Seminar 1
Foundations and Values
Gain exposure to frameworks and theories that ignite the field of experiential Jewish education, including narrative theory, conflict pedagogy, and values education.
February 15-17, 2022 |
Herzliya, IL
Lead educational transformation & change
Senior Educators Cohort – Israel
An immersive cohort experience providing outstanding educators in Israel with a holistic approach toward the theory and practice of experiential Jewish education.
Applications open in winter 2023
TRANSFORM THE FIELD
SEC-Israel is transforming the landscape of experiential education in Israel by equipping the most promising talent with skills and tools to create holistic, pluralistic, and sophisticated Jewish experiences.
A COMMUNITY OF YOUR OWN
Holding leading positions across major organizations across the country, our graduates work to professionalize the field of experiential education and its impact on individual and collective Jewish Israeli identity.
EXPLORE AND EXPERIMENT
Participating in SEC-Israel provides access to the most current and creative pedagogies, methodologies, and resources, within a culture that celebrates educational innovation and experimentation.
Seminars
Over the course of three, four-day convenings, participants gain exposure to creative pedagogies and methodologies that challenge them to sharpen their vision, approach, and practice.Between the seminars, we will hold 3-4 in-person days of learning including mentoring sessions and peer discourse, to deepen the material and perfect the educational language.
Seminar 2
The Power of Experiences
Discover conceptual frames and choreographic principles that illuminate the design of immersive experiences, sensory engagement, spatial design, and the typology of activities.
June 26-29, 2022 |
Golan Heights, IL
Seminar 3
Facilitating for Meaning
Investigate key constructs in group formation, the evolution of identity, and the processes of memory formation, and explore the role of educators in facilitating individual and communal agency.
November 21-24, 2022 |
South of Israel
How You Will Grow
Master your craft
Experiment with innovative and multi-disciplinary approaches to values education, experience design, formation of identity, and learner-centered engagement.
Build your Community
Broaden your network and build deep relationships among a community of diverse, driven, and dedicated educators from across Israel.
Explore your vision
Discover how your talent, passion, and values align with your educational vision and intersect with your day-to-day practice.
Make a difference
Through our workplace integration coaching, gain skills, tools, and confidence to apply what you learn within and across your workplace
MEET THE FELLOWS
Adaiah
Kedmi Semama
Head of Pre-Military Preparatory
Arava-Faran
Senior Educators Cohort Israel
Cohort 1
Avigail
Peled
Head of Program Development
The Ben Gurion Heritage Institute
Senior Educators Cohort Israel
Cohort 1
Lana
Zilberman Soloway
Director of Shared society programs
Merchavim Institute + Rabbi's Liason at Rabbis for Human Rights
Senior Educators Cohort Israel
Cohort 1
Shira
Ben-Simon Schonfeld
Head of Hevruta Gap-Year Program
Shalom Hartman Institute
Senior Educators Cohort Israel
Cohort 1
Gavriel
Suna
Head of Germany Desk, Bnei Akiva
Director of Diaspora Affaires, Masa Israeli
Senior Educators Cohort Israel
Cohort 1
Adar
Sahar
Education Mentor