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Educational Links
Please note: The following descriptions are taken directly from websites or catalogues.
Major Jewish Education Textbook Publishers (All textbooks from the following publishers are housed in our collection) Behrman House – from their website: www.behrmanhouse.com Behrman House is known as a publisher of quality Judaic textbooks and supplementary materials for the classroom. Our educational materials are fun, age-appropriate and pedagogically sound. Our broad-based offerings--which include Hebrew, Bible, ethics, holidays, and Israel--are designed to meet:
"Torah Aura believes in a Jewish education that goes beyond facts and feelings to understanding. Our task is to create quality materials that empower teachers to enable their students' success." URJ Press – from their website: www.urjpress.com "URJ PRESS provides the highest quality in Jewish educational and informational materials and has for well over a hundred years. Our publications are suitable for all ages, from preschool through adult, for use in both the classroom and at home. We are committed to providing you with the foremost in materials and service, to being a continuing resource to you and your community. The URJ PRESS is a member of Association of Jewish Book Publishers and a partner with Transcontinental Music Publications." Additional Jewish Publishers Jewish Lights – from their website: www.jewishlights.com "We describe ourselves as publishing books that reflect the Jewish wisdom tradition for people of all faiths, all backgrounds. Our books really focus on the issue of the quest for the self, seeking meaning in life. They are books that help you to understand who you are and who you might become as a Jewish person, or as a person who is part of a tradition that has its roots in the Judeo-Christian world. They deal with issues of personal growth. They deal with issues of religious inspiration. Our principal goal is to stimulate thought and help all people learn about who the Jewish People are, where they come from, and what the future can be made to hold." Jewish Publication Society – from their website: www.jewishpub.org "The mission of JPS is to enhance Jewish culture by promoting the dissemination of religious and secular works, in the United States and abroad, to all individuals and institutions interested in past and contemporary Jewish life. JPS is a nonprofit educational association, and the oldest and foremost publisher of Judaica in North America." Kar-Ben Publishing – from their website: www.karben.com "A Growing Jewish Library for Children" After 27 years of running Kar-Ben as a "mom-and-mom" shop, we have been acquired by the Lerner Publishing Group of Minneapolis. Kar-Ben will be a division of Lerner Books, and we will stay on to acquire, edit and publish more, high quality books for the Kar-Ben list. Since 1959, Lerner has published more than 3000 award-winning children's books, and releases over 200 fiction and non-fiction titles annually." KTAV – from their website: www.ktav.com "For more than 75 years, KTAV has been publishing and distributing fine Jewish books and gifts, including prayer books, books for children and young adults, toys, games, school supplies and textbooks. KTAV also produces distinguished scholarly books on topics ranging from Biblical study to contemporary issues." The Learning Plant – from their website: www.learningplant.com "The Learning Plant was "born" in March of 1978 with 7 games of Jewish content, a few flannel materials imported from Israel, plus a good supply of Flannelboards. By 1984, the format we are still committed to - a 64 page catalog - was established as an annual publication. The original intent of the Learning Plant was to make teachers all over the country aware of the availability of creative materials to brighten their classrooms and to assist them in their teaching and curricular needs. In 1988 I made a concerted effort to also reach the Jewish family, which meant an increase in the number of book titles we carry, not just those suitable for curriculum, but those which make a good read - starting with toddlers. Now our mailing list includes as many families as it does schools!" Selected Educational & Professional Organizations Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE) – from their website: www.caje.org "CAJE is the largest North American Jewish educators' organization, bringing together all who are engaged in the transmission of the Jewish heritage, across the ideological spectrum and at all levels of the career ladder. By enhancing the dignity and professional development of the Jewish teacher, CAJE works to elevate the status of Jewish education on the Jewish communal agenda." Jewish Education Service of North America – from their website: www.jesna.org "Created in 1981, JESNA is the Jewish Federation system's educational coordinating, planning, and development agency. Dedicated to vibrant Jewish life through Jewish learning, JESNA works to promote excellence in Jewish education by focusing on six key areas: improving day school quality and affordability; revitalizing congregational and communal education; engaging and empowering Jewish youth; recruiting and developing Jewish educators; using media and technology to enhance Jewish learning and teaching; and utilizing research and evaluation to promote continuous improvement." National Association of Temple Educators (NATE) – from their website: http://nate.rj.org "NATE is the professional organization of Jewish educators of the Reform movement. NATE serves a variety of Jewish organizations by working to strengthen Reform Jewish religious education" URJ Department of Lifelong Learning – from their website: http://www.urj.org/educate The Department of Lifelong Jewish Learning provides resources to help synagogue educators and teachers advance the education that Reform students receive. We seek to improve our congregations' courses of Jewish education in order to create individuals and communities of Jews with a deeper and fuller commitment to Jewish living. Our mission includes educating Reform Jews from the youngest to the oldest. Whether you are a teacher or educator, a parent who wants to enrich Jewish education in the home, an early childhood teacher, educator, or specialist, or you are simply looking to expand your Jewish education as an adult, this department has a variety of resources to help you on your way. |