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Small-Schools Conference Scholarship

We are pleased to announce the inauguration of the RAVSAK Small School Professional Development Scholarship. This scholarship will make the training, networking and professional development opportunities of the RAVSAK Annual Leadership Conference accessible to educators from small Jewish day schools and small Jewish communities across North America.

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Job Market

Title: Head of School
School: The Akiva School
City: Nashville, TN

The Akiva School is the only independent elementary community day school of its kind in the region and has earned both local and national recognition as an outstanding academic institution. The school is located minutes from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, a culturally vibrant city...

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Featured School

The Paul Penna Downtown JDS

The Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School appreciates the diversity of contemporary Jewish life. Our Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum presents children with a holistic view of the world, weaving together the Jewish and general facets of their lives. In this highly enriched learning environment, students develop excellent academic skills and a meaningful Jewish identity.
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Associate Member

The David Project
is a non-profit organization that is leading an educational movement of effective Israel supporters. We aim to inform and inspire strong voices for Israel through our dynamic and comprehensive educational curricula, workshops, and seminars.
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Jobs: Judaic Studies Directors

Job Title: Hebrew Language Coordinator
School: Hannah Senesh Community Day School
City: Brooklyn, New YorkNo Default
Job Description: Hebrew Language Coordinator
Job Requirements: Fluency in Hebrew language, an advanced degree in education of Judiac Studies
Degree Preferred: Masters
Contact E-mail: nnash@hannahsenesh.org
Posted: December 8, 2008
Short Summary: Hannah Senesh Community Day School, a K-8 diverse and progressive Jewish community day school, seeks a dynamic Hebrew Language Coordinator for Fall 2009 to teach; supervise and mentor teachers; and to lead the school in the implementation of the Hebrew language curriculum. The position requires fluency in Hebrew language, experience in teaching, and an advanced degree in education or Judaic studies. Excellent benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. Email resume to Nicole Nash, Head of School, nnash@hannahsenesh.org

Job Title: Head of Judaic Studies
School: King David High School
City: Vancouver, BC
Job Description: See attached
Job Requirements: See attached
Degree Preferred: See attached
Contact E-mail: jobs@ravsak.org
Posted: December 3, 2008
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Short Summary: Looking for the next move forward in your teaching/management career? King David High School – a Jewish coed pluralistic community high school – is seeking an experienced, dynamic Head of Judaic Studies. Reporting to the Principal, the Head of Judaic Studies is responsible for providing direction and leadership to the Judaic Studies Department. This is an exciting and varied set of responsibilities that includes developing and implementing a first-class curriculum, teaching a number of classes, and shaping the non-academic Jewish life in the KDHS community, including holiday celebration, community service, and our relationship with Israel.