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Rabbi Reuven Spolter spoke today at the International Conference on Jewish Education in Israel and the Diaspora at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His topic was "From Narrative to Peoplehood: A Pedagogy for Jewish Identity in the Tanakh Classroom.” (In other words, how can teachers infuse their Chumash and Navi lessons with values critical to building Jewish identity?)


The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Herzog College

Rabbi Reuven Spolter from Herzog College will be speaking on Monday at the First International Conference on Jewish Education in Israel and the Diaspora at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
He will be speaking about "From Narrative to Peoplehood: A Pedagogy for Jewish Identity in the Tanakh Classroom".

In a time of global challenges and changing identities, this conference brings together leading voices in Jewish education to explore how we build connection, continuity, and belonging across generations and communities.

Join educators, researchers, academics, and Jewish leaders from around the world
✨ Identity and Belonging in Contemporary Jewish Education
📍 The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
📅 May 24–25, 2026

You can participate online and join the global conversation shaping the future of Jewish education.
🔗 Register here: https://hujimelton.inwise.net/icje2026

Last week, Rabbi Reuven Spolter visited South Africa, and Sarah Kornreich Golubtchik travelled to Switzerland, to visit teachers who are participants in the Herzog Global Rimonim program, to carry out classroom assessments and present certificates.

They visited teachers in the King David Schools, Torah Academy and Yeshiva College in Johannesburg, and the Noam School in Switzerland, as well as other schools to discuss Herzog Global’s programs and curricula.

Grade 5 students at Phyllis Jowell Jewish Day School in Cape Town were excited to meet Rabbi Reuven Spolter in-person during his visit to South Africa. They know him as the Rabbi on the screen presenting the Kitah Mishnah course, which is a popular part of their Kodesh curriculum. The students were beyond excited to meet him in person!
Kitah Herzog Global Reuven Spolter

Looking to add depth and meaning to your Yom Ha'atzmaut programs? Herzog Global's educational experts have put together a fun and engaging Tanakh-based scavenger hunt designed for grades 5-9. Students will explore Eretz Yisrael from its biblical roots to the modern-day State of Israel.

The game, developed by Sarah Kornreich Golubtchik, is available to download in English and in Hebrew, and is appropriate for both Judaic Studies and Hebrew classrooms. The instructions include suggestions for differentiation as well as ideas for additional activities. Students will encounter important events in the Tanakh that are tied to places in the land of Israel. They will consider the geographical significance of these places using a unique map of Israel, and will make connections to their own knowledge of Israel today.

Download the game here:

Yom Ha'atzmaut Tanakh Scavenger Hunt - Herzog College Explore Eretz Yisrael – from its Biblical roots to the modern day State of Israel – in this fun and engaging scavenger hunt activity.

Our tradition is thousands of years old but today’s students are more demanding than ever. When we understand why chavrusa learning works, what machlokes teaches us about intellectual honesty, and how chazara builds genuine mastery, we become more intentional, more effective teachers.

"Classic Strategies for Today's Kodesh Classroom" is a 10-week online course designed to help Kodesh teachers do exactly that: connect ancient wisdom to modern students in ways that are meaningful, structured, and deeply rooted in our tradition.
🗓️ Starts April 26 | Taught by Sarah Golubtchik, Herzog Global's Director of Educational Innovation & Development
👉 Learn more and register:

From Chavrusa to Chazara: Classic Strategies for Today's Kodesh Classroom - Herzog College A course for Limmudei Kodesh teachers to explore the use of of classic Jewish learning approaches in their classrooms, including chavrusa, machlokes, agadeta, chavaya, and chazara.

Our Shared Story: An Interactive Pesach Game 🍷
This year, as we sit around the Seder table, we aren't just telling a story of the past. We are living the story right now. 📖

Herzog College Tanakh Initiative presents the game that will turn your evening into an emotional multi-generational journey. 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦

The Four Dimensions:
Connect Character, Time, Place, and Story. These cards link the Exodus from Egypt to your unique family history and our shared national story.

🇮🇱The Special Fifth Card:
"Am Kelavi" (A People Like Lions) 🦁A unique layer dedicated entirely to these current days. How will we tell our grandchildren about the moments of heroism and faith we experienced this year? 🛩️

✨ To download the game and print the cards, click here:
https://bit.ly/3Ndm4Jk

Congratulations to Rabbi Reuven Spolter on completing the M² Pedagogies of Peoplehood Fellowship!

Over the last 12 months, Reuven and his cohort of master Jewish educators at M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education have worked collaboratively to develop new Jewish pedagogies designed to address some of today’s most burning questions.

We are invited to join them on March 18th for a virtual symposium.
Through engaging discussions and workshops, the fellows will share how the values of Peoplehood and T’fillah can inform our teaching and learning.

“Teaching towards Connection: A Jewish Pedagogies Symposium on Peoplehood and T’fillah” is happening on March 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET / 9-11:30 AM PT.

See the full schedule and register now > https://bit.ly/RFsymposium2026

M² The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education
Reuven Spolter

"Classic Strategies for Today’s Kodesh Classroom" is a new 10-week online course, offering a structured exploration of classic Jewish learning approaches, including chavrusa, machlokes, agadeta, chavaya, and chazara. The course unpacks the underlying educational values of these approaches, and practical ways to effectively use them in today’s Kodesh classroom.

It is recommended for day school and supplementary school teachers of upper elementary school through young adults. The semester includes nine self-guided lessons and one Zoom meeting, where you will gain skills to develop intentional, meaningful learning activities that are deeply rooted in our tradition and relevant to the modern student. The instructor, Sarah Golubtchik, is our Director of Educational Innovation & Development, dedicated to advancing excellence in Jewish education through innovative pedagogical approaches.

This course, commencing on April 26, is also part of our Tanakh Teaching Certificate Program, earning credits toward a recognized teaching certificate from Herzog College.

To see the course curriculum and register to join, click here: https://global.herzog.ac.il/product/classic-strategies/