Name: How Did We Get Here? The Story of American Jewish Education
Start: 2026-07-27T13:45:00-0400
End: 2026-07-27T15:00:00-0400

How Did We Get Here? The Story of American Jewish Education

Monday July 27, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

Student Union The StAJE

How did American Jewish education become the field we know today—and who has had the power to shape it? This session explores the intertwined histories of professionalization, gender, and leadership, asking why a profession built largely by women has so often been led by men, how that story has changed over time, and what it means for Jewish education today. Along the way, we'll examine how changing ideas about the purpose of Jewish education in a democratic society have continually reshaped what we teach, how we teach, and what we expect Jewish education to accomplish.

Speakers

Jonathan Krasner

Mandel Associate Professor of Jewish Education Research, Brandeis University

Jonathan Krasner's 2020 book, Hebrew Infusion: Language and Community at American Jewish Summer Camps (Rutgers University Press), co-authored with Sarah Bunin Benor and Sharon Avni, was the recipient of the 2020 National Jewish Book Award in Education and Jewish Identity. His 20... Read More →

Eliana Light

Educator, Musician, and 2025 Covenant Foundation Family Education, The Light Lab

Eliana is working towards a world of One-ness, guided and inspired by Jewish heritage. She focuses on translating liturgy, prayer practice, and g?d-concepts in ways that are deep and accessible for all people at any age. Eliana’s music, gatherings, and teaching reflect a spirit... Read More →

Monday July 27, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Student Union The StAJE

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