Building on reimagining Israel education: moving forward with shared purpose and investment
Article by Lisa Eisen and Dawne Bear Novicoff, eJewishPhilanthropy, May 20, 2026
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Article by Lisa Eisen and Dawne Bear Novicoff, eJewishPhilanthropy, May 20, 2026
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Living Judaism is an all-inclusive experiential learning model of Jewish Education. The purpose of the model is to engage every learner, provide carefully constructed learning experiences, build a strong identity, root students firmly in tradition, and create memories to last for years to come.
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Community Synagogue of Rye (CSR), NY. Learners in 5th-7th grade meet weekly with a moreh derech (guide/teacher) in each other’s homes to explore Jewish answers to everyday questions. The model includes Family Limmud monthly.
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Village Temple, New York, NY. All-day mini-camp on days when secular school is not in session and an afterschool Hebrew School. Post-b’nai mitzvah students serve as madrichim/counselors.
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Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale, Bronx, NY. Project Chaverim (friends) empowers teens in grades 10-12 to work with learners in grades 3 and 4, building community while strengthening Hebrew and prayer reading skills.
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Temple Judea, Tarzana, CA. Nisayon includes week-long camp experiences, family programming, and parallel adult education. Annual content themes are paired with activities like music, dance, drama, and krav maga.
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Adventures in Jewish Education weaves Jewish learning and Hebrew into an all-day, once a month, active outdoor experience.
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