Intensives and webinars providing pedagogical skills designed with the Jewish studies classroom in mind
Experienced Jewish studies teacher-trainers work one-on-one with teachers to help them thrive
Teachers join a network of Jewish studies teachers across North America, providing support and resources
The Jewish Studies In-Service Teacher Training Program (JSITT) is a comprehensive 12-month program designed for Jewish studies teachers. Led by seasoned Jewish studies educators, JSITT provides pedagogical training for current teachers with strong subject expertise but lacking formal teacher training.
The program opens with our 4 week synchronous webinar Summer Pedagogy Intensive. During the intensive, teachers will develop core pedagogical tools, learn to cultivate a positive classroom culture, and prepare for the approaching school year. Participants have the option to join us virtually from anywhere in the world, or come to Jerusalem study in-person at the Pardes beit midrash, and join the intensive in the evening.
Throughout the school year, the professional development continues with a series of online webinars tailored for the Jewish studies teacher. These sessions delve into pedagogical insights and explore unique subjects such as havruta learning in the classroom, meaning mining with Jewish texts, and tefilah education.
Alongside our webinars, JSITT participants will receive one-on-one mentoring from our expert Jewish studies teacher-mentors, including either virtual or in-person classroom observations.
If you’re part of the Pardes JSITT program, your time invested counts for 4 credits toward your Master’s Degree in Jewish Education—a significant step towards your academic and professional goals.
July 2024 – June 2025
Can’t commit to the year-long JSITT program? Then join us for the virtual 2-week Summer Pedaogogy Intense, combined with expert mentoring, that will hone your skills and help you plan for the upcoming year. This intensive can also be combined with our Jerusalem-based Jewish Educators Summer Workshop.
You do not have to be a participant of JSITT or our other programs to attend this virtual intensive.
Start date: ASAP
We are seeking a charismatic, creative, and action-oriented Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Activation to lead this initiative. This individual will play a key role in bridging the gap between the immersive Jerusalem-based Pardes experience and the ongoing life-long learning opportunities we offer in North America.
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Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and passion for this role. All applications should be sent to Assistant Director of Programs at Monica at monica@pardes.org.
Cover letters should answer the following questions
Applications are due by October 8th and interviews will be the week of October 28th. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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