Upcoming Events

Join us for our workshops designed for K-8 educators and parents looking to gain concrete tools, skills and frameworks for teaching and supporting all students.

The Science of Hebrew Reading School Study Tour

This event is currently at capacity. Please email alexandra@shefacenter.org to join the waitlist.

We're excited to host an exclusive school visit to learn about the Science of Hebrew Reading through workshops and Shefa classroom observations.

Offered in partnership with Yeshiva University's Azrieli Graduate School and featuring Hebrew reading expert Dr. Scott Goldberg.

Ideal for:

  • K-8 educators and administrators

  • Hebrew reading teachers, interventionists, and department chairs

  • Student support directors and learning specialists

  • Religious school directors

Details:

  • November 3

  • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • The Shefa School - 17 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023

  • Thanks to generous philanthropic support, we are able to offer this program at a reduced cost of $40

Dates
November 3, 2026
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November 3, 2026
Time
November 3 - 9:00am - 1:00pm
Course Fee
Thanks to generous philanthropic support, we are able to offer this program at a reduced cost of $40
LOCATION
The Shefa School - 17 West 60th Street, New York, New York 10023
Instructor(s)
Dr. Scott Goldberg and Esther Katz
This event is currently at capacity. Please email alexandra@shefacenter.org to join the waitlist.
Fostering Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience: Building a Schoolwide Approach to Behavior Management

Offered by the Shefa Center in partnership with Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools, this five-month behavior management course focuses on prevention, social-emotional learning, setting firm limits, logical consequences, school-wide implementation and culture change.

Facilitated by:

Dr. Yoni Schwab

Assistant Head of School,

The Shefa School

Ideal for:

  • Administrators

  • School leadership

  • Student support teams

Participant Requirements:

  • Work with early childhood, elementary, or middle school students in a Jewish day school

  • Minimum 2 participants per school

  • Each school team must include at least one administrator or leader responsible for behavior policy*

*Classroom teachers and counselors are invited to participate as part of teams that include school leaders

Details:

  • Five 75-minute Zoom sessions

  • 90-minute Zoom consultation per school

  • Half-day study tour at the Shefa School - 17 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023

  • $950 per school (2-4 participants) - $250 for each additional participant from the same school

Schedule:

  • Zoom Session 1: Thursday, January 7 - 12:00-1:15pm ET

  • Zoom Session 2: Tuesday, February 2 - 12:00-1:15pm ET

  • Zoom Session 3: Wednesday, February 24 - 12:00-1:15pm ET

  • Half-day Study Tour: Monday, March 8

  • Zoom Session 4: Tuesday, April 6 - 12:00-1:15pm ET

  • Zoom Session 5: Thursday, May 13 - 12:00-1:15pm ET

Space is limited! Deadline to register: December 1st.

Email info@shefacenter.org for questions.

Dates
January 7, 2027
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May 13, 2027
Time
Zoom Session 1: Thursday, January 7 - 12:00-1:15pm ET, Zoom Session 2: Tuesday, February 2 - 12:00-1:15pm ET, Zoom Session 3: Wednesday, February 24 - 12:00-1:15pm ET, Half-day Study Tour: Monday, March 8, Zoom Session 4: Tuesday, April 6 - 12:00-1:15pm ET, Zoom Session 5: Thursday, May 13 - 12:00-1:15pm ET
Course Fee
$950 per school (2-4 participants) - $250 for each additional participant from the same school
LOCATION
Zoom and the Shefa School - 17 West 60th Street, New York, New York 10023
Instructor(s)
Dr. Yoni Schwab - Assistant Head of School, The Shefa School
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