Section archive - Informal Education

Nextbook, a non-profit institution devoted to promoting Jewish cultural literacy, has announced the 'Big Jewish Read' — a call to synagogues across the US to harness the power of Jewish literature and create spirited discussions for their congregation around a Jewish-themed book from Nextbook's Jewish Encounters series.

Celebrating its 5th year, Limmud NY is a 4-day getaway to Ellenville, NY in the Catskills with 1,000 Jews of all ages and backgrounds. Participants will be able to choose from 300+ sessions – up to 15 concurrently – including lectures, hands-on workshops, text study, crafts, music, film, yoga, nature walks, a wide variety of Shabbat services, and more.

Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing! is the first proactive, informal education program that uses Judaism to enrich the lives of girls. It draws on Jewish tradition to give girls a place to feel safe, articulate their questions and concerns, have fun, and be ‘real’ with their peers. Small groups of girls meet monthly with a carefully trained adult leader who uses a step-by-step manual. Through discussion, arts & crafts and drama, the girls integrate core Jewish values as they focus on the things they care about most, such as body image, friendship, relationships, competition, stress and family.

Aimed at teens, Sulam provides a wide range of quality volunteer opportunities and helps deepen connections to Jewish tradition through service to others. With the three-part Service Learning model (community service, related study and personal reflection), Sulam provides resources that enhance the service teens do as an integral component of their personal and Jewish identity. Sulam consists of a web-site, a resource library and consultative services, sponsored by The Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Los Angeles.