Seminar on Teaching Jewish Texts
Over a decade of scholarly inquiry and engagement with the field, Ziva Hassenfeld has developed a wealth of expertise on the teaching of Jewish texts. She has worked with hundreds of teachers, in dozens of settings. In 2025-26, Ziva will implement a sustained, year-long professional development program for 6-8 Jewish studies teachers at Schechter Boston.
Through this seminar, these Jewish studies teachers will develop their pedagogic expertise and a stronger understanding of scope and sequence for the teaching of sacred texts and corresponding text and language skills. As an institution, Schechter will develop a deeper shared understanding of goals and curriculum among their Jewish studies faculty.