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A place for Jewish educators to discuss issues and share resources and approaches related to teaching Hebrew in Jewish supplementary education.

Joan, what are the features of the Hebrew Project-(what's on the web site) and-how might this help you in your teaching?

There was a great deal of information on the website, but a few specific things from the reading struck me. One is to devote more "time on task" to the Hebrew reading and allow students more time to decode, read to one another, and read to the group. Also, with teaching siddur based Hebrew, students need the opportunity to practice it in real settings, such as an in class tefillah service. Also, it is important for students to practice at home with parents. So, I might provide transliteration of prayers or have parents use an on line program for the prayers, assuming they are not Hebrew readers.

Portal for Jewish teacher education

A nonprofit education research and development center in Israel focused on content development, technology and pedagogy, professional development, and evaluation, coupled with guiding values of professionalism, innovation, social responsibility and a service oriented outlook. "The major comprehensive resource for ICT based educational materials and innovation in the State of Israel."

Online resources including: lessons, activities, teacher guides, The Holocaust Encyclopedia, on-line exhibitions, animated maps, Holocaust chronology [PDF], photos of artifacts [PDF], library, and an on-line teacher workshop.

A compilation of links of Judaic resources that helps teachers create web-based learning materials that can be used by students.

Interesting perspective - a more long term arc

Lookstein article on the challenges of technology integration into Jewish education

Miriam Berk, education director of Temple Reyim, shared this article with us in January. It raises several questions on how technology will assist, not supplant. the teacher.

Article about finding a healthy balance of technology in the Jewish classroom

Pages with easy-to-understand information about Jewish holidays and traditions. Geared for children a little older than preschool--for teachers and parents.

A curriculum using Jewish music to teach text study, values & ethics, Hebrew, and social justice within a Judaic framework. Materials for students, parents, teachers, and musicians to learn about Jewish music news and information.

The website offers a search engine so teachers and parents can locate Jewish books based on ages, themes and values.

Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston (JCRC)'s site on Tzedek-related topics (e.g., Homelessness, Poverty). Click on "Jewish Educational Resources" to see links to a variety of resources, curricula, and learning activities.

A a bibliography, as well as quality high school curriculum samples. E.g., "Soul Food", "Godwrestling" and "Who Wrote the Bible."

How to use a flip camera; includes tips

on-line resource for reading Hebrew use for practice/homework uses magnifying glass to keep place