Source: Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem
As Jewish educators, we are called upon to teach texts and content, inculcate skills and model Jewish values, all while inspiring students to embrace a Jewish life that has contemporary meaning and purpose. As 21st-century guides, we are tasked with developing moral character, nurturing spirituality, fostering healthy relationships, building resilience and cultivating independence. How do we balance these roles and determine our priorities? Is there a deeper understanding of Jewish text that could provide direction? Are there new findings in education that offer guidance? What skills and insights do we need to keep sharpening? What will excellence in Jewish education look like in the next 5-10 years?
At the Pardes Center for Jewish Educators November 2017 conference (November 5-7, 2017), Cultivating the Whole Child Through a Jewish Lens – for PCJE alumni and their colleagues – we will explore these and other questions in a warm, spirited environment of collegiality and openness. We will learn together, reflect on our work and challenges, and share ideas and best practices.
This professional development opportunity will provide you with the inspiration and the tools to work towards cultivating your students’:
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Social-emotional well-being
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Creativity
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Resilience
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Initiative
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Spiritual intelligence
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Engagement with learning
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Relationship building and collaboration skills
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Independent meaning-making ability
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Artistic expression
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and other 21st-century skills and dispositions
… through the teaching of Jewish texts, exploration of middot, enrichment of Jewish life outside the classroom and more!