At the Jewish Museum we care about teachers feeling ready, supported and inspired when teaching their students about Judaism and Jewish history.
Our upcoming teachers’ seminar events are below and can be booked by individuals. We also offer these sessions to be booked by groups for instance by a SACRE or school. Contact [email protected] to enquire about dates and the group discount.
The museum is an independent charity and funds raised by our expert-led sessions go to support the museum’s learning activities.
CPD: Torah and Streams of Judaism
Level: Primary Teachers
Cost: £15
Date: Thursday 14 May
Time: 4-5pm
Join us for an introduction to the Torah and Tanakh. Learn about the importance of the Torah scroll; how it is made, how it is used and how it is interpreted in daily life across the variety and diversity of Jewish backgrounds.
Wellbeing Session: Meditating
Level: All Teachers
Cost: Free
Date: Thursday 21 May
Time: 4-5pm
Our trained Mental Health First Aiders will lead you through a guided meditation on one object in the collection, encouraging you to be still, take time and reflect to help inspire mindfulness as a meditative activity.
CPD: Shabbat and Pichuach Nefesh
Level: Secondary Teachers
Cost: £15
Date: Thursday 4 June
Time: 4-5pm
Discover together the diversity of Shabbat practice, the Jewish day of rest, across the streams of Judaism. Understand the concept of Pikuach Nefesh, sanctity of life, and how it is carried out in practice.
CPD: Shabbat Across the Streams
Level: Primary Teachers
Cost: £15
Date: Thursday 18 June
Time: 4-5pm
Discover the diversity of practice of Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, and explore what makes this commandment so special across different streams of Judaism both at home and in synagogue.
Wellbeing Session: Meditating
Level: All Teachers
Cost: Free
Date: Thursday 2 July
Time: 4-5pm
Our trained Mental Health First Aiders will lead you through a guided meditation on one object in the collection, encouraging you to be still, take time and reflect to help inspire mindfulness as a meditative activity.
CPD: Sources of Authority in Judaism
Level: Secondary Teachers
Cost: £15
Date: Thursday 09 July
Time: 4-5pm
Join us for an introduction to the Torah, Tanakh, Talmud and Midrash writings. Learn why these Sources of Authority are important and how these sources are used and interpreted across the streams in Judaism.