AI, Misinformation, and the Israel Conversation

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Session 9: April 15, 2026 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

In a world shaped by AI-generated content, biased algorithms, and viral misinformation, Jewish educators face growing challenges in helping teens make sense of complex narratives about Israel. This session offers insight into how online information is shaped—and often distorted—and provides tools to support students in becoming thoughtful, resilient digital citizens. You’ll explore frameworks for building media literacy, judgment, and ethical awareness in conversations filled with nuance, emotion, and uncertainty.

 

For questions or additional information, please contact Gary Pretsfelder at gpretsfelder@jewishedproject.org.

 

This event is part of the year-long series AI: Your Professional Thought Partner. Click here to view other events in this series. 

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  • Day Schools and Yeshivas
Gary Pretsfelder
Gary Pretsfelder

Gary Pretsfelder is Senior Manager, Professional Learning and Growth at the Jewish Education Project in New York, where he consults with, and coordinates professional development for, Yeshivot and Day School educators in the New York area in support of educational and cultural change in their schools. Gary is a former long-time, day school Principal and teacher in New York who built communities that put students and active learning at the center. 

Rivkah Schack
Rivkah Schack

Rivkah Schack is the Senior Managing Director of Educational Technology and Digital Strategy at The Jewish Education Project, where she leads national efforts to integrate AI, expand digital learning, and develop micro-credential pathways for Jewish educators. With over three decades in Jewish, Montessori, and classical education, she has founded two schools, built personalized and mastery-based learning models, and directed educator training organizations. Her work centers on guiding system-wide change through thoughtful use of technology, data, and human-centered design.

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