Are you a religious school teacher who is interested in furthering your Jewish learning and would benefit from a network and community of other educators?

Apply to join the 3rd cohort of Jewish educators and build a supportive community while igniting your love for Jewish learning!

Next up:

The Evolution of Judaism: From Torah to Today

SPRING LEARNING SERIES BEGINS JANUARY 9, 2025

 

  • Nominated Religious School educators will meet first Thursdays of the Month from 7-8:30 PM for special learning with our community's rabbis and leading educators from January - June at the Ina Levine JCC.

  • Enjoy a community Shabbaton in our local synagogues to strengthen cohort relationships and share in Jewish rituals.

  • Explore ways of implementation while creating a space for teaching reflection.

  • Be part of a unique cohort of educators from the valley’s synagogues!

  1. Rebuilding and Reinvention: From the Destruction of the Second Temple to Rabbinic Judaism

  2. The Golden Age of Jewish Law, Philosophy, Kabbalah, and Halakha

  3. Hasidism, Mitnagdim, and the Rise of Modern Jewish Denominations

  4. Life Under Christianity: From Medieval Europe to the Holocaust

  5. Zionism and the Reimagining of Jewish Peoplehood

  6. Student-led Presentations & Siyyum/Certificate Ceremony

  • THURSDAY, JANUARY 9*, 7PM
    Opening Session at the Ina Levine JCC (*The only 2nd Thursday)

  • FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 7PM - 8:30PM
    Classes facilitated by community’s Rabbis & Leading Educators

  • FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 1, 2025
    In-Town Shabbaton

  • THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 7PM
    Presentations & conclusion ceremony

  • PROGRAM COST: $70

PARTICIPATING SYNAGOGUES

 
 

IGNITE is a nominated-based program. Speak with your Religious School Director or for more information contact Rabbi Aviva Funke

 

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