Jewish Education
Shalom!
Welcome to the first Jewish Federation of Delaware Hub for Jewish Education. One of the lessons that we have learned from this past year's pandemic is that we have a thirst for community and a desire to learn. We're here to provide both. Wherever you are in your stage of life or on your Jewish journey, we are here to support you. Whether it is an already existing study group or a course being taught from Israel, you can learn about opportunities and decide to try something new and enriching for yourself or for your family. Please give us feedback as we periodically present new possibilities for Jewish education in our community. For information, contact Rabbi Ellen Bernhardt JCRC Director Ellen@shalomdel.org
Below is a collection of Jewish educational opportunities and resources.
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• Classes, including Parsha & Pizza and History Class.
• Chug Ivri (Hebrew Speaking Club) – meets monthly, usually on a Wednesday at 3 p.m. For information and to be added to email distribution, contact Sylvia Wagman at srwag8@comcast.net -
Albert Einstein Academy educates students with a challenging, integrated curriculum of general & Judaic studies in a nurturing environment which fosters inquisitive learners, critical thinkers, and dynamic leaders.
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Courses taught on a variety of topics on a weekly and/or periodic basis. No Hebrew or Jewish background is necessary.
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• Torah study, holiday baking, history of Aramaic in Jewish prayer, and much more.
• Classes (virtually) taught by clergy and laypeople from local community, visiting scholars, and experts.
• Seminars from Hebrew Union College, the Reform Jewish seminary training future clergy and Jewish professionals.
• For Youth: Sunday and weekday Religious School programs.
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• Rabbi Jacob Kraft Educational Foundation – The Foundation funds educational programs, including speakers and scholars-in-residence: https://www.cbswilmde.org/rjkef
• CBS Everyone’s Book Club: https://www.cbswilmde.org/cbs-book-club
• Classes, including Hebrew School: https://www.cbswilmde.org/hebrew-school -
For information on classes and activities.
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Free online classes and ebooks.
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Periodically have speakers or exhibitions on Jewish topics.
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Courses in a variety of Jewish topics offered throughout the year:
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Virtual learning opportunities at an educational institution seeking to create and sustain vibrant communities of Torah learning, prayer, and service.
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Join the worldwide study of one page of Talmud each day. The entire Talmud cycle will be completed in 7 ½ years.
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Partner of the UJA-Federation of NY.
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Offers a variety of programs, Israel advocacy, and service for all ages in the community. For all things Jewish in Delaware and the Brandywine valley visit.
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Center for Global and Area Studies.
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A newsletter from Melton International.
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A great source of information about holidays, rituals, celebrations, recipes, Torah, history, and all things Jewish.
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An active and diverse Reconstructionist Havurah in Newark with a variety of activities and learning opportunities. For information, contact Rabbi Micah Becker-Klein.
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OpenDor Media educates, entertains and engages a global audience of millions by producing and distributing Jewish and Israel content.
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Fall, Spring, and Summer class offerings open to adults 50 and over; hundreds of courses, including many of Jewish interest.
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Discussion class meets weekly, usually on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. For information and to be added to email distribution, contact David Margules.
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Meets monthly virtually, discusses the meaning of the upcoming Hebrew month and includes a discussion and/or an activity relating to that month. No Hebrew or Jewish background is necessary. For information and/or to join, contact Marla Cooper.
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For information on classes and activities.
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Resources and tools for rabbis, educators, and lay leaders to lead reading group study and dialogue programs on books and essays written by Hartman scholars.
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Virtual hub for Jewish life offering articles, podcasts, news on a variety of Jewish topics, and a Daf Yomi daily lesson.
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Classes, including Hebrew for Adults, Adult Bar or Bat Mitzvah and Conversion.
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Melton School of Adult Jewish learning - a curriculum developed for adult learning and Jewish leadership development.
Great reads about Israel
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FORTY-ISH SUGGESTED BOOKS TO READ ABOUT ISRAEL A list of suggested reading about Israel assembled by Daniel Gordis.
Please come back and visit us again for new or updated opportunities!
Our Impact This Year
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2024 Donors
954
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2024 Annual Campaign
$1.92M+
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Israel Emergency Fund
$1.04M+