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The iCenter envisions a world where every Jewish child develops a lifelong relationship with Israel. We are rabbis, lay leaders, teachers, students, parents, teens and youth. Our work is across North America in day schools, public high schools, summer camps, synagogues, youth groups, universities and beyond. Founded in 2008, The iCenter strives to transform the professional field of Israel education. We focus on the learners, helping them develop their identities and build relationships with Israel and Israelis. We also focus on the entire system, creating a dynamic ecosystem of passionate and knowledgeable educators, rich and nuanced content, and institutions centered around their learners. With these two approaches, The iCenter moves Israel education to the heart of Jewish life.
Amid a polarized climate, a new cohort in The iCenter’s Conflicts of Interest program is learning to bring thoughtful, learner-centered approaches to Israel education.
Fellows will be leading trips this summer, coinciding with Birthright Israel’s 25th anniversary, celebrating its impact on some 900,000 Jewish young adults.
The materials are designed for mature learners in high school and beyond.
“The program challenged me to think outside the box to find new ways to think and new ways to teach,” said a participant.
The iCenter’s Conflicts of Interest Certificate Program provides educators with necessary tools and resources to educate about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in their unique settings.
A program that aims to strengthen Israel education reimagines what that looks like and identifies Jewish leaders’ needs in the dynamic and ever evolving reality in Israel and around the world post Oct. 7.
“We need to approach the conflict and not avoid it,” said Kara Rosenwald, director of global experiences and events at the Minneapolis Jewish Federation.
Birthright Israel Fellows program raises quality of educational experiences on trips and in communities.
iFellows program nurtures and challenges the next generation of knowledgeable and passionate educational leaders.