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The Schechter Institutes is a non-profit academic institution promoting pluralistic Judaism in Israel The Schechter Institutes, Inc.

is a not-for-profit (501-c-3) organization committed to advancing pluralistic Jewish studies programs that are reaching tens of thousands of children and adults in Israel and the Former Soviet Union. Schechter's educational efforts are embodied in the work of four institutions based in Jerusalem, Israel and our newest campus- Neve Schechter- in the Tel Aviv neighborhood of Neve Zedek:

Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies
A Graduate School of over 600 students which offers innovative, interdisciplinary M.A. programs to Israeli educators of all backgrounds and beliefs. The Institute's more than 1000 graduates work in the field of Jewish education throughout Israel. http://www.schechter.edu/Page.aspx?ID=985408676
http://www.schechter.ac.il/

Schechter Rabbinical Seminary
The international rabbinical school of Conservative Judaism, serving Israel, Europe and the Americas, prepares spiritual leadership for the Jewish people. The Seminary is pioneering the first accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (Chaplaincy) Program in Israel. http://www.schechter.edu/Page.aspx?ID=993608081
http://www.schechter.org.il/scherter_rabanim.asp

TALI Education Fund
The pluralistic Jewish education network for the children and parents of Israel's public schools which encompasses more than 180 State (secular) schools and pre-schools, providing enriched Jewish studies to more than 35,000 children and their parents. http://www.schechter.edu/Page.aspx?ID=109925997

Midreshet Schechter
An education network providing Jewish education to communities in Ukraine and Hungary and conducting Jewish studies programs for Russian-speaking immigrants all over Israel. http://www.schechter.edu/Page.aspx?ID=542635888

Neve Schechter- Center for Contemporary Jewish Art& Music
Legacy Heritage Center for Jewish Culture
http://www.neve-schechter.org.il/

24/09/2026

STRENGTH TO GROW
In the classroom, how does one teach about crisis and of losing one’s way and hope?

To mark October 7th,TALI תל"י - מרכז לחינוך יהודי ישראלי פלורליסטי developed a different and sensitive way to approach these difficult and painful topics:

The class begins by exploring stories from the current war alongside tales of resilience from various periods in Jewish history. The comparions enable students to see how others have coped with crisis and translate these lessons into discovering the capacity to recover and believe in ourselves.

What will the students gain?
Inspiration from Jewish and personal stories of resilience and growth
▫️ Tools for reflection and learning from crises
▫️ Opportunities for emotional dialogue and values-based discussion
▫️ Personal and group creative activities designed to leave a lasting impression
What will you, as educators, gain?
✔️ A clear, ready-to-use lesson plan that is easy to implement
✔️ Jewish history that connects to the students' own lives
✔️ An experience that strengthens both you and the class

To see the curriculum, please go through this link:
https://shorturl.at/90AZX
The program is in Hebrew - and well worth the thought and even translation.

23/09/2026

In the time-honored tradition of building a sukkah immediately after Yom Kippur (the Tabernacles/Sukkot holiday is just five days after Yom Kippur), we can now provide you with Sukkah pictures on Schechter's lawn.

This year, the sukkah is adjacent to Patisserie Schechter, our new coffee-house. Now people will be able to purchase their food and drink then make their way to the lower lawn to sit in the sukkah, that is receiving some extra shade from two palm trees and two olive trees.

We are excited that patrons - as well as Schechter staff - have access to this Sukkah. Come a join us for a relaxing and fulfilling holiday.

22/09/2026

"Between Sacred and Profane – Holiness Encounters Spiritual Care" a day-long seminar of Schechter’s ‘Mashiv HaRuach’ program, kicked off the new academic year. It was held in collaboration with our partner, Kashouvot Israel’s largest spiritual care organization.

Mashiv Haruach is the core of Schechter’s CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) initiative offering spiritual care training alongside an MA in Jewish Studies.

The Mashiv HaRuach students gathered for a seminar dedicated to studying the essence and sanctity of life, exploring holiness in nature and the sanctity of the human being—as depicted in creation narratives and Rabbinic literature.

The event included an experiential workshop on discovering the sacred within each of us. It also featured Dr. Tamar Kadari from Schechter’s Rabbinic Literature track and Dr. Gideon Elazar from Schechter’s Jewish Thought track. Program director Valerie Stassin led the seminar .

15/09/2026

TALI's TAHEL program for senior Jewish educators working inside municipalities and regional councils who are leaders in developing curriculum and training strategies held its first meeting in TALI's offices.

Over 30 women and men were here discussing, learning, connecting and seeing how they can help improve their teachers' and students' experiences.

TALI תל"י - מרכז לחינוך יהודי ישראלי פלורליסטי created the program to bring more educational pluralism into the wide network of school systems throughout the country.

This idea to create a nationwide group of brain-trusts that will actively seek new methods, new tools and new technologies and be at the forefront of education in Israel.

14/09/2026

It is really time to register!!
Schechter's Fall semester English Courses in Jewish History; Bible; Midrash and Jewish Literature (beginning in October 2026). It does not matter if you are abroad or in Israel - come and join!!!

Check out times and registration details:

🌞Daytime in Israel
- Jewish Women's👩🏻‍🏫 Literary Voices with Dr. Shana R. Mauer (zoom)
- Unraveling the Bible 📖 with Esther Lapian (in person or zoom)
🌃Evenings in Israel
- King David 👑in Bible & Midrash with Rabbi Vernon Kurtz (zoom)
- Interfaith Ethics - Rabbinic Teachings ✡️& Sermon on the Mount✝️ with Rabbi Vernon Kurtz (zoom)
- Song of Songs - Biblical Visions of Love 🫶🏽with Rabbi Benjy Segal (zoom)
- Evil & Suffering in Jewish Thought 💭with Dr. Elliot Malamet (zoom)

SIGN UP TODAY👍🏽 at https://schechter.edu/community-learning/
for more information ask [email protected] !!!

09/09/2026

Schechter wishes each and every one of you who celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish 🔯New Year, to rejoice with gusto! May you all be blessed!

As we approach this new year (5787) in the Jewish calendar, which begins Friday night this week, we ask for a new year filled with joy, health, happiness, deeds of strength, thoughts of good that remain etched in our minds and of course the resilience to understand and move forward no matter what stands before us.

All of Schechter's institutions: בית המדרש לרבנים ע"ש Schechter Rabbinical Seminary; Schechter Gallery - גלריה שכטר; נווה שכטר - Neve Schechter; TALI תל"י - מרכז לחינוך יהודי ישראלי פלורליסטי; מכון שכטר למדעי היהדות are all proud of the work we have done the past year and look forward to great things in the coming year.

07/09/2026

As we come upon Rosh Hashana, the Jewish Year of 5787, Schechter celebrates with a full lunch to mark the upcoming days.

Here at Schechter, we began new programs, added more graduates to our alumni list, saw a number of retirements and also the entrance of new employees and faculty.

Pictured above is our celebration of the new year with fine food from our new cafe - Patisserie Schechter!

We look forward to another meaningful and enlightening year!

02/09/2026

Did you register?
Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies Fall semester English Courses in Jewish History; Bible; Midrash and Jewish Literature (beginning in October 2026) - if you are abroad or in Israel!!!

Check out times and registration details:

🌞Daytime in Israel
- Jewish Women's👩🏻‍🏫 Literary Voices with Dr. Shana R. Mauer (zoom)
- Unraveling the Bible 📖 with Esther Lapian (in person)
🌃Evenings in Israel
- King David 👑in Bible & Midrash with Rabbi Vernon Kurtz (zoom)
- Interfaith Ethics - Rabbinic Teachings ✡️& Sermon on the Mount✝️ with Rabbi Vernon Kurtz (zoom)
- Song of Songs - Biblical Visions of Love 🫶🏽with Rabbi Benjy Segal (zoom)
- Evil & Suffering in Jewish Thought 💭with Dr. Elliot Malamet (zoom)

SIGN UP TODAY👍🏽 at https://schechter.edu/community-learning/
for more information ask [email protected] !!!

31/08/2026

School season is upon the world (at least the northern hemisphere).

The end of August brings students, teachers, parents and staff back into the school for another exciting year of education.

If, being Jewish is meaningful to you, continueo developing your Jewish identity and knowledge with this marvelous tool from TALI תל"י - מרכז לחינוך יהודי ישראלי פלורליסטי called Dorot - the interactive timeline of Jewish life from the beginnings to today!

Around the world in the Jewish geography (diaspora), Dorot shows that we have communities with rich histories and vibrant Jewish culture alongside history, philosophy, religion and more.

Via Dorot (English, Spanish and Hebrew) one can find out more about everything Jewish, all online from your tablet or computer!

For English www.dorot.tali.org.il/en
Para Espanol www.dorot.tali.org.il/es

We are so proud of the team that brought this interactive tool to Jewish education.

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