Hebrew at the Center

08/31/2026

Last Chance to Nominate an Outstanding Hebrew Educator
There are only a few days left to recognize an exceptional Hebrew teacher or leader!

Nominate a Hebrew educator who has made a meaningful impact on students’ Hebrew proficiency, connection to Israel, Jewish identity, and sense of belonging inside the classroom and beyond.

Two outstanding educators, a teacher and a leader, will each receive a $1,000 cash prize, a $1,000 professional development voucher for their school’s Hebrew team, and special recognition at the virtual Hitkadmut 2026 Conference.

Nominations close September 4, 2026. Don’t miss the opportunity to give an outstanding Hebrew educator the recognition they deserve!

08/25/2026

TONIGHT! https://hebrewatthecenter.org/building-a-learning-community-culture-of-respect-and-and-engagement-in-the-hebrew-classroom/

08/20/2026

Got a flair for graphic design and digital media? Work with us! Hebrew at the Center is looking for a Creative Designer and Digital Media Manager. Find out more here:https://hebrewatthecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Creative-Designer.pdf

08/20/2026

חינם! יום שלישי! בסדנת מבוא זו, נציג גישה חינוכית הרואה בניהול כיתה תהליך של יצירת קהילה לומדת. נבהיר את המינוח “קהילה לומדת”, ונבחן כיצד שינוי נקודת המבט – ממשמעת ושליטה לבניית קהילה – משפיע על יחסי מורה-תלמידים.ות ועל האקלים בכיתה. https://hebrewatthecenter.org/building-a-learning-community-culture-of-respect-and-and-engagement-in-the-hebrew-classroom/

08/04/2026

מורה חדש.ה לעברית? עדיין לא מאוחר מדי לעזור לו.ה להתחיל את השנה ברגל ימין. נותרו מספר מקומות אחרונים.
https://hebrewatthecenter.org/bootcamp-registration

08/03/2026

Hitkadmut Early Bird Registration Now Open! Learn more at http://bit.ly/hitkadmut_sm

07/23/2026

Starting your journey as a Hebrew teacher?

Our New Hebrew Teacher Boot Camp is designed to help you begin with confidence. Through interactive virtual sessions, you'll build practical skills, connect with experienced educators, and gain tools you can use from day one.
Registration is now open! https://hebrewatthecenter.org/bootcamp-registration/

07/16/2026

We want to thank the iCenter for its leadership nurturing a meaningful relationship among young Jews with Israel and Israelis built on genuine connections, shared identities, and personal relationships grounded in stories and values.

Hebrew at the Center is pleased to share that it has been selected to serve as the steward of the exceptional Hebrew-related materials developed by the educational team at iCenter. Be on the lookout for a new section of hebrewatthecenter.org where you will be able to access hundreds of Hebrew-related resources and materials including posters, videos, and interactive programs on Hebrew and Israeli culture.

Thank you to the iCenter, for entrusting Hebrew at the Center to continue to serve camps, congregations, schools and communities with your materials and helping them leverage Hebrew to increase Israel engagement.

With the field of Israel education in a state of flux after the Oct. 7 terror attacks, The iCenter, formed 17 years ago to bolster the then-nascent field, announced Wednesday that it will be shutting down most of its operations, save for a few core programs. Its already scheduled programs will take....

07/14/2026

"In the hands of an exceptional teacher, [AI] can expand what excellent teaching makes possible." Sarah Rubinson Levy, in this piece in EJewish Philanthropy challenges us to think deeply about how to use technology and AI in our schools, not retreat from it.

For Hebrew at the Center we see opportunity in diving deeper to understand the use of new techology in the Hebrew language classroom and how to use it to make learning more personalized, engaging, and meaningful. How can we harness the power of AI to help Hebrew students thrive, deepen learning, and enhance great Hebrew language teaching? How can we use it to build inclusive classrooms for students with language-based learning disabilities, to strengthen Hebrew teachers through professional development, and help more learners create meaningful relationships with the language and their heritage?

What are your thoughts?

A growing number of Jewish day schools are following a national trend proudly announcing a return to paper and pencil. Laptops are disappearing from classrooms; devices are being limited or eliminated. Technology is increasingly viewed not as an educational tool, but as an obstacle to learning. I un...

05/27/2026

One participant in our workshop captured the spirit of the day beautifully: “I now feel I am not alone.”

We are deeply grateful to Schechter Boston for hosting, to Gateways: Access to Jewish Education for being our partners for this workshop , and to Esty Gross and Chen Weiss for leading such a meaningful and energizing session. We’re excited by the momentum in Greater Boston and look forward to what comes next as this community continues building more accessible and supportive Hebrew learning for all students.