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Young students learning about Israel together.

Join Dr. Sivan Zakai for a day of learning focused on: How do children and teens encounter, make sense of, and build relationships with Israel over time?

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Strengthen mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health with Tony winner Ari’el Stachel and NYT bestseller Jennifer Wallace.

Beginning March 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm
From $50.00
In-Person: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
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Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut offer an opportunity to pause and reflect: What visions of Israel do we want to teach toward?

March 19, 2026 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT
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Your Voice Matters!

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How has Jewish education shaped your life?
Was there a moment that changed your teaching or sparked a student's passion? A Jewish lesson that has been transformative for your family? 
We're looking for stories of impact to highlight the importance of Jewish education with our community. 

Explore our eCourses

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Offers educators practical tools and transformative approaches to bring deeper, richer Jewish learning to their learners.

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Teaching Israel to Young Children

This eCourse is designed to support educators in exploring Israel with young learners.

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An online course to help educators develop a basic understanding of the why, what, and how of Jewish education that leads to thriving.

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Online

Adapting Podcast

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Israel, Anti-Zionism, and the Healthy Argument

The goal of a healthy argument in educational settings is to help one grow, learn, strengthen relationships, and gain new perspectives. 

On this week’s Adapting, Abi Dauber Sterne and Robbie Gringras share their research of anti-Zionist Jews across the U.S. in conversation with David Bryfman, with the goal to reduce alienation, deepen understanding, and support healthier argument within the Jewish community.