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Offer ALPs — Asynchronous Learning Programs

Judaic Studies Curricula Ideal for Flexible Learning

Asynchronous Learning Programs (ALPs) are specially curated, innovative, easy-to-use, and inspiring Judaic Studies curricular units—available for trial at no cost from summer 2020 through the end of Tishrei (mid-October 2020).

ALPs feature:

  •  A combination of whole-class sessions, small group work, and independent student assignments.
  •  Self-paced weekly units, featuring immersive learning experiences and utilizing proven methodologies and cutting-edge technology.
  •  Curricula ideal for grades 5 - 12, for in-person or remote settings.
Avoid Zoom fatigue with ALPs!

Avoid Zoom fatigue with ALPs!

Make Good Use of the Summer - Plan Ahead for Fall

Courses offered in ALPs cover everything from Tefillah to Israel to Mishnah. As a JEIC-sponsored school, you can sign up for a 4-week ALPs trial course at no cost, from now through the end of Tishrei. You decide when to use the 4-week curriculum!  All you need is a teacher and minimum enrollment of eight students per course.

By trying one of these courses this summer/early fall, you’ll be able to select from a broader range of semester-long offerings at a discounted rate during the academic year.


Students in ALPs:

  • Become active owners of their learning rather than passive recipients of information delivered by frontal teaching.  

  • Develop 21st century skills that help prepare them for independent learning, college, and the workplace. 

  • Engage in content designed to strengthen their Jewish identity and grow their self-esteem.


Educators and Schools using ALPs:

  • Receive a multi-week Judaic Studies digital curriculum.

  • Benefit from virtual coaching to help teachers as they learn and plan lessons.

  • Access the simple-to-use, ready-made curriculum designed for the digital space.

  • Attend just one introductory required professional development session.

  • Engage students beyond their real-time Zoom classes.


Why Now?

Schools want better ways to deliver education now more than ever. ALPs are uniquely suited for both distance and in-person learning by creating a hybrid of synchronous and asynchronous learning. By introducing teachers and students now to asynchronous learning modalities, ALPs can position your school for more effective, student-centered instruction now and into the future. 

ALPs courses can be easily and quickly implemented with limited teacher preparation needed. Start your journey today. 

ALPs COURSES

ALPs curates courses from three asynchronous learning industry leaders: Lookstein Virtual Jewish Academy; Online Judaic Studies Courses by VHS Learning; and Sulamot. 

View each of the 4-week courses below. Click “Learn More” to connect with an ALPs provider about the course itself and registration details. Additional information on each provider can be found by clicking the logos below.

Sulamot LaMishnah  (Grades 5-8)

Sulamot’s unique methodology, COMDaT, allows students to build and develop independent study skills, learn new concepts, and apply them to Jewish studies, Jewish life, and Jewish living. Students will learn a selection of Mishnayot (topics ranging from brachot to damages to lifecycle events) in an in-depth, engaging manner through watching videos, answering questions, and discussing applications with peers--all on the digital platform. LEARN MORE »

Inspirational Figures (Grades 7-9)

In this course, students learn about five Jewish figures from the twentieth century. All hail from varied backgrounds and take different paths, yet they are all intensely connected to Judaism and the Jewish people. Students reflect on their own Jewish experiences to begin to develop and consider their individual Jewish identity. Topics covered include Jewish culture, unity, volunteerism, Jewish memory, and more. LEARN MORE »

Who is Talmud? (Grades 7-9)

Sometimes students jump into Mishnah and Gemara study without seeing the big picture, the framework. Each unit in this course introduces the students to another Talmudic sage, and by honing in on a few central stories about the sage’s faith and practice, another piece of the Talmud comes to life. For students who have never learned Talmudic texts before, this history-Talmud course teaches easy to understand yet crucial concepts in Talmud study. LEARN MORE »

Mussar: Practical Ethics for Living a Meaningful Life (Grades 8-12)

Students will study and practice Mussar, which teaches us how to act according to our highest values. This course helps students to make choices aligned with their best selves. LEARN MORE »

Making Prayer My Own: Finding Meaning in the Siddur (Grades 8-12)

This course will inspire students to reflect on why we pray and to look for meaning and purpose in prayer. Students will focus on specific Tefillot and tools to inspire them in prayer. LEARN MORE »

Sage Advice (Grades 9-11)

Students are introduced to the timeless wisdom of Pirkei Avot, encountering both the personalities and the core values of the sages. This course is curated to address relevant topics and questions about fear, communal leadership, controversy, and faith. LEARN MORE »

Preparing for College Life: The Complexities of Jewish Identity and Israel (Grades 11 and 12)

Jewish students may face an array of challenges when they start college. Students in this course will learn about and reflect on those potential challenges. The course also emphasizes the importance of practicing civil discourse. LEARN MORE »

Intrigued? But have questions about “Journey Through the ALPs”? Email Rachel Mohl Abrahams at rachel@mayberg.org.

 
What Parents, Educators, and Students Are Saying about ALPs:

“Lookstein Virtual is the one and only thing in my children’s lives that has been consistent during this crisis. My kids have already been ‘distance learning’ with these imaginatively designed materials and these caring professional educators for years, and during the pandemic my kids’ terrific courses have simply continued as usual. In this crazy time, I only wish that the rest of their education was more like Lookstein.”

— Dara Horn, NJ

“I liked the OJSC program because I got to take courses not usually available at my local school. I really liked my OJSC course because I had more time to think about my discussion postings and reflect on what we were learning.”

— OJSC Student

“This VHS Learning class has reaffirmed my love of class discussion. I have never taken an online class before, so when I enrolled in this class, I was expecting almost all of the work to be entirely solitary. Thus, I was pleasantly surprised to find that we would be engaging in discussions on a weekly basis…., short prompts proved to stimulate the kind of creative, outside-the-box thinking I love, and it was always interesting to hear the ideas of other people.”

— VHS Learning Student

“Our students are thriving, our teachers are truly enjoying implementation, and we highly recommend the Sulamot La'Mishnah program for building skills in Mishnah.“

— Rabbi Yehuda Jeiger, Associate Principal, Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy, CT

“The Sulamot L'aMishnah program has been phenomenal in helping our students understand the structure of the Mishnah, the content of the Mishnah, and the modern-day examples of the Mishnah.”

— Rabbi Avi Bossewitch Dean of Academics and Innovation, RASG Hebrew Academy, Miami Beach

“Lookstein is a GIFT every Jewish family should consider for their children....Lookstein is by far the most creative, engaging, and student-friendly program. Our kids enjoyed the interaction with the hand-selected teacher who brought passion, insight, and color to the already robust programming they were engaging with online. If you have a middle or high schooler, this is a no-brainer to get more information about.”

— Jacob Kluger, Texas

JEIC is pleased to offer “Journey Through the ALPs” in partnership with the Mayberg Foundation, which proliferates Jewish wisdom and values in the contemporary world through a collaborative approach to grantmaking and its incubated operating programs.