Education

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Showing Congregational Educators That You Value Their Work

Lisa Langer, RJE

Rachel Margolis, RJE

September 7, 2023

Just like some of the employees that are spotlighted in Undercover Boss, congregational educators do work that is critical, yet often underappreciated and undervalued for their impact on the community and their role in vibrant congregations.

Jewish Learning

Shalom LinkED FAQs for Congregational Leaders

Here are answers to frequently asked questions about Shalom LinkED, a Jewish learning online program created in partnership between the URJ and ShalomLearning.

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Early Childhood Education

Toddler to Teen Learning: Changing the Narrative with Vision, Connection, and Partnership

Stephanie Lerner

Alison Weikel

July 29, 2022

Summer is a time for expansive thinking and creativity. What do we imagine for our learning programs? How can we support teachers in their own learning journeys? What opportunities can we offer families and congregants?

Education

Shalom LinkED: Online Jewish Values Learning

Lisa Langer, RJE

Rachel Margolis, RJE

June 10, 2022

What if your congregation’s students learn about Jewish values and living online with Shalom LinkED once a week for 18 weeks next year and celebrate, build relationships, and learn Hebrew together during the remaining weeks? How might your congregation’s educators focus and deepen their work if some planning and teaching is taken care of by leaders in the field?

Education

Reform Jewish Leader Celebrates the American Families Plan

Contact: Sarah Garfinkel, sgarfinkel@westendstrategy.com, 202-776-7700

April 29, 2021

"After months of extreme hardship caused by the pandemic and years of underinvestment, we welcome the significant investments proposed in the American Families Plan to improve access to education, health care, and economic security for workers and families across the United States."