Auerbach Central Agency for Jewish Education

Israel Education

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS IN ISRAEL

Here are just some of the many professional development opportunities available:

Beit Midrash/ A Liberal Yeshiva

http://www.saltz-center.org/Eng/Index.asp

Israel Based Learning Opportunity for Graduating Students
Beit Midrash is now accepting applicants. The program is a joint project of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and the World Union for Progressive Judaism, in cooperation with the Reconstructionist Rabbinical college and the Leo Baeck College . Students may enroll for a semester or a full year at intermediate or advanced levels. Part time options are available. A college degree and some knowledge of Hebrew is required. Contact Rabbi Naamah Kelman (212) 824-2240.

The Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem

http://www.uscj.org.il/yeshiva/index.php

Situated in downtown Jerusalem , the Conservative Yeshiva is a full-time program for students from all backgrounds interested in learning text skills at all levels. The Yeshiva combines the intense learning of Tanach, Talmud, Midrash, and Jewish thought, with a commitment to bringing that knowledge back to students' home communities throughout North America. 40 full-time students are currently attending the Yeshiva. Students are encouraged to register early to ensure a place for the upcoming year. Contact Joel Berman or Joshua Kulp, 2 Agron P.O. Box 7456, Jerusalem, Israel 94265; 972-2-626-6386; yeshcon@netvision.net.il .

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
www.fmams.org.il/1f_israelseminars/1_seminars.htm

Florence Melton Adult Mini-Schools (lay and professionals)

The Shalom Hartmann Institute
Offers several programs. For more information, contact http://hartmaninstitute.com/.

Ulpan Akiva Hebrew Study Programs
http://www.ulpan-akiva.org.il/
30 academic study hours per week
Six - nine different skill levels - start at your present level
Intensive classroom studies
Conversation classes
Homework help
Computer and audio room
Lectures
Music and dance lessons
Shabbat and Jewish Festivals
Field trips