As the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to unfold, Jewish educators face the vital task of understanding its implications, addressing community questions, and providing informed perspectives.
Join The Jewish Education Project and Dr. Michael Koplow, Chief Policy Officer at The Israel Policy Forum, for an up-to-the-minute briefing on Israel at War with Iran, and what it means for the immediate and long-term future of Israel and the region. We will be in conversation with Michael and will explore how educators can synthesize the critical information for ourselves and our communities.
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Dr. Michael Koplow is the chief policy officer of Israel Policy Forum, and a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Before coming to Israel Policy Forum, he was the founding program director of the Israel Institute. He writes and speaks widely on U.S. policy in the Middle East, Israeli politics and foreign policy, and the American Jewish relationship with Israel.
Ivy Schreiber is the Managing Director, Professional Learning and Growth at The Jewish Education Project. Her current work focuses on supporting Jewish educators towards adopting new models that lead to thriving and are responsive to today’s learners and families. Prior to The Jewish Education Project, Ivy worked at B’nai Jeshurun (BJ) in NYC for a decade, where she served as the Education Director, and also has experience in Jewish camping and as a consultant to synagogues. Ivy holds an MA in Jewish Education from the Davidson School at JTS, is an alum of the Leadership Institute, and is a Wexner Field Fellow. Ivy lives in Westchester with her husband and three children.
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