agency for Israel, World Zionist Organization, The Pincus Fund for Jewish Education, and others. CEO David Bryfman represented The Jewish Education Project in learning, connecting, and harnessing the collective impact of education, community, and leadership.

NEW! Announcing Israel 101, our new initiative for Jewish educators across settings. Explore a topic of contemporary significance through five interactive virtual sessions with an expert faculty member. The first course, The Israeli–Arab, Israeli–Palestinian, and Israeli–Iranian Conflicts, will start in January and will be led by Rabbi Elhanan Miller, a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute. Learn more and register at: https://lnkd.in/e6Mf2WPv

The Fallout from October 7th: From Crisis to Opportunity REPORT NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD The Jewish Education Project and lead researcher Dr. Ezra Kopelowitz are honored to share the full report of our comprehensive survey on Jewish education, conducted in partnership with M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education and the Jim Joseph Foundation. How have the Jewish community and landscape of Jewish education been transformed since October 7th? We have gathered insights from over 1,200 educators, clergy, and engagement professionals across 16 countries. We hope you find that the perspectives found in the report spark new ideas and reflections for your own work in Jewish education. Access the full report, as well as the recording of our introductory webinar: https://lnkd.in/eKCMGB_q