Summary

This professional learning program provides CESA teachers with a lived-experience understanding of Judaism. It focuses on beliefs, rituals, ethical principles, synagogue worship, and contemporary issues such as antisemitism. Teachers will build confidence to teach Judaism accurately, inclusively, and respectfully, through a Progressive Jewish perspective.

Objectives

• Understand Jewish beliefs, rituals, festivals, and ethics.

• Experience synagogue worship and sacred spaces.

• Explore Jewish ethical teachings and social justice perspectives.

• Recognise antisemitism and respond appropriately in educational contexts.

• Apply inclusive teaching strategies in classroom practice.

Dates and Times

School Specific (Whole Staff PD)

The dates and times of these sessions will be confirmed in consultation with the school.

• Option 1: One 6-hr full-day at Synagogue.

• Option 2: Two 3-hr sessions:

◦  Day 1 at synagogue.
◦  Day 2 at school.

Open Scheduled Sessions (Scheduled Sessions Open to Any and All CESA Teachers)

• 7pm - 9pm on Consecutive weeks

• Group 1
  ◦  13th, 20th, 27th May

• Group 2:
  ◦  28th Oct, 4th, 11th Nov