For several months, students and educators alike have been acclimating to a new reality—at home, and in the world of Jewish education, too. While this is an extremely challenging time, here at The Covenant Foundation we have also been awed by the extreme productivity and creativity of our colleagues, grantees, award recipients and friends. In an effort to highlight all of the excellent work that has been produced with distance learning in mind, we have collected several searchable resources on this page.
We hope this collection will serve as a source of inspiration to teachers, students and anyone who seeks to deepen their learning and connection to Judaism, despite the screens that currently separate us.
10/21/2020
The Virtual Jewish Experience Shuk
Kids & Families (All Ages)
A centralized marketplace of virtual Jewish content and experiences, providing camps, informal educators, and families with direct access to the best of creative and cutting-edge Jewish engagement.
10/06/2020
Creative Exercises for Sukkot Reflection and Meaning Making
Adult Learning, Holiday
Ideas for ways to inject art and reflection into the Sukkot holiday, for students, teachers and families, via the Jewish Studio Project.
09/30/2020
Ji Bytes for Kids
Kids & Families (All Ages)
Materials for self-directed learning for kids, on Jewish holiday topics, including games and videos.
09/30/2020
Ji Tap Interactive Platform
Teacher Education
Create online Jewish games in minutes, using the Ji platform.
09/30/2020
Ji Tap Interactive Platform
Kids & Families (All Ages)
Create online Jewish games in minutes, using the Ji platform.
09/30/2020
Ji Interactive Apps
Kids & Families (All Ages)
Free apps for use at home or in school, covering a range of Jewish studies topics for kids.
09/30/2020
Ji Bytes Resources for Educators
Holiday, Kids & Families (All Ages)
Downloadable pdf resources for educators and parents, filled with facts and activity ideas to prepare children for the major Jewish holidays. (Available in English, Hebrew and French.)
09/25/2020
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Prompts and Ideas from Areyvut
Adult Learning, Holiday
Resources to help families, students and communities enhance their Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur experiences.
09/25/2020
Jewish Holidays in a Box
Kids & Families (All Ages)
Jewish holiday resources for teachers, Jewish and interfaith kids and their families.
09/25/2020
Jewish Holidays in a Box
ECE (Early Childhood Materials), Holiday
Jewish holiday resources for teachers, Jewish and interfaith kids and their families.
09/01/2020
The Art of Teshuva: Creative Prompts for Renewal
Adult Learning, Arts and Culture, Teen
Creative exercises for each week during of the month of Elul, from The Jewish Studio Project.
08/27/2020
Pirkei Avot: In the Image
Teacher Education
Learners will discover the wisdom of Pirkei Avot and its relevance to our own complicated times, and explore these texts through the lens of accomplished photographer, Zion Ozeri.
08/27/2020
Pirkei Avot: In the Image
Adult Learning
Learners will discover the wisdom of Pirkei Avot and its relevance to our own complicated times, and explore these texts through the lens of accomplished photographer, Zion Ozeri.
08/07/2020
La-Bri’ut: To Our Health and Wellness
Teacher Education
An exciting, new values-based curriculum designed for learners in kindergarten through sixth grade, from the The Jewish Education Center of Cleveland
08/07/2020
La-Bri’ut: To Our Health and Wellness
Kids & Families (All Ages)
An exciting, new values-based curriculum designed for learners in kindergarten through sixth grade, from the The Jewish Education Center of Cleveland
08/03/2020
Rabbi Seltzer’s Pandemic Superheroes
Teacher Education
Rabbi Stuart Seltzer's missions for building a student movement of good will during the pandemic.
07/31/2020
Facing History Back to School Resources
Teacher Education
Resources to support the social–emotional needs of students, whether in person, remote, or a hybrid this fall.
07/14/2020
Eden Village Camp Home(in)Stead
Kids & Families (All Ages)
"Virtual" summer camp featuring everything from DIY instructional videos and Modeh Ani to Teen Programs and Bunk Meetups.
07/14/2020
Eden Village Camp Home(in)Stead
Teen
"Virtual" summer camp featuring everything from DIY instructional videos and Modeh Ani to Teen Programs and Bunk Meetups.
07/07/2020
Jewish Together Summer#5780 Resources
Kids & Families (All Ages)
Variety of virtual opportunities for kids and college students, families and twenty somethings, offered by all types of Jewish organizations, all curated by JewishTogether
06/24/2020
Giraffe Heroes Project Resources
Teacher Education
Giraffe Heroes Project pandemic resources, including curriculua for teens and grades K-2.
06/16/2020
Edah at Home
Kids & Families (All Ages)
Edah online resources and faciliated activities
06/11/2020
Facing History Civil Rights Resources
Adult Learning
Study resources based on "Eyes on the Prize" documentary on the civil rights movement
06/11/2020
Jewish Women’s Archive Virtual Events
Adult Learning
JWA virtual gatherings, featuring discussions, online courses, and The Quarentine Book Club
06/09/2020
Camp Yalla Virtual Summer Camp
Kids & Families (All Ages)
Camp Yalla virtual summer camp for kids ages 8-12.
06/05/2020
Jewish Ed Project Racial Justice Resources
Adult Learning
Racial Justice: responding to the moment and beyond
06/05/2020
Jewish Ed Project Racial Justice Resources
Teacher Education
Racial Justice: responding to the moment and beyond
06/04/2020
MoEd Virtual Summer Camp
Kids & Families (All Ages)
MoEd’s camp program over Zoom, with many fun activities
06/03/2020
The Florida Holcaust Museum Virtual Resources
Teacher Education
Virtual resources to teach about the Holocaust, including a virtual tour and virtual Zoom classes
06/03/2020
The Florida Holcaust Museum Virtual Resources
Adult Learning
Virtual resources to teach about the Holocaust, including a virtual tour and virtual Zoom classes
06/01/2020
Melton School Online Courses
Adult Learning
Register for online learning classes from the Melton School
05/28/2020
Jewish Grandparents Network The Whole World Is A Narrow Bridge Film
Adult Learning
A timely conversation on the complexities, challenges, and opportunities of grandparenting during difficult times
05/28/2020
Jewish Grandparents Network Carrying It Forward Video
Adult Learning
Why it is so important for grandparents to share values with their grandchildren
05/27/2020
My Jewish Learning Online Events and Resources
Adult Learning
Daily guide to Zoom events, livestreams and other online resources
05/27/2020
Hazon After the Plague Conversations
Adult Learning
Hazon's Zoom conversations with Nigel Savage
05/27/2020
Hazon at Home
Adult Learning
Reading, events and other resources from the Jewish lab for sustainability
05/26/2020
Areyvut Teen General Resources
Teen
General resources by topic from Areyvut
05/26/2020
Areyvut Shavuot 2020
Holiday
Shavuot topics for discussion for Jewish youth and teens
05/26/2020
Meredith Polsky Picture Stories
ECE (Early Childhood Materials)
Short picture stories to help young children manage life transitions and everyday challenges
05/22/2020
Pardes Adult Education Bootcamp
Adult Learning
Take a deep dive into the art of crafting and facilitating an interactive text study for adult learners
05/22/2020
Pardes Online Summer Programs
Adult Learning
Pardes online summer program for advancing your Jewish learning
05/22/2020
Pardes Weekly Parashat HaShavuah Class
Adult Learning
Join Rav Meir for a weekly PaParashat HaShavuah class
05/22/2020
American Sephardi Federation Institute of Jewish Experience
Adult Learning
Music, webinars and other events from ASF Institute of Jewish Experience
05/22/2020
“Moving Traditions General Resources
Kids & Families (All Ages)
General resources from Moving Traditions, supporting Jewish youth and partner educators to connect meaningfully online
05/22/2020
Moving Traditions General Resources
Adult Learning
General resources from Moving Traditions, supporting Jewish youth and partner educators to connect meaningfully online
05/22/2020
Moving Traditions Adapting Curriculum Webinar
Teacher Education
Webinars on adapting curriculum to an online platform
05/22/2020
Hebrew At The Center Four Compelling Conversations
Adult Learning
Four conversations about Hebrew and the Jewish experience
05/22/2020
Hebrew at the Center
Teacher Education
Webinars, complimentary hours with senior Hebrew at the Center (HATC) leaders, and consulting services
05/22/2020
Hadar Virtual Beit Midrash
Adult Learning
The best way to stay up to date on all web based learning offered by Hadar, including classes, Teffilah, music and more
05/22/2020
Project Zug
Adult Learning
Pick a course, find a learning partner, and learn together
05/21/2020
NMAJH Open Book
Teacher Education
The NMAJH national curriculum to teach American Jewish history through objects and partner learning
05/20/2020
JPRO Masterclass with Diana Bloom
Adult Learning
Task management with less stress, with Diana Bloom
05/20/2020
JPRO Masterclass with Erica Brown
Adult Learning
specific class not available any more.
05/20/2020
Tablet Hebrew School Podcast
Kids & Families (All Ages)
A weekly game show featuring real kids answering questions about all things Jewish
05/19/2020
Gefilteria Session (Jewish Food Fest) 3
Arts and Culture
"The Shtetl Pantry of Your Dreams" with The Gefilteria, live cooking from the Jewish Food Fest
05/19/2020
Gefilteria Session (Jewish Food Fest) 2
Arts and Culture
"Building Community Through Food", from the Jewish Food Fest
05/19/2020
Gefilteria Session (Jewish Food Fest) 1
Arts and Culture
"The State of the Deli", hosted by David Sax, from the Jewish Food Fest
05/13/2020
Days of Gratitude
Holiday
Activities and prompts designed to help sharing gratitude
05/13/2020
Reboot Doc Series
Adult Learning
A series of documentary shorts to inspire audiences to live meaningful lives with creativity, wisdom, wit, and candor
05/12/2020
Jewish Ed Project Livecast
Teacher Education
Weekly livecast with Jewish Ed Project CEO David Bryfman and guest speakers
05/12/2020
Tizmoret Zoom Concert
Arts and Culture
Tizmoert's rendition of "Darkeinu"
05/12/2020
Tizmoret Zoom Concerts
Arts and Culture
Music from Queens College's a cappella band
05/12/2020
Jewish Food Fest
Arts and Culture
Workshops & conversations, happy hours, and Shabbat dinners, 10 days of virtual food events
05/12/2020
Institute for Jewish Spirituality Mindfulness Resources
Adult Learning
Meditations, Torah studies and other mindfulness resources
05/08/2020
JFS Seattle Webinars
Adult Learning
Zoom webinars from the Jewish Family Service in Seattle
05/08/2020
The Jewish Grandparenting Network
Adult Learning
Join video panel discussions about grandparenting today
05/08/2020
Joel Chasnoff Comedy Seminars
Arts and Culture
Laugh and learn online with Joel Chasnoff
05/08/2020
Share Your Story with YIVO
Arts and Culture
Add your story to the archive of the lives and experiences of the Jewish community
05/08/2020
Pearlstone Center Online Programming
Arts and Culture
Programs from the Jack Pearlstone Institute for Living Judaism
05/08/2020
Alicia Jo poetry, etc.
Arts and Culture
Alicia Jo Rabins' unfiltered reflections on a worldwide pandemic from a bathtub in Portland, Oregon
05/08/2020
Tiffany Shlain Video Submissions
Arts and Culture
A Zoom interactive experience with Internet pioneer and renowned filmmaker Tiffany Shlain
05/08/2020
Tiffany Shlain Video Submissions
Arts and Culture
Zoom baking class with people from all over the world and guest bakers
05/08/2020
Alliance for Jewish Theater
Arts and Culture
Submissions from the AJT's first virtual theatre project: The Telling Monologues
05/08/2020
Museum of the Jewish People, Various stay at home resources:
Arts and Culture
meaningful, easy activities for students and families fromBeit Hatfutsot
05/08/2020
Museum of the Jewish People, Full virtual tour:
Arts and Culture
Full tour of the new wing of the Museum of the Jewish people at Beit Hatfutsot
05/08/2020
American Jewish Historical Society Emma Lazarus: (Live Talks)
Arts and Culture
Explore the virtual Emma Lazarus curriculum from the AJHS
05/08/2020
Jewish Film Institute
Arts and Culture
Specially curated program exploring the ritual of sharing a good meal and meeting the creators behind three legendary Jewish food institutions
05/08/2020
Tablet Live events
Arts and Culture
A weekly series of live events including concerts, culinary experiences, art happenings and more
05/08/2020
Jewish Ed Project resources
Teacher Education
Webinars and recordings about coronavirus COVID-19 for educators
05/08/2020
Facing History materials
Teacher Education
A series of live and on-demand webinars on student-centered learning, creating community online, and navigating the transition to digital learning
05/08/2020
Edah
Teacher Education
Hebrew-infused, experiential learning activities for children grades K to 5
05/08/2020
Repair the World Passover Resources
Holiday
Resources, haggadah inserts, and additions to your table to spark meaningful conversations at your seder
05/08/2020
B’Chol Lashon Passover Resources
Holiday
Music, films, recipes and other resources to celebrate Passover
05/08/2020
B’Chol Lashon Passover Resources
Holiday
Educational resources exploring the history and traditions of Jewish communities around the world
05/08/2020
Museum of the Jewish People, Various stay at home resources:
Kids & Families (All Ages)
meaningful, easy activities for students and families fromBeit Hatfutsot
05/08/2020
PJ Library
Kids & Families (All Ages)
Virtual author visits, classes, sing alongs and other resources for quarantined families
05/08/2020
Moving Traditions Teen Resources
Teen
Tips and activities for discussing Corona with teens
05/08/2020
Cayton Museum virtual recess
ECE (Early Childhood Materials)
05/08/2020
Cayton Museum virtual recess
ECE (Early Childhood Materials)
Music, storytelling and other activities from Cayton Children's Museum in California
05/08/2020
Meredith Polsky new book for kids “My School is closed today”/ Matan
ECE (Early Childhood Materials)
A children's book dealing with Corona
05/08/2020
Anna Hartman/The Paradigm Project (ECE) webinars:
ECE (Early Childhood Materials)
A selection of webinars about Jewish early childhood education
05/08/2020
Alicia Jo Rabins poetry, etc.
Adult Learning
Alicia Jo Rabins' unfiltered reflections on a worldwide pandemic from a bathtub in Portland, Oregon
05/08/2020
Tiffany Shlain Video Submissions
Adult Learning
A Zoom interactive experience with Internet pioneer and renowned filmmaker Tiffany Shlain
05/08/2020
Tiffany Shlain Video Submissions
Adult Learning
Zoom baking class with people from all over the world and guest bakers
05/08/2020
Tablet Live events
Adult Learning
A weekly series of live events including concerts, culinary experiences, art happenings and more
05/08/2020
HUC-JIR’s Beit HaYotzer/The Creativity Braintrust
Adult Learning
A Digital Learning Series brought to you by HUC-JIR’s School of Education and the Covenant Foundation
05/08/2020
Alliance for Jewish Theater
Adult Learning
Submissions from the AJT's first virtual theatre project: The Telling Monologues
05/08/2020
Museum of the Jewish People, Full virtual tour:
Adult Learning
Full tour of the new wing of the Museum of the Jewish people at Beit Hatfutsot
05/08/2020
American Jewish Historical Society Emma Lazarus: (Live Talks), Contact: [email protected] for more information A Virtual Salon With Emma Lazarus. Virtual Curriculum
Adult Learning
Explore the virtual Emma Lazarus curriculum from the AJHS
05/08/2020
Mechon Hadar Virtual Beit Midrash
Adult Learning
The best way to stay up to date on all web based learning offered by Hadar, including classes, Teffilah, music and more
05/08/2020
Pearlstone Online
Adult Learning
Programs from the Jack Pearlstone Institute for Living Judaism
05/08/2020
ISJL Resources
Adult Learning
Learning, engagement, music, resources, and more from the ISJL
05/08/2020
Jewish Film Institute
Adult Learning
Specially curated program exploring the ritual of sharing a good meal and meeting the creators behind three legendary Jewish food institutions
05/08/2020
Limmud FSU
Adult Learning
Online Jewish Learning in all subjects, in Russian and English
05/08/2020
Reboot Podcasts, etc.
Adult Learning
A twice-weekly series of funny, insightful, and revealing 10-minute conversations between Emmy-winning daily show producer Steve Bodow and some of America's least house-leaving artists and thinkers
05/08/2020
Reboot Podcasts, etc.
Adult Learning
A podcast about “doing Judaism during a pandemic,” from Reboot, an arts and culture nonprofit that reimagines and reinforces Jewish thought and traditions.
05/08/2020
Story Forward
Adult Learning
A collection of public conversations and writing seminars dedicated to helping individuals and communities find their voice through stories