Resources & Research
The Jewish Education Project is actively tracking trends and opportunities related to educational innovation. We have also learned a great deal from our previous projects and gleaned significant insights and resources that we are sharing here. Through curated resources and original research, we help educators and Jewish communal leaders better understand – and more effectively address – how to adapt models, respond to new research, and hold onto the best of what we have already re-imagined. You can browse or sort through our resources below and you will find them spread throughout our site, labeled Related Resources.
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Technology supports online and blended learning, enabling learners to have more control over content, time and the pace of their learning from any location. See a list of Online/Blended Learning Models.
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The obligation to engage in tikkun olam, repairing the world, serves as the focal point for learning, combining study and action. See a list of service learning models.
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Congregations use the language, structure and design of camp and experiential learning during the school year. Learners may come together for a weekend, week or two weeks. See a list of camp models.
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This model provides children with the opportunity to create relationships with teens and/or older adults who can serve as Jewish role models. See our list of Intergenerational Learning Models and their detailed descriptions.
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Provides learning for the entire family on Shabbat, a family retreat, or Sunday school hours. Locations include the synagogue, Tikkun Olam project sites, or homes. A list of Family Learning models has been assembled here.
Educator Spotlight
Zachary Lebwohl was part of a team that worked with DigitalJLearning to build The Ramaz School’s strategic EdTech plan. In this Spotlight, Zach shares positive experiences from that partnership. He also explains how he balances supporting teachers in integrating technology while innovating in his own classroom.
Site Visit Journal
The Chai Center Preschool is home to the newly built, state-of-the-art indoor environment and outdoor Certified Nature Explore classroom. The school provides for the physical, intellectual and emotional growth of children through a myriad of activities.
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Congregation Beth Elohim, Brooklyn, NY. While every class has some exposure to Hebrew, our Dual Language track classroom features two teachers, one speaking only Hebrew and the other only English.
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Learners come together within the context of Shabbat to worship, study, eat together and connect to one another. A list of Shabbat Centered Models has been assembled here.