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The Best in Jewish Education
The end of a year (or in this case, a decade) is a time of reflection.
It’s an opportunity to look back at what was accomplished, as that can give a good idea of where we need to go in the future. JESNA, the Jewish Education Service of North America, recently compiled a list of what they consider the best in Jewish education over the last decade. Everything on the list has been a successful endeavor, showing us what models will work in Jewish education as we embark on a new decade. We at JOI were thrilled to see that our signature method of Jewish education and engagement – Public Space Judaism – was considered one of the “best.â€
The idea is simple – instead of waiting for unaffiliated Jewish families to walk through our doors, we should be proactive and go to them. Through programs such as Passover in the Matzah Aisle, Eight Days of Oil (Hanukkah olive oil tasting), and Color me Calendar for the Jewish New Year, we are able to engage those who are not participating in Jewish life and offer a fun, easy and educational entry point to the community.
Public Space Judaism, though, would not be possible without the support and dedication of the Jewish communal professionals, lay leaders and volunteers who make it happen. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude, and we look forward to partnering with a growing number of organizations across North America to create a welcoming and inclusive Jewish community.
We have already started planning for the first Public Space Judaism program of 2010 – Passover in the Matzah Aisle. As one of the most widely celebrated holidays on the Jewish calendar among both affiliated and unaffiliated families, Passover is the perfect opportunity to engage people in the one place we know they’ll be as they prepare for the holiday – the grocery store. If you are interested in learning more and bringing Passover in the Matzah Aisle – or any of our Public Space Judaism programs – to your area, we invite you to contact JOI Director of Training Eva Stern at EStern@JOI.org or 212-760-1440. We look forward to hearing from you!
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