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The Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life is currently hiring new Education Fellows to serve in one of the most unique and innovative programs available in Jewish education today.

Throughout the South, many isolated Jewish communities languish with no access to proper Jewish education or rabbinic services. These communities face problems quite distinct from those faced by large urban communities. Religious schools are run by an all-volunteer staff consisting of parents who often have little or no formal educational training. With its education program, the ISJL is committed to assisting these parents and helping to ensure that these young people will become life-long participants in the Jewish community.

The ISJL's pilot education program includes the four states of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi, as well as seven communities in Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Texas. The project seeks to infuse Jewish life into these communities by providing educational services and expertise for both children and adults, including the development and implementation of a standard curriculum of Jewish learning. The ISJL holds an annual conference designed to train these volunteer religious school educators and to implement the regional curriculum.

Education Fellows help to execute the ISJL’s education program. Responsibilities include:

  • Traveling an average of two weekends per month to communities within the pilot region:
    1.
    		 To observe, assist and assess Religious School participants.
    2.
    		 To conduct teacher training sessions specific to school’s needs.
    3.
    		 To lead Shabbat Services or present a Shabbat sermon, text study, or discussion.
    4.
    		 To present an adult education program/cultural programming for the community.
    5.
    		 To lead kehillah meetings (all school assemblies and Holiday celebrations) and other religious school programs.
  • Communicating on a regular basis with Religious School teachers and administrators.
  • Adapting and delivering the K-10 regional curriculum.
  • Working with the ISJL Education staff to refine the curriculum from field experiences.
  • Working with ISJL staff and Jewish professionals to produce annual education conferences for delivery of the curriculum.
    1.
    		 Conduct professional development session(s) for conference participants.
    2.
    		 Serve as a liaison to Jewish professionals serving as adjunct conference staff conference.
    3.
    		 Advertise and promote the conference to teachers and schools in the pilot area.
  • Recruiting new schools to participate in the education program.
  • Introducing birthright israel to families and bringing programming to alumni of birthright israel in the South.
  • Introducing Jewish camping to families.
  • Work with community groups and schools to foster interfaith education and understanding.

Fellow(s) will gain tremendous experience in Jewish Communal Services, education and the non-profit sector over the two year fellowship period. Qualifications include: college degree and active involvement in Jewish life or organizations. Salary, expenses and benefits. References required.


Contact:
Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life
P. O. Box 16528
Jackson, MS 39236
(601) 362-6357
information@isjl.org

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