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A collection of articles from a diverse group of Jewish leaders and thinkers that cover philosophical aspects of Jewish Peoplehood as well as practical implications for Jewish organizations, schools and communities. Over the years, the Papers have covered a large range of topics relating to Jewish Peoplehood.
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Signifying Meanings: What Semiotics Can Teach Us About Peoplehood and Peoplehood Education
Clare Goldwater and Shuki Taylor
Clare Goldwater and Shuki Taylor discuss the challenges and potential directions for Peoplehood Education, drawing on semiotic theory to understand how signs (signifiers) convey meanings (signifieds) related to Jewish Peoplehood.
A Framework for Evaluating Success in Jewish and Peoplehood Education
Ezra Kopelowitz
Ezra Kopelowitz presents a framework for evaluating Jewish and Peoplehood Education by assessing its success in nurturing a holistic "Jewish consciousness" across six dimensions, emphasizing the importance of relevance, curiosity, normalization, leadership, mastery, and collective Jewish identity in educational outcomes.
Jews Must Go: A Jewish Grand Tour – Travel as a Peoplehood Practice
Jeremy Leigh
Jeremy Leigh proposes a "Jewish Grand Tour" as a pedagogical strategy for fostering Peoplehood consciousness, advocating for travel to significant Jewish sites as a way to deepen connections within the global Jewish community and explore the diversity and interconnectedness of Jewish history and culture.
A New Approach to Education and Peoplehood: Diversity as a Key to a Sustainable Model of Peoplehood
Keren E. Fraiman and Dean P. Bell
Diverse and open dialogues that explore a wide range of Jewish narratives and experiences, alongside critical questioning and a deep understanding of complex historical and contemporary issues, provide a sustainable model for fostering collective identification and Peoplehood in Jewish education, challenging conventional notions of homogeneity and building stronger, more resilient connections within the Jewish community.
Jewish Peoplehood – A Bridge in Time and Space
Daniel Goldman and Shira Sherez-Zik
Jewish Peoplehood is explored as a profound sense of belonging that transcends space and time, bridging Israeli-Diaspora relations through diverse encounters and mutual learning, empowering individuals to take action in promoting Jewish unity and culture.
Education and Global Jewish Identity: An Examination of Peoplehood in Israeli Educators’ Creative Writing
Anat Infeld-Goodman
This study explores the presence of Jewish Peoplehood in Israeli educators' identities through their creative writings, revealing a strong local and communal Israeli identity with limited global Jewish connection, raising questions about the influence of Israeli Jewish education on fostering a sense of belonging to the broader Jewish People.
Jewish Peoplehood Education – Does It Exist?
Itamar Kremer
Jewish Peoplehood Education, centered on identity and belonging, requires an integration of knowledge, skills, and transformative experiences, advocating for a holistic educational approach that fosters strong connections among Israeli youth and the global Jewish community.
Peoplehood Education – A Work in Progress
Shlomi Ravid
Shlomi Ravid reflects on a decade of progress in Jewish Peoplehood Education, emphasizing the evolution of understanding towards a comprehensive worldview that integrates engagement, consciousness, and commitment to the Jewish collective, aiming for a nuanced, open-minded approach that balances passion with critical reflection.