Jewish Education Program
We work with teachers in Jewish educational settings to help students deepen their exploration of Jewish identity and strengthen their civic voice.
Our Approach
With the guidance of our Program Associates on the Jewish education team, you can access a full range of Facing History materials including:
- Classroom readings and videos
- Teaching strategies and free printable handouts
- Live and on-demand professional development
Our resources are created specifically with the Jewish educational setting in mind. Students explore topics such as Jewish Identity, the makings of strong Jewish communities, and Jewish history using lessons and units that integrate easily into existing curriculum.
We are proud to work with Jewish schools across all denominations, tailoring materials to meet the individual needs of each school community. Through individualized follow-up, project grants and collaborative partnerships, we work with each school to accomplish their specific goals.
Holocaust Resources
Explore resources on teaching Holocaust history and how this history shapes what it means to be Jewish today.
Jewish Text and Ritual
How can educators help students critically engage with complex Jewish texts through exploration of human behavior and decision making? Explore how Judaic text can reinforce perspective-taking, meaningful reflection and building empathy.
Contemporary Antisemitism
This collection of resources is designed to help educators integrate the study of traditional and contemporary antisemitism into their efforts at combating prejudices and stereotypes in the classroom.
Jewish Identity
Explore lessons and strategies to introduce students to the richness and complexity of Jewish identity as well as the tensions between identity preservation and assimilation.
Teaching for Equity and Justice in the Context of Jewish Education
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Virtual
This self-paced online workshop has been tailored specifically for educators in Jewish settings as they move to more equitable practices that enable all students to find their voice and civic agency, become critical thinkers, and be fully engaged in their education.
Discover On-Demand Learning Resources
Our on-demand learning will help you teach with confidence, grow as an educator, and build your content knowledge.
In 2019, we were awarded The Lippman Kanfer Prize for Applied Jewish Wisdom for our work.
Interested in bringing this program into your classroom? Can’t find a resource you’re looking for? Contact us and we'll work with you to find out how we can help you and your school.
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