By Dr. Isa Aron, David Lewis, Rabbi Adam Lutz, and Rabbi Rebeccah Yusman Imagine the following conversation: The 7th grade teacher, the education director and the clergy are discussing (on Zoom of course) how to introduce the b’nai mitzvah class of 5782 to Torah study. L … [Read more...] about Going Beyond Zoom to Enrich Online Learning in 5781
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The Power of Blended Learning in the Jewish Studies Classroom
By Rabbi Reuven Spolter Recently, a respected Jewish educator raised the following question on an educational forum. “How much time and effort do you put into making Torah relevant to your students’ lives, as opposed to imparting knowledge and teaching skills?” This might … [Read more...] about The Power of Blended Learning in the Jewish Studies Classroom
Improving Student Engagement in Community Rituals – Over Distance
By Jody Passanisi Imagine a seventh grade student leading their peers in the brachot for Havdalah- but imagine that this is taking place over Zoom- all the students' peers and teachers muted-- except for them. And imagine that this is taking place about six months into a … [Read more...] about Improving Student Engagement in Community Rituals – Over Distance
Connecting in COVID, One Pair at a Time
The world has shifted greatly over the past several months. Without in-person programming, there are fewer opportunities to connect meaningfully with our communities. Fortunately, Project Zug is uniquely positioned to enable individuals to connect one-on-one with a partner … [Read more...] about Connecting in COVID, One Pair at a Time
Living a Life of Meaning – Online
By Rabbi Julia Andelman With the outbreak of COVID-19, we have been compelled to rethink the fundamental rituals and social structures that have organized and given meaning to Jewish life. Jewish prayer, Jewish learning, and even Jewish … [Read more...] about Living a Life of Meaning – Online
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