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.
May 15-19, 2022 |
New York, NY
Lead educational transformation & change
Senior Educators Cohort
Our flagship program provides outstanding educators from across the globe with the theories and practices that enable them to master the craft of experiential Jewish education.
APPLICATIONS OPEN IN WINTER 2023
TRANSFORM THE FIELD
SEC has transformed the landscape of Jewish education by equipping the most promising talent with skills and tools to create holistic, nuanced and sophisticated educational experiences.
AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
From San Paulo to Sydney and from Los Angeles to Tel Aviv, SEC brings together leading educators from major Jewish organizations, to create adiverse and creative community of practice.
EXPLORE AND EXPERIMENT
Participating in SEC 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, five-day convenings, participants gain exposure to signature creative educational pedagogies and cutting-edge methodologies that challenge them to articulate and sharpen their educational vision, approach, and practice – all in an immersive cohort environment.
Seminar 2
The Power of Experiences
Discover the conceptual frameworks and choreographic principles that illuminate the design of immersive experiences, sensory engagement, spatial design, and the typology of activities.
October 23-27, 2022 |
Los Angeles, CA
Seminar 3
Facilitating for Meaning
Investigate processes of experiential learning, approaches to group formation, the involvement of identity, and the role of educators in facilitating individual and communal agency.
February 26-March 2, 2023 |
Miami, FL
How You Will Grow
Master your craft
Experiment with multi-disciplinary approaches to values education, experiential design and learner-centered engagement.
Explore your vision
Discover how your talent, passion, and values align with your educational vision and intersect with your day-to-day practice.
Build your Community
Broaden your network and relationships among a community of diverse and dedicated educators from across the globe.
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
Jeni
Friedman
CEO
Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture
Senior Educators Cohort
Cohort 6
Bryan
Oren
Program Director, Consulting Services
M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education
Senior Educators Cohort
Cohort 5
Rachel
Rapoport
Director, JUF Young Families
Jewish United Fund
Senior Educators Cohort
Cohort 6
Lisa
Stella
Assistant Director of Religious Life and Education
Michigan Hillel
Senior Educators Cohort
Cohort 3
Sara
Berk
Director of K-12 Learning and Inclusion
Temple Beth Shalom
Senior Educators Cohort
Cohort 5
Mike
Friedman
L&D Specialist
Cushman & Wakefield