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BJE professional development opportunities bring together Jewish educators working in synagogue schools, day schools, camps, JCCs, youth groups, early childhood programs, and other settings to build capacity for teaching Israel, Jewish values, prayer, Torah text, community service, and other important Jewish subjects.

Conferences

Early Childhood Educators Conference
Open to all teachers at BJE-affiliated ECE sites, the conference provides a day of learning, networking, and fun. A keynote speaker and breakout workshops connect teachers with one another, drawing on diverse approaches to early childhood education.

Contact Ellen Brosbe, 415.751.6983 x 153. National Conferences

Seminars and Fellowships Shofar and (tĭ··ä) Fellowships

Two highly selective fellowship programs previously offered for educators of Jewish teens, allowed participants to deepen their knowledge, skill sets, and professionalism within the field of Jewish Education. Future plans for another Fellowship program are under consideration.

Contact Mara Kassoff at 415.751.6983 x126 for details.

(tĭ··ä) Cohort 1 Alumni:
Adrian Schrek, Dan Alter, Deb Fink, Ilan Vitemberg, Jason Epstein, Jennifer Mangel, Jonathan Emanuel, Julie Emden, Lom Friedman, Rachel (Phillips) Roseman, Sacha J. Kopin, Sam Roberts, Sarah (Weinberg) Spencer, Stuart Brotman, Todd Braman

(tĭ··ä) Cohort 2 Alumni:
Aliza Rothman, Anna (Tsukanov) Monene, Gabe Salgado, Jare' Akchin, Jewlia Eisenberg, Lissa Schuman, Mara Kassoff, Nicole Miller, Nikki Levine, Phil Hankin, Sharon Papo, Stephanie Levin, Susan Kitchell

Shofar Alumni:
Adam Reingold, Ariana Estoque, Cindy White, Darren Schwartz, Deb Phillips, Devra Aarons, Erica Hymen, Jamie Simon, Jennifer Condon, Morgan Blum, Taylor Epstein, Zephira Derblich-Milea

New Educational Initiatives BASIS - The Israel Education & Engagement Initiative in Bay Area Day Schools.
Click here to learn more. NESS - Nurturing Excellence in Synagogue Schools - a three-year synagogue initiative.
Click here learn more. Israel Education Initiative
Provides opportunities for educators to broaden their knowledge, deepen their engagement, and instill a strong bond with Israel - all essential to creating an enduring Jewish identity and a strong sense of Jewish peoplehood among their students.

The Initiative offers professional development, seminars in Israel, Living Bridge connections, cultural activities, curricular material, speakers, exhibits, and other learning opportunities.

Visit http://www.israelcentersf.org/education/index.asp for details.

Contact Ilan Vitemberg, 415.751.6983 x 149.




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