I hope that everyone is enjoying the summer. The only holiday in the month of Tammuz is a fast day (see below). School is not in session. Many teachers are taking some well deserved vacation. At CJL we are busy planning for the fall. Please note the "Save the Dates" in this issue. Also, we have added a link to a job board for those seeking employment in Jewish schools. Wishing everyone a relaxing and meaningful summer.

Tzipi Altman-Shafer
Jewish Education Community Planner
CJL Newsletter
Tammuz 5776 -- July 2016

Save the Date for the 5777  Salute to Jewish Educators : 
Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 3:30-5 pm
Harry & Rose Samson JCC
Join the community as we celebrate and honor the hard work of all our educators.

Nomination forms will be available in August. Start thinking about who you would like to see recognized this year.
CJL's Theme for 5777 is:
Project Based Learning
In the coming year, our CSI classes will focus on Project Based Learning. This approach to education strives to make the learning more student driven, authentic, concrete, and meaningful. If you haven't heard of Project Based Learning, this video is a good introduction. 

NEXT (through Gratz College in Philadelphia) is offering an online class about Problem Based Learning (same as Project Based Learning). Milwaukee Jewish Educators can take this class for FREE through a CJL grant. Other NEXT classes will have the cost partially funded as well. Read more here.

What would you like to see CJL do in the coming year? Please be in touch by email with your ideas.
Fast of the 17th of Tammuz
The 17th of Tammuz (observed this year on Sunday, July 24) is a fast day on the Jewish calendar. This fast day commemorates many sad things that happened on this date, including:
  1. Moses broke the 10 Commandments (after seeing the Golden Calf)
  2. The walls of Jerusalem were breached by the Babylonians in 586 BCE
  3. The walls of Jerusalem were breached by the Romans in 69 CE
  4. More than 4,000 Jews were killed in Spain 1391 CE
  5. The city of Prague was burned and looted in 1559 CE
  6. The Kovno Ghetto was "liquidated" in 1944 CE
The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz is observed during daylight hours only. This year the fast is held on the 18th of Tammuz, because the day before is Shabbat. In Milwaukee the fast will be from 3:45 am until 8:56 pm.

The 17th of Tammuz marks the beginning of the "Three Weeks" when Jews traditionally mourn the destruction of the First and Second Bet Hamikdash (Holy Temple) in Jerusalem. These three weeks culminate in the fast day of Tisha B'Av (this year August 14). 

To learn more about the Fast of Tammuz, watch this video by Ari Lesser or click on the links below.


CJL's E-NEWSLETTER
This newsletter is published on the first day of every Jewish month. We welcome your feedback and invite you to join us as we explore the joys of Jewish learning in Milwaukee and beyond. Share your feedback here.

CJL'S MISSION
The Coalition for Jewish Learning, the Education Department of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, promotes and advances Jewish education in the greater Milwaukee community, provides a support system for the community's institutions of Jewish learning, and forges coalitions to ensure excellence in Jewish education.
 Looking for a Job in a Local Jewish School?

For information about local job opportunities, please check out the   CJL Job Board. To add information about jobs, please contact Tzipi at   [email protected].

 

CSI - Milwaukee  is CJL's Congregational School Initiative. The program includes classes for teachers, seminars for educational directors, grants, school assessments, curriculum writing, and consultation.

2016-17 Classes
Times, dates, and locations subject to change. Check the CJL Newsletter monthly for updates.
 
Sunday, August 28, 9 am - 12 pm
Congregation Shalom
Back to School Teacher Workshop
Join with teachers from throughout Milwaukee for a day of learning and inspiration. We will introduce this year's theme of Project Based Learning and prepare for a new school year.
 
Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid
Fall Holiday Workshop
This workshop will include text study, how to teach the fall holidays through technology, and art projects.
 
Wednesday, November 2, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
Project Based Learning: Creating Lessons
Learn more about how to create lessons and units for Project Based Learning. We will explore examples of successful PBL units and practice creating them.
 
Sunday, November 20, 2 - 5 pm
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
Global Day of Jewish Learning
Join with Jews around the world studying the same theme on the same day. This year we will explore Under the Same Sky: "The Earth is Full of Your Creations." We will learn about our world and nature.
 
Monday December 12, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
Project Based Learning: Technology
Explore how teachers and students can utilize technology to enhance Project Based Learning. Technology should be used as a tool, not as an end onto itself.
 
Sunday, January 15, 4 - 6 pm
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
Love and Logic Part 2 with Trudy Sirkis
Last year Trudy Sirkis did an introduction to using Love and Logic in the classroom. At this class she will present more strategies and approaches to working with children in a way that is nurturing and empowering to both students and teachers. Even if you missed last year's class, there will be lots for you to learn at this session.

Monday, January 30, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
Project Based Learning: "Real" Outcomes
What is the difference between students responding to scenarios and real-life situations? Explore how to create outcomes that are real and meaningful as you use Project Based Learning in your classroom.
 
Sunday, Feb. 19, 9 am - 12 pm
Congregation Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun
Winter In-service
Join with teachers throughout Milwaukee for a second day of learning and inspiration. Reflect on the year so far and explore Project Based Learning techniques for the spring.
 
Wednesday, March 1, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid
Purim Workshop
This workshop will include text study, ideas about teaching the Purim through technology, art projects.
 
Monday, March 27, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
Teaching the Whole Child
Children cannot learn unless they feel safe, happy, and valued. This class will explore how to meet the social and emotional needs of our students so that they are able to learn.
 
New This Year

If you are interested in any of these programs, please contact Tzipi Altman-Shafer for more information: [email protected]. Times, dates, and locations to be announced.
 
This class will meet monthly to explore learning, spirituality, and social action as individuals and teachers. Teachers who participate regularly in this class will earn the CSI stipend for the year.
 
CSI Book Club
This book club will read books related to Jewish education. The group will meet several times a year. Participation in the book club will count towards CSI stipend hours.
 
Community Programming
This year teachers can earn CSI credits by attending classes throughout the community and then writing an article or presenting a CSI session about how to use what they learned in their classrooms. Classes must be approved by the CJL director beforehand. 

The Coalition for Jewi sh Learning is part of the Create a Jewish Legacy Program of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.  
Create a Jewish Legacy is a program that helps individuals and families create legacy gifts, providing a permanent source of support for the Jewish causes they care about.  The program is founded on the principle that all of us, regardless of age, wealth or affiliation, can make an enduring financial impact.
The Jewish Community Foundation of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation is sponsoring this program in partnership with area synagogues, agencies and day schools.  Together, we will create an even brighter future for our community.
Questions? Contact : Tziporah Altman-Shafer 414-963-2718
Contact Us At:
1360 N. Prospect Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3094
414-963-2718
414-390-5747 (fax)

Tziporah Altman-Shafer
Jewish Education Community Planner
414-963-2718
 
Allison Hayden
CJL Administrative Assistant
414-963-2717

Amanda Stein
Day School Grant Coordinator
414-963-2715
RESOURCES :
If you have some free time this summer, check out these resources for next year.

Here are lots of programs to explore over the summer.

Laminator   a t Hillel Academy call Sue Linski at 414-962-9545.
Die Cut Machine at Congregation  Beth Israel Ner Tamid call  Jen Saber  414-352-7310.


Interested in Substitute Teaching?
Local day schools and supplementary schools are looking for substitutes. If you are interested, please fill out this form and your contact information will be shared with local schools: 


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