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Hosted by the Melton Centre for Jewish Education the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the conference brings together voices from Israel and across the Diaspora to address fundamental challenges in Jewish education today.
Join over 100 global scholars and educators across 30+ specialized panels to explore the future of Jewish identity.
📅 May 24–25, 2026 📍 The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Mount Scopus Campus |
Secure your spot! Limited spaces available. |
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Jewish Education at a Turning Point
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We are living through a pivotal moment in Jewish history. The events of recent years, particularly the aftermath of October 7th, have raised urgent questions for educators, community leaders, and scholars:
What is the role of Jewish education in times of crisis and trauma?
How is the relationship between Israel and the Diaspora being redefined?
How do we navigate political polarization while maintaining a sense of peoplehood?
Join us as we bring together global experts to bridge the gap between academic research and field practice.
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○ Identity, belonging, and community in times of polarization
○ Jewish education in response to crisis and reconstruction
○ Israel–Diaspora relations after October 7
○ Jewish education and antisemitism
○ Pedagogical innovation and technology
○ Hebrew language education
○ Jewish peoplehood and global connections
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In a rapidly changing world, how do we foster identity, resilience, and intercultural understanding?
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Featured Keynotes: Voices of Leadership and Innovation
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Prof. Avinoam Rosenak
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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A leading scholar at the Hebrew University’s School of Education and the Melton Centre, Prof. Rosenak is a renowned expert in Jewish Philosophy and the Philosophy of Halakha. Prof. Rosenak has authored and edited numerous influential works exploring the intersection of modern Jewish identity, education, and theology. His research bridges the gap between traditional scholarship and contemporary challenges, making him a pivotal voice in defining the future of Jewish Education today.
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Dr. Micah Goodman
Best-selling Author & Public Intellectual
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Dr. Goodman is an author and public intellectual, recognized by The Jerusalem Post as one of the 50 most influential Jews in the world (2017) and by Liberal Magazine as one of the 100 most influential Israelis (2019).
As a prolific writer and thinker, Micah has authored seven best-sellers. His first three books (Moses’s Final Speech, The Dream of the Kuzari, and The Secrets of the Guide for the Perplexed) explore classic Jewish thought, while his subsequent four (The Wondering Jew, Catch-67, The Attention Revolution, and The Eighth Day) examine issues and ideas in contemporary Israeli society.
He is a co-founder of Mabua – Israeli Beit Midrash, a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, and the host of the popular podcast Mifleget Hamachshavot (The Party of Thoughts) produced by Beit Avi Chai.
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Registration & Fees All registration passes include full access to all conference sessions, materials, and catering (lunch and coffee breaks).
Early Bird Rates: The prices below are valid until April 30th.
Full Conference Pass: 250 ILS Student Discount Pass*: 150 ILS *Valid student ID required at check-in.
Full Refund Guarantee: In the event of conference postponement or cancellation, a 100% refund of the registration fee is guaranteed.
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| Be Part of the Conversation Shaping Jewish Education
Join a global network of professionals committed to strengthening Jewish identity, belonging, and education.
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In Partnership with the Koret Center for Jewish Civilization and the ConnectEd Educators Network
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How do we strengthen Jewish belonging in a changing world?
How do we create meaningful connections between educators, communities, and ideas?
These are the very questions that guide our work at the Koret Center for Jewish Civilization, a partnership between ANU – Museum of the Jewish People, Tel Aviv University, and the Koret Foundation.
Through education, culture, research, and community engagement, we work to strengthen Jewish belonging and peoplehood while creating spaces for dialogue, inspiration, and connection among Jews in Israel and around the world.
Out of this vision, ConnectEd was born - a global educators network for Jewish peoplehood and belonging.
The network connects educators from Israel and across the globe, creating a professional and human community of educators thinking together about the future of Jewish education.
Through webinars, gatherings, fellowship programs, and educational initiatives, educators can connect, learn from one another, exchange ideas, develop new tools and content, and feel part of a global community working together from responsibility, belonging, and hope. |
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