Is this one of your first encounters with Jewish culture?
Are you reentering a Jewish learning environment for the first time in many years?
Are you looking for a refresher in Jewish holidays and rituals?
Then join us for any and all of these upcoming sessions.

These primers will give you a taste of the various rituals, customs, wisdom traditions, stories and languages that encompass Jewish life.

If you participated in Newish to Jewish last year, don't worry, there will be so much more to learn and explore in these new sessions, and we'd love to have you join us again.
The environment for these sessions will be one that is welcoming of educators of all backgrounds.
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Register for all four sessions or just the topics you'd like to learn more about.
Details: All sessions are 75 minutes long and are held on Thursday evenings at 7:30 ET/ 6:30pm CT/ 5:30pm MT/ 4:30pm PT
Cost: There is no cost to attend these sessions.
Thursday, September 15, 2022​
Bring all of your questions and curiosity about the "Jewish" things you've observed in your school and with the families in your community. We'll learn together why your school might have a "no meat" policy, why parents may give gifts in multiples of 18, and how similar many Jewish traditions are to other religious customs.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Is the Torah the same as the bible? Are there similarities between Jewish text and The Koran? Why is it rolled up in a scroll?
Jewish texts, and the Torah in particular, can be comfusing even for those who have studied them for decades, so there's no shame in asking LOTS of questions about this sacred text that informs so much of Jewish life.
We'll review the basics and leave time for all questions and comments.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
What does Bim Bam mean and why do we sing those words as part of a Shabbat song? When someone wishes you "Mazel Tov" what are they really saying? Do your students call some of their grandparents Bubbe, Zayde, Savta, Saba? Learn what's behind all of these turns of phrase and how to translate and connect with your learners and their families through these words.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
When families welcome a new baby, what should you say? Why might a family choose not to have a baby shower? Next time you're invited to a bris, a B-mitzvah, a Jewish wedding or funeral, you'll be comfortable and prepared.
About the Facilitator
Sarah Ruderman Wilensky is a private educational consultant. She recently served asthe Director of Organizational Partnerships at PJ Library, part of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Sarah has a background as an educator with expertise in child development, literacy and adult and family engagement. Prior to her work at PJ Library Sarah was the Jewish Educator at the JCCs of Greater Boston. Sarah lives outside of Boston with her spouse, two children, a cat, Brisket, and a dog, Bowie.