Education - Jewish Education

Offered at the Melton Centre for Jewish Education, the Education - Jewish Education program at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is adapted to the needs of specialists who are unable to commit to an extensive period of study in Jerusalem, and is therefore taught as a blended on-site and distance learning course extending over one or two years.

Most of the course load is taught remotely and students typically spend several weeks of intense learning in Jerusalem. This Education - Jewish Education program from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is designed for educators in both formal and informal frameworks who are interested in Jewish education and its dialogue with the social sciences, educational philosophy and Jewish and Israel studies.

Key Facts

The program focuses on three main areas: the philosophy, sociology and psychology of Jewish and Israel education, the teaching of Jewish texts, and entrepreneurship and innovation in Jewish Education.The realities of Jewish life in the Diaspora are continuously shifting, and the Melton Centre for Jewish Education is moving in new directions to adapt and to strengthen Jewish education in communities worldwide. Educators are confronted with tough questions like: Who is an educated Jew? What are the goals of Jewish Education today and how can we meet them? What is the role of Jewish educators?

Most program alumni work in the field of Jewish education frameworks, including Jewish day schools, religious schools, community organizations, Israel advocacy groups, and congregations

Courses include:

• Participants must submit two seminar papers. One seminar paper must be related to a course taught on site at the university.

• The program may approve up to 8 credits taken outside the Jewish Education track either from among other Hebrew University distance courses or from universities recognized for credit by the Hebrew University. Prior approval must be obtained for courses outside the Jewish Education track.

• The Blended Masters Programis in the non-research track and does not provide for the writing of a thesis which is normally a prerequisite for admission to a doctoral program at The Hebrew University.