Reflecting, Defining, and Creating a Culture of Change as Normative Excellence in Congregational and Communal Learning

Publication Date: January 2006

Publisher: Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education

Author(s): Nancy Bossov

Research Area: Culture and religion; Education

Keywords: Early Childhood Education; Jewish Identification; Jewish Continuity; Synagogues

Type: Brief

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The author argues that those working in Jewish education, regardless of setting, must collaborate and pool their knowledge base and resources to ensure a comprehensive educational program that encompasses the lifespan of congregants. While focusing on early childhood Jewish education, this article emphasizes the need for a flawless transition from year to year and consistent messages throughout the educational journey of the individual.