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Jewish Education Program Since 1990, our Jewish Education Program has worked with educators and young people to connect the past to the present. Through the integration of history and ethics, this program promotes an understanding of how Jewish values can inspire students to combat prejudice with compassion and indifference with participation.

'Miss' Emily Aronoff Teck is a Jewish Music Educator who believes wholeheartedly in the power of informal education and utilizes music as her tool of choice. Emily studied at Brandeis University and in Israel before graduating from Florida Atlantic University with a B.A. in Jewish Studies. Emily was awarded the Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award for Excellence in Jewish Education in 2010. In 2012, Emily received a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Music from Florida Atlantic University. She is currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Jewish Education from Gratz College. Emily's primary focus in her career is early engagement of young Jewish children and their families through developmentally appropriate, enjoyable and meaningful musical experiences. She has written and recorded 4 albums of music and was featured on a PJ Library song compilation. Emily is grateful every day for the fact that it is possible to make a living doing what you love, and is looking forward to developing new ways for young families to meaningfully engage with their Judaism. - See more at: http://www.jewishlearningmatters.com/A-Director-JewishLearningMatters-com-Emily-Aronoff-Teck-M-Ed-508.aspx#content

From the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC. Here are some great points about why educators should teach this topic in their classrooms.

This article talks about a new model of Jewish education, a program for two hours after school Monday - Thursday.

The iCenter is the hub for shaping and supporting the field of Israel Education (K-12). Through experiences facilitated by knowledgeable and passionate educators, using resources that draw on Israel's richness and diversity, children develop a meaningful relationship with Israel and understand it as a core part of their Jewish identity.

Impart vital information literacy skills to your students.

I sent this out to my school famlies last week when behrman house sent their email out. I love this game. It's an innovative way to combine fun and Jewish values. When I play Jenga with my kids, I like to put Jewish values on each block and when they pick a block or remove a block from the tower, they have to say how the Jewish midah applies to their life or situation. I think it's also interesting to see how Behrman House is amping up their technology. Like I said in a previous post, they also have a new Online Learning Center as well. The new fad of technology is becoming the new norm.

If kids love online gaming, why not connect it with their Jewish education?

Great presentation about mobile learning. Hebrew school like camp, Skype classes.

He uses an image of a young/old woman on one of his slides. I use this same image (along with some others) in the first few days of class to talk about perception and acceptance of others' viewpoints. For me, it is a matter of figuring out how to change within the framework of my school. I only have so much flexibility in what I am allowed to do. I can use tools and technology, but have to seek approval for any new technology tool (online forums, social networking sites, etc.). My school is talking about having students sign up for Judaic Studies courses online to broaden their choices of topics. I am not sure what impact this will have on the teachers on campus, as these students would then not need to be in a physical class for their Judaica requirement. I think it is important that we look at alternatives for Jewish Education, we don't lose our human resources on site.

Publication about the integration and challenges of technology-based Jewish education

An organization that is "Re-imagining Jewish Education for the 21st Century" by developing and networking educators (I'm spending my week at their conference!)

Using Word Clouds are a great way to initially summarize something you are about to teach in class. After doing the reading, have the students summarize on their own. This gives many different ways of how to use a Word Cloud in the curriculum.

I have used word clouds (digitally made and hand-made on paper!) for students to show their understanding of different concepts. For a unit where students created their own tzedakah organization, they had to create a word cloud for their organization.

A special needs Jewish day school is in the works for NYC, would be the first pluralistic special education Jewish day school in the country. Not an inclusion model, but meets the needs of parents who prefer a program tailored for special education

An interesting article/blog post about the future of reform Jewish education, including 7 "criteria" for a 'robust' future of RJE

This is an article from Tablet Magazine about a new curriculum called ShalomLearning.

Strengthening Jewish Pride Transform student perceptions and foster a more positive sense of Jewish identity through the history of Jewish armed and unarmed resistance - in as little as 30 minutes. Easily integrates into nearly any Jewish context, including history, holidays, b'nai mitzvah and youth group programs. (For grades 7-12)

It is clearly recognized that students are learning and accessing information differently, but educational models have not caught up to this change.

This is one of my all time favorite websites for Jewish Education. There iisn't a single category that I don't use! I also subscribe to the weekly Parsha for kids on am on their email list. The Hebrew word of the day would be great to use in a day school program.