About Whether you are a teacher or educator, a parent who wants to enrich Jewish education in the home, an early childhood teacher, educator, or specialist, or you are simply looking to expand your Jewish education as an adult, the Department of Lifelong Jewish Learning has a variety of resources to help you on your way.
Mission The Mission of the Department of Lifelong Jewish Learning is to support and improve our congregations' Jewish education programs by providing educators and teachers with helpful resources. We seek to help create individuals and communities of Jews -- from the youngest to the oldest members -- with a deeper and fuller commitment to Jewish living.
Nachshon Awards 2009 These awards will be given to individual congregations in 2009 forone new and innovative program or project that demonstrates a congregational commitment to endow all of its activities with a distinctive quality of learning
V'shinantam - Adolescent Education No. 3, 5769 - This year each issue of V’shinantam will focus on adolescents and applications for our Jewish educational and youth settings.
Additional Resouces
Israel Kallah May 14-24, 2009 Saltz International Education Center
Evaluation of the Training and Support for the URJ's CHAI Curriculum - Executive Summary
Addressing the Gaza War: A Resource for Congregational Schools- includes suggested guidelines for teachers of younger students, lesson plans for grades 4-6 and grades 7 and up, as well as comprehensive background information for educational leaders, teachers and other adults in the congregation.
Kallah 2009 Dear Kallah-niks and Future Kallah-niks, Knowing how important Kallah is in the lives of those who cherish time for study, prayer and spiritual renewal, I write with the sad news that we are going to suspend Kallah for one year. Read More
Reform Movement Commission on Lifelong Jewish Learning- Learn more about the Joint Commission on Lifelong Jewish Learning and see some of its work, including a fascinating dialogue between Rabbis Yoffie and Ellenson.
Hebrew Resources - Meet our Hebrew Specialist, hear prayers read and chanted, and download our Hebrew publication for Hebrew teachers.
Reform Judaism for Teachers module- Three lessons allow teachers to familiarize themselves with the historical background and the contemporary importance of Reform Judaism in American Jewish life.
Eilu V'eilu- "These and those" This point/counterpoint model involves a dialogue between two scholars on issues of concern to the Reform Movement and encourages your active participation.
Educational Technology- Visit this page for useful information about integrating technology into the classroom.
Regional Workshops- Click hereto find workshops and conferences in your area.
Read Rabbi Katzew's Latest
Educational State of the Union - 5769: The educational state of our Union is fluid. There are some learners, some teachers, some curricula and some settings that are exemplary. They are, however, also exceptional.
CONTACT US
We welcome your inquiries, comments, and suggestions about any topic related to religious education.
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