Experiential Jewish Education

Catalog description

As a rabbi or cantor, you will likely have the opportunity to design and facilitate meaningful educational experiences for learners of all ages and stages. Whether in a synagogue, summer camp, college campus, travel program or youth group setting, there will be opportunities for transformative, rich and deep learning. In this class, we will explore best practices and models of experiential education, and will take a hands-on approach to developing and implementing sample programs. We will examine informal learning opportunities for adults as well as for youth. We will consider tried and true practical tools, and will also push beyond our comfort zone, exploring more inventive ways to create sacred educational engagement.