The Jewish Education Project

Earlier this week, CEO David Bryfman joined leading voices at the General Assembly in Washington, D.C., to discuss the future of Jewish education in a rapidly changing world. In a powerful session, David and other leaders from organizations like UJA-Federation of New York, Shalom Hartman Institute, Taglit-Birthright Israel, and others tackled pressing issues, including Israel education, antisemitism, and fostering Jewish pride in the wake of 10/7. Together, they explored how Jewish education can evolve to meet the urgent needs of learners and communities while drawing strength from its timeless values. This conversation reaffirmed our commitment to empowering educators with innovative tools to inspire resilience, pride, and deep engagement—even in the most challenging times.

This week's episode of Adapting, featuring public school teacher and advocate Shana Dworken, explores how to create lasting, systemic change in public schools and discuss why Jews, who have always played a significant role in public education, must be present where our kids and families are. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3URgGfu Apple: https://apple.co/3Ay6Hou Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4epFWAk

How have the Jewish community and landscape of Jewish education been transformed since October 7th? TODAY at 2pm ET, join with over 300 educators as we unveil the findings of our new comprehensive survey on Jewish education, conducted by Dr. Ezra Kopelowitz, in partnership with M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education and the Jim Joseph Foundation. Register to join the webinar for a thought-provoking discussion on how to navigate the evolving educational landscape. https://lnkd.in/eKCMGB_q

This week, over 500 Jewish educators gathered at the HEBREW ACADEMY OF LONG BEACH for an inspiring Day of Learning, organized in collaboration with the Jewish Education Innovation Challenge. From active discussions to hands-on learning, this full-day program provided practical tools to reimagine classroom engagement. Check out the energy of a community united in learning and growth!

As part of Project Bet-A professional development for our NNJ cohort, we had our educators continue their growth with our planned activity of hatchet throwing. What better way to let off some steam post-High Holidays/beginning of the school year/Election Day?! A bit more about Project Bet-A: Central to each plan is an approach that allows educators to improve the learner experience by addressing the why, what, and how of their educational approach. Through exploration of MAP – My Aspirations Playbook, developing leadership and teaching skills, learning from others’ successes, and building capacities to make change, educators will be empowered to transform their learning environment after this two-year program. The first year of professional learning will be a deep dive into one facet of meaningful Jewish education. As we learn, we will reflect on how this deep dive helps us understand why Jewish education matters to each practitioner so that they can define and develop a professional vision. This encompasses defining learning outcomes through exposure to educational frameworks, exploring the foundations of change as a leader, and embracing approaches to innovation. The second year of professional learning will focus on clarifying their “why” for Jewish education, articulating how they will make change, and stating what they want to change. David Levy

Nurture an attitude of gratitude with your learners. Prep for Thanksgiving with resources from the Jewish Educator Portal here!

As we look at the future of #Israel education, it's just as critical to look back and reflect on how we as #educators have succeeded and could have improved in this holy work. On this week's hard-hitting episode of Adapting, David Bryfman and Dr. Zohar Raviv look inward, encouraging educators to be self-critical and self-reflective. For those who care about the fate of #Jewish pride, you won't want to miss this episode. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Am3isN Apple: https://apple.co/3YF2hnv Spotify: https://spoti.fi/40z1kzJ

An important message from CEO David Bryfman on this Election Day.

In a lead-up to the election, David Bryfman has a timely conversation with Aaron Dorfman, founder and executive director of A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy. Their profound discussion highlights the importance of Jewish responsibility in the context of democracy, and how Judaism is always aspirational, just like America. LISTEN HERE: https://bit.ly/3C71GDJ Apple: https://apple.co/3UpZdKY Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4hohXnP

Join The Jewish Education Project as we launch our national/virtual networks in a new Pop-Up Network format. These vibrant, temporary communities offer a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and innovate with peers from across the country. In just a few focused sessions, you'll gain fresh perspectives, practical strategies, and/or actionable insights to bring back to your communities. Our first Pop-Up Network will be: My Second-Favorite Country: How Do Elementary School Learners Think About Israel? All voices are welcome! Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eeF2-3Bu