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The
Department of Jewish Education & Continuity promotes and encourages
Jewish enlightenment, identity and commitment. An educational partner
to schools, congregations, organizations and the community-at-large,
the Department offers curriculum and program assistance and provides
resources to teachers throughout the community. It endeavors to
improve the quality and level of Jewish education through cultural
events for the entire community, adult and parent educational courses
and activities. The Department is funded in large measure by the
Jewish Federation Annual Campaign. |
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| Midrashah Spring 2005 Course Schedule | ||||
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Post-Confirmation education for 11th and 12th graders, and 9th and10th grade dayschool graduates, taught by rabbis and scholars who enjoy working with teenagers. An optional teaching certification program prepares students to teach religious school while they attend college, thereby preparing the next generation of Jewish educators.
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| Gift of Israel | ||||
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A cooperative savings program, co-funded by families, synagogues and the Jewish Federation (through AJA contributions) that helps strengthen Jewish identity by enabling post-Confirmation Hebrew School students to visit Israel.
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| Siris Teachers' Resource Center | ||||
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(856) 751-9500
Ext. 251 An "educational wonderland" for teachers, the TRC features a comprehensive reference library and a plethora of curriculum enhancers, including craft ideas, charts, models, posters, and games. The TRC also publishes a newsletter and conducts workshops, all in order to help teachers "jump start" their lessons with creativity. TRC Hours Sunday
1:00
PM - 3:00 PM
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| Family Education | ||||
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(856) 751-9500
Ext. 298 Programs that empower families to add Jewish values, practices, and knowledge to their home life. Family education's creative intergenerational approach fosters family interaction and participation in synagogue and community activities.
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| Travel Related Programs | ||||
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856-751-9500
Ext. 235 Scholarships presented to Midrashah students enable them to travel to Washington, D.C. for a national, three-day program of youth leadership, social action and Jewish civic and political awareness.
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| Inter-School Programs | ||||
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These extravaganzas bring all our Hebrew school students together to mark a special occasion, celebrate a holiday, or enjoy a presentation by an Israeli entertainment troupe.
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| Financial Assistance | ||||
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The Department offers scholarships for Beit Ya'akov, Midrashah, Jewish overnight summer camp, and trips to Israel. Two Merit Scholarships are awarded each year in conjunction with a departmental essay contest. Teachers also receive scholarships to attend the CAJE Educators Conference and to further their Jewish education through the Excellence in Teaching Award.
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| Programs for Teachers | ||||
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An arrangement between the DJE and ACAJE enables teachers in our community to use all the Agency's facilities, including the library and media center, and to participate in workshops.
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| Staff Study Programs | ||||
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To further Jewish literacy among Jewish communal professionals, DJE staff organize study sessions for Federation staff meetings and for those who wish to study during lunch hours.
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