HEBREW AT THE CENTER

Our first NEW HEBREW TEACHER BOOTCAMP begins in a few short weeks! COHORT A: Three-Days in a Row: Tuesday – Thursday, August 6-8, 2024 COHORT B: Three Sundays: August 25, September 8, & September 15, 2024 Learn more and register today at https://lnkd.in/g5X9gymB

We All See The Light   What lies ahead for the hostages after enduring the horrors of Gaza? Discover the profound hope embedded in the Hebrew language that promises a new dawn for those set free. Read on! https://lnkd.in/gTVtqbEz

The Season of Our Freedom - זמן חירותנו   Organizational Passover messages often focus on the upcoming holiday’s identification as חג המצות (the Holiday of Matzah), חג הפסח (the Holiday of the Passover Offering), or חג האביב (the Holiday of the Spring), highlighting the critical values of Jewish ritual and renewal. However, our ancestors also called this holiday זמן חירותנו (the Season of Our Freedom), understanding this festival as the opportunity to remain in relationship with past liberation and to inspire future opportunities for freedom and redemption. During this terribly challenging time for our people, this dimension of the holiday as the season of our freedom calls us to the work that must be done to free the hostages, free the people of the State of Israel from attacks, conflict, and violence, and free the Jews of the Diaspora from acts of hate. We at Hebrew at the Center believe that a critical element of such work derives from Jewish education that effectively strengthens Jewish identity and pride, commitments to Jewish peoplehood and our homeland, and competency in Hebrew language and culture that creates a shared language among global Jewry. As we once again gather around our holiday tables and celebrate this freedom while acknowledging those that are not yet free, we wish everyone a meaningful and truly liberating Passover, hoping this holiday is followed by a time of true freedom for all.   חג כשר ושמח The Team at Hebrew at the Center

Many of us struggle with transitions. In this week's "Hebrew is Magic", we’ll learn how the Hebrew word for “transition,” ma’avar (מעבר), can actually teach us how to endure change as we move from one era of our lives to the next. https://lnkd.in/gsW_ngXr

NOW AVAILABLE -- THE 2024 STATE OF THE FIELD OF HEBREW EDUCATION IN JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS The State of the Field report brings together significant work of partners and stakeholders to better understand, recognize and leverage advancements in Hebrew education throughout our field. The detailed report, published annually, features aggregated and curated knowledge acquired from our field over the past 12 months. Download the January 2024 State of the Field Report: https://lnkd.in/g6t8ue44 The January 2024 report is filled with charts, graphs, statistics, and analysis, including: -- A look back to the first State of the Field report published in 2009 and revised in 2013, with a fascinating look at what strides have been made. -- Analysis of the Hebrew educators’ survey of career backgrounds and trajectories conducted in spring, 2023. -- “Why Hebrew? Perceptions of Hebrew in Toronto Jewish day schools.” -- An overview of reading resources appropriate for use in Jewish day schools. We hope you find this report adds to your understanding of the current Hebrew language teaching and learning landscape. #jewisheducation #hebrew #educators

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Come work with us! We're looking for a Senior Director of Philanthropy to manage all aspects of our organization’s philanthropic investments, including individual giving, foundation partnerships, and board building. https://lnkd.in/dekAeRMr

Hitkadmut: The Hebrew Educators Conference begins in just 48 hours! Yes - you can still register for $69 (or less) all the way into February, since all sessions will be recorded and available for all participants to watch for the next month! Learn more about Hitkadmut and register today at https://lnkd.in/gxtX87ST

We can't wait to hear from our key note speaker, Professor Tammy Katzir, and she can't wait to join us at Hitkadut! We're just a few days away from the start of our virtual conference, where 200 educators and school leaders from around the world will come together for two days of learning and conversation. Will we see you there? Learn more and register for $69 or less at https://lnkd.in/gxtX87ST

Why is Dr. Orna Oryon excited about Hitkadmut? Join Orna for a creative workshop for teaching Hebrew through intelligences that exist within us (according to Gardner’s theory). In the interdisciplinary workshop, see how the body, senses, and imagination are given expression and learn how to impart knowledge through a combination of arts in a holistic and fun way. By learning these methods, you will be able to teach children a language in a tangible way that will excite all the senses. הסדנא היצירתית, להקניית אותיות בעברית היא באמצעות אינטליגנציות הקיימות בתוכנו (לפי תיאוריית גארדנר). בסדנא הבינתחומית ניתן ביטוי לגוף, ליצירה, לחושים, ולדמיון ונלמד כיצד להקנות ידע דרך שילוב אמנויות. הידע ייקלט באופן הוליסטי ומהנה. כשהמורה עובר חווית למידה כזו שמחוץ לקופסא, הוא יוכל ללמד את הילדים שפה בצורה מוחשית, חושית, תנועתית, שניתן להטמיע אותה בתלת ממד. Learn more and register today at https://lnkd.in/gxtX87ST