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The Jewish Studies In-Service Teacher Training Program

Transform your classroom with this flexible 10-month program for Jewish Studies teachers seeking formal training in pedagogy.

JSITT is designed for educators with strong subject expertise but limited teaching experience. Acquire the essential pedagogy skills and strategies that will enrich the classroom experience for you and your students. Benefit from mentoring by experienced Jewish Studies teachers and a professional network sharing support and resources.

Details

5 online courses
Covering curriculum design, lesson planning, classroom management, student engagement, and assessment

One-on-one 
with expert Jewish studies educators (optional)

Certificate of pedagogy 
earned upon program completion

Dates

Online courses run from August 2026 through May 2027. Each course runs 4-6 weeks, with a 1-hour weekly webinar.

Mentoring is available from July 2026 through June 2027.

Cost

Courses (set of 5): 
$1200

Mentoring: 
Dependent on number of sessions (starts at $1000 for 5 sessions)

Eligibility

Currently employed as a Jewish studies teacher at a day school
-or- plan to begin teaching Jewish studies at the start of the next academic year have Jewish subject knowledge, but lack formal pedagogical training

Work toward your master’s degree

Advance your career as a Jewish educator with a master’s degree from Hebrew University through our exclusive partnership with the Melton Centre for Jewish Education.

If you’re part of the Pardes JSITT program, your time invested counts for 4 credits toward your Master’s Degree in Jewish Education – a significant step towards your academic and professional goals.

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