LOMED: Learning Opportunities for Milwaukee Educators
The Coalition for Jewish Learning provides professional development classes for teachers from all our Jewish schools through LOMED: Learning Opportunities for Milwaukee Educators. LOMED is also the Hebrew word for learning. A $300 stipend for completing 10 hours of training is available to all teachers participating in the program.
For more information, contact Tziporah Altman-Shafer, 414-963-2718.
Classes and Upcoming Events for Teachers
For zoom links or locations of classes, RSVP to Tziporah Altman-Shafer.
An A+ in Humanity with Drs. Ron Wolfson and Bruce Powell (2 credits)
Thursday, October 27, 6:30-8 pm
Eugene and Ruth Freedman SESL Lecture Series / Ed Talk.
Join Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun, the Coalition for Jewish Learning and Milwaukee Jewish Day School for a shared presentation of the co-authors of “Raising A+ Human Beings,” Drs. Bruce Powell ad Ron Wolfson. They will discuss the importance and value of creating a school culture that teaches students the joy of being a mensch in addition to traditional academics. You are invited to attend in person (at Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun) or online. RSVP: https://www.mjds.org/community/ed-talk
Compassionate Communication: How to Listen Deeply and Communicate Effectively (1 credit)
Sunday, November 13, 2022, 12 noon
Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun (open to all teachers from the community)
Inclusion and Racial Equity (1 credit)
Sunday, November 20, 2022, 11:45 am
Congregation Shalom (open to all teachers from the community)
LGBTQ+ Inclusion (1 credit)
Sunday, January 15, 2022, 12:15 pm
Congregation Sinai (open to all teachers from the community)
Midwinter Professional Development: Responsive Classroom (2 credits)
With Cantor Rebecca Robins
Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 6:30-8:30 pm
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
Teaching about Israel (1 credit)
Sunday, February 12, 2023, 11:45 am
Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun (open to all teachers from the community)
Creating Dynamic Lesson Plans (1 credit)
Sunday, February 26, 12 noon
The Shul Center in Bayside (open to all teachers from the community)
LOMED Lunch & Learns
Lunch & Learns are open to everyone. Teachers can earn 1 LOMED credit for attending a LOMED Lunch & Learn (no homework required). Attend in person at the Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC or on Zoom.
All About the Concept of Betzelem Elohim (In the Image of God) (1 credit)
Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 1-2 pm
All About the Concept of Hachanasat Orchim (Hospitality) (1 credit)
Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 12-1 pm
All About the Concept of Kehilah (Community) (1 credit)
Thursday, December 8, 2022, 1-2 pm
All About the Concept of Tikun Olam (Repairing the World) (1 credit)
Thursday, January 12, 2023, 1-2 pm
All About the Concept of Kavod (Respect and Honor) (1 credit)
Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 1-2 pm
All About the Concept of Kol Yisrael Aravim Zeh La’zeh (All Jews are Responsible for One Another) (1 credit)
Thursday, March 23, 2023, 1-2 pm
All About The Land of Israel (1 credit)
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 12-1 pm
All About the Concept of Tzedakah (Righteousness) (1 credit)
Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 1-2 pm
Watch recordings of past Lunch & Learns (not for credit) here.
LOMED Book Clubs
My Second-Favorite Country: How American Jewish Children Think About Israel by Sivan Zakai (1 credit)
In conjunction with Israel Center, a program of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 7 pm
At the Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
Rolling Warrior: The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution by Judith Heumann (1 credit)
In conjunction with Friendship Circle of Wisconsin and in honor of JDAIM (Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month).
February 27, 2023, 7 pm
At Friendship Circle Cafe
Leonora in the Morning Light: A Novel by Michaela Carter (1 credit)
in conjunction with Jewish Museum Milwaukee and the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center, programs of Milwaukee Jewish Federation.
at Jewish Museum Milwaukee
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 7 pm
The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee (1 credit) in conjunction with Tikkun Ha-Ir.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 7 pm
Organized Jewish Life: The Essential Guide for Planning Jewish Holidays, Events and Every Day by Rebekah Chaifetz Saltzman (1 credit)
Date and location TBD.
Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators by Elena Aguilar (1 credit)
Date and location TBD.
