The Wenger-Markowitz Family Education Initiative
The Wenger-Markowitz Family Education Initiative is a new approach to strengthening the field of Reconstructionist Jewish education, in congregations and chavurot across the movement. We’re supporting Reconstructionist educators with what they need most:
- Resources: Movement-aligned curriculum and materials, created by us and by you
- Learning: Professional development for you and your team, with expert partners
- Community: regular connections, 1-1 and small groups, online and in-person
Educator's Hub
Expertly curated materials, ready when you are
Learning
Grow your skills and deepen your practice
Community
Connect with fellow educators across the movement
Educator's Hub
The Educator’s Hub is a resource library for Education Directors, religious school teachers, Ed committee chairs, and anyone teaching or leading education programming in our affiliated congregations.
Our materials and curriculum modules provide an approach to Jewish education through a Reconstructionist lens to help your congregation create an education program more deeply intertwined with the values and principles of Reconstructionism.
Some of the resources include:
- Guide to Reconstructionism for Teachers
- Holidays: Jewish Values & Social Justice
- Holidays: a Creative Journey
- Professional Development for Teachers
- Sample Administrative Documents: i.e.
- Teacher evaluation forms, hiring contracts, religious school policy manuals
- Yom Ha’atzmaut: Multiple Voices and Perspective
Learning
You (aka Reconstructionist educators + teachers) deserve serious investment in your growth. And that’s what we’re here to provide.
Through monthly Ed Director peer coaching calls, regular workshops, mentorship, and learning fellowships, we’re creating space for you to tackle the urgent and long-term challenges in your work.
Upcoming Workshops
Whether you’re looking for structured skill-building or a space to think through what’s alive in your school right now, there’s a place for you here:
COMING SOON
Community
We’re building a movement-wide home for Reconstructionist educators: a place to find peers, share wisdom, and feel deeply connected to a field larger than your own congregation. A community where you and your work is seen. Where your questions are welcome. Where your identity as a Reconstructionist educator is nurtured.
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The Wenger-Markowitz Family Education Initiative is made possible by the generous support of Ruth Wenger and Jonathan Markowitz.
