The Jewish Education Project

Chag Atzmaut Sameach to all! Wishing everyone a great Yom Ha'atzmaut!

Tonight with the commencement of Yom HaZikaron, we remember all those who lost their lives defending the state of Israel and all Israelis who have perished in terror attacks. We think of the lives they lived and the families and friends they left behind. May their memories forever be a blessing.

The weather is finally starting to warm up , allowing more time for outdoor learning opportunities. Join us next Thursday, April 22 to discuss how to incorporate outdoor learning into your curricula. Thursday, April 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET Free bit.ly/usingnatureworkshop

Happy Monday! Next week we are launching a two-part workshop series with Tehilah Eisenstadt-Feil about using literacy as a tool for meaningful representation. Series dates are April 21 & 28 from 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. ET The fee is $18. If cost is prohibitive to attending the program reach out to Sasha Kopp at [email protected] bit.ly/openingourbookshelves

Today at 2 PM ET, Dr. Tamara Mann Tweel of The Teagle Foundation, and Hepzibah Alon of Facing History and Ourselves will join us to discuss how educators can prepare the next generation to be responsible, knowledgeable, and engaged members of the democratic process. The workshop will offer both theoretical and practical lenses. More info and sign up below at the link.

How can educators can prepare the next generation to be responsible, knowledgeable, engaged members of the democratic process? We will discuss these questions tomorrow (Jan. 11th at 2 PM ET) with Dr. Tamara Mann Tweel of the The Teagle Foundation and Hepzibah Alon of Facing History and Ourselves. More info at the link below

"Don't take away from your students the moral playing field that they live in," Dr. Tamara Mann Tweel said on Adapting: The Future of Jewish Education in October 2020. Listen to more of what Dr. Tweel, Program Director of Civic Initiatives at The Teagle Foundation and co-founder of Civic Spirit had to say about the relationship between Civic Education and Jewish Education on the episode. Watch at bit.ly/adaptingciviceducation or listen at apple.co/3bncUVg or wherever you get your podcasts We hope you can join us this Monday, Jan. 11th at 2 PM ET to learn with Dr. Tweel about Jewish education and Civic Engagement. bit.ly/jewishedcivicengagement

We are thrilled that Lisa Eisen of the Schusterman Family Foundation and Yoni Kaiser-Blueth of the Marcus Foundation will be on Adapting: The Future of Jewish Education next week. They will be joining The Jewish Education Project's CEO David Bryfman for a conversation on Jewish education, engagement, and philanthropy. Watch on Zoom, Facebook or jewishlive.org/adaptingeducation on Wednesday, Jan. 13th at 2 p.m. ET Before next week's episode, if you are looking for material on Civic Education given the events of this week at the U.S. Capitol, we recommend listening to our episode with Dr. Tamara Mann Tweel and Aaron Dorfman from Oct. 2020. Watch online ( bit.ly/adaptingciviceducation) or listen to it as a podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Wishing everyone a Shabbat of peace, health, and rest.

This Monday, Jan. 11th, Dr. Tamara Mann Tweel of The Teagle Foundation and Hepzibah Alon of Facing History and Ourselves will join us to explore the centrality of education in promoting civic engagement and how educators can prepare the next generation to be responsible, knowledgeable, engaged members of the democratic process. This webinar will offer a theoretical lens and practical tools for educators in both informal and formal settings who work with learners 7-18 years old. Monday, Jan. 11, 2 PM ET Sign Up: bit.ly/jewishedcivicengagement