Stories from the Field: Guest Blogs from Students in HUC-JIR’s Executive M.A. Program in Jewish Education
April 30th, 2020
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion’s two-year Executive M.A. Program in Jewish Education develops educators’ skills, knowledge, and practice. From early childhood educators, to Jewish studies chairs at schools, to congregational directors of education, and more, participants in current cohorts 7 and 8 are experiencing and engaging in all the challenges, innovations, successes, and learnings that come with being a Jewish educator at this unprecedented time.
The Jim Joseph Foundation, which supports the Executive M.A. Program, is pleased to share HUC-JIR’s guest blog series, Stories from the Field, offering a unique window into the world of Jewish educators and education right now. Read reflections from:
- Susie Wexler, Director, Early Childhood Program at the Chava Center, B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim in Deerfield, IL
- Sarit Katzew, Havurah, The Addison County Jewish Congregation in Middlebury, Vermont, Director of Education, Program and Outreach Coordinator
- Sarah DeWoskin, Director and Founder of LEV Children’s Museum, Based in Cooper City, Florida
- Lauren Belferder, Director of Youth Engagement, Temple Sinai in Roslyn Heights, New York
- Eran Rosenberg, Jewish Studies Department Chair Columbus Jewish Day School (CJDS)
Learn more about the Executive M.A. Program in Jewish Education.