Re-Imagining Jewish Education Through Art

AMBITIOUS AND ACHIEVABLE GOALS

Create a network of teachers committed to the Re-Imagining Jewish Education Through Art approach
Empower students to excel as learners and leaders
Model an integrative educational program to help students learn to solve complex problems
Foster understanding of the beauty of Jewish texts
Equip students with the skills to embrace diverse interpretations of artistic expression

SEEING IS BELIEVING

Painting. Drawing. Sculpture. Tapestry. Installation Art. Students learn to relate form and meaning, understand historical contexts, and appreciate the power of the arts
From paintings to Psalms, students are inspired to notice deeply, embrace ambiguity and develop empathy

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

14 schools and more than 40 educators and 300 students have participated in the program
New partnerships are in development in cities across the U.S.
We are adapting the program for Jewish camps and community centers for youth and adult learners

YUM & LOCAL MUSEUM COMPONENTS

Summer Teacher Workshop on LCE learning framework
Full-day Seminar at YUM or regional museums for teachers and students
Coaching Program- Advisors and teaching artists provide follow-up support throughout the year
Talking Circles - YUM coordinates phone and web-based consultations among participating teachers

SCHOOL COMPONENTS

School-based Teams – two or more educators per school participate in a summer workshop and ongoing projects and professional development
Full-day Seminars at Museums – teachers and students participate together
Classroom Integration – teachers incorporate new methods in their classrooms
Half-day Workshop for Teachers – immersive art making or museum experience
Talking Circles – teachers participate in phone and web-based consultations
Final Projects –students create projects demonstrating integration of their learning (workbooks, performances, mini exhibitions, digital initiatives)

Yeshiva University Museum