Past Events

The Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education (MCSJE) is committed to sharing its research findings and learnings more broadly with other scholars and practitioners in an effort to strengthen the field of Jewish education scholarship. MCSJE convenes scholars, practitioners and policy makers and offers a robust calendar of events each year to advance thinking in the field.

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Book Events

Discussions of new books published in the field of Jewish education, including publications of the Mandel-Brandeis Series in Jewish Education and books resulting from our research projects.

Learning About Learning: Conversations with Scholars of Jewish Education

A series of conversations hosted by MCSJE Director Jon A. Levisohn, in which leading scholars of Jewish education discuss what they have learned from their investigations of various aspects of Jewish education, and why it matters.

Spotlight Sessions

Spotlights on important areas of focus in Jewish education, bringing together several scholars with diverse perspectives for a shared conversation that deepens our understanding.

Research Conferences

Proceedings from research conferences, asking critical questions and challenging assumptions about Jewish educational scholarship. 

Teacher Forum

Materials and recordings from the Mandel Center Teacher Forum, a professional development workshop for educators led by a renowned speaker/facilitator, which brought educators together to explore central ideas in teaching and learning.

Other Past Events