Education - Jewish Education

Overview

The Education - Jewish Education program at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem  is designed for educators in both formal and informal frameworks who are interested in Jewish Education and its dialogue with the Social Sciences, Educational Philosophy, and Jewish and Israel Studies. 

The program comprises two regular semesters and an intensive summer semester and require 36 credits for graduation.

The regular semesters are held through distance learning from abroad and the summer semester (4 weeks) takes place in Israel during the month of July.

Unique Value Proposition - Why Us?

The principal advantage of this program is that educators abroad who are not able to spend a long period in Jerusalem, will have the opportunity to study with Melton Centre faculty and enjoy the unique academic resources of the Hebrew University. 

Through interactions in the virtual classroom and in person, students are inspired by the eclectic class composition which offers new perspectives and insights into Jewish education and Jewish communities worldwide. 

The program’s students come from All over the world, from both formal and informal Jewish and non-Jewish education organizations, such as Jewish Day schools, College Clubs, Jewish community organization, Israel advocacy groups, Summer camps, Religious schools, and congregations.