By Dr. Jane S. Shapiro One of a series of articles about lifelong Jewish learning The observations that follow were presented to a group of adult Jewish learning professionals and educators as part of the Chicago Adult Jewish Learning Initiative convened by Spertus Institute … [Read more...] about Key Issues in Adult Jewish Learning and Application in Educational Settings
Jewish Education Today
Applying Adult Learning Theories to the Field of Jewish Learning
By Dr. Jane S. Shapiro One of a series of articles about lifelong Jewish learning Sometime in the not-too-distant-future, we may be able to attach a device to an adult learner and watch as their brain lights up at certain moments, telling us when, where, and how learning … [Read more...] about Applying Adult Learning Theories to the Field of Jewish Learning
Reflecting and Celebrating:
Conversations on Jewish Education
By Erica Brown
Setting out on a new venture in Jewish education, I was interested in the hard-earned wisdom of notable professionals in and around the field. As part of the work of the Mayberg Center for Jewish Education and Leadership, we seek to bring academics and … [Read more...] about Reflecting and Celebrating:
Conversations on Jewish Education
Why? The Continuing Struggle for the Soul of Hebrew School
By Paul Steinberg It’s March and most Hebrew School Principals are planning for next fall, and it’s a war out there. It’s not pretty. I mean, the Jewish people are really busy, and those of us on the frontlines of Jewish education - planning calendars and such - are constantly … [Read more...] about Why? The Continuing Struggle for the Soul of Hebrew School
Adult Jewish Learning Initiative: Community Market Analysis and Needs Assessment
By Dr. Joshua Shanes and Dr. Dean P. Bell Part of a series of articles about lifelong Jewish learning In 2015, Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership partnered with the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago to conduct a market study and needs assessment of … [Read more...] about Adult Jewish Learning Initiative: Community Market Analysis and Needs Assessment