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Recent Trends in Supplementary Jewish Education
Publication Date: March 2007
Publisher(s): AviChai Foundation
Author(s): Jack Wertheimer
Special Collection: Berman Jewish Policy Archive
Topic: Culture and religion (Religion and religious groups)
Education (Education policy and planning)
Keywords: Program Evaluation; Part-time (supplementary) schools; Synagogues; Jewish Education
Type: Report
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
The author examines patterns in Jewish supplementary education. He describes the current scene including challenges to the field, and reports a positive outlook of revitalization and reinvention among supplementary school programs. He provides strategies for change and new curricula including national efforts, local initiatives, and evaluation methods.