The Jewish Education Project Announces 2013 Young Pioneers Award Recipients
Five educators have been chosen who are redefining how Judaism is taught, learned, and lived
NEW YORK, April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The Jewish Education Project has announced that five educators who are redefining how Judaism is taught, learned, and lived will receive The Jewish Education Project 2013 Young Pioneers Award. These innovative educators are breathing new life into age old traditions by incorporating social media and technology in Day School education, using music and rhythm to bring Judaic stories to life, and teaching children how to live their Judaism inside and outside the synagogue. Other examples of innovation include developing the only Jewish Montessori program in New York, and rejuvenating youth groups through volunteerism.
In recognition of their remarkable accomplishments, Rabbi Michael Bitton of Magen David Yeshivah High School, Shmueli Perkel of Musical IQ, Hannah Kass of B'nai Jeshurun, Bryna Leider of Luria Academy, and Andrew Fretwell of Young Judaea have each been selected to receive the 2013 Young Pioneers Award. They will be honored at a Celebration to benefit The Jewish Education Project held at the Museum of Jewish Heritage on June 4th, 2013 at 6:45 pm.
"We are committed to exploring new ways to educate and engage Jewish children and teens", says Robert Sherman, CEO of The Jewish Education Project. "The Young Pioneers Award shines a spotlight on Jewish educators who bring Judaism to life for today's Jewish families. I am inspired by the work they do every day."
The award recipients will receive a $360 Professional Development stipend, be recognized at the Celebration Benefit, and receive tickets to the 4th Annual Jewish Futures Conference titled "Whose Torah is it Anyway?", hosted by The Jewish Education Project.
"Musical IQ is proud and excited to be recognized by the Young Pioneers Award. It is with great honor that we receive this award and we look forward to continue taking strides to develop meaningful programs and to positively impact students", says Shmueli Perkel. To learn more about The Young Pioneers Awards or The Jewish Education Project's other initiatives please visit jewishedproject.org.
About The Jewish Education Project:
The Jewish Education Project (formerly BJENY-SAJES) sparks and spreads innovations that expand the reach and increase the impact of Jewish education. Recognized by Slingshot as one of the nation's 50 most innovative and inspiring Jewish nonprofits for the 2nd consecutive year, our work touches 200,000 children in 800 programs including Congregational Schools, Day Schools and Yeshivot, Early Childhood Centers, Family Engagement Programs and Teen Initiatives. From the Jewish Futures Conferences, the Day School Collaboration Network (DSCN), the Parent to Parent Network, the In-Site-Ful Journeys, the DigitalJLearning Network, and Operation: Game Changer to the Coalition of Innovating Congregations,we empower the next generation of Jews in Westchester, New York City and Long Island to live as actively engaged members of the Jewish community. The Jewish Education Project is a beneficiary agency of UJA Federation.
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