A Survey of Jewish Education Provision in Europe and FSU

In 2013, the Foundation will be launching a new grant programme to support Jewish education and enhance leadership in Jewish education. The Foundation is interested in your views: we’d like to know more about what is currently available in your community, the specific challenges you are facing in providing educational opportunities for members of your community, and your dreams for the future of Jewish education in your community.

If you would like to help us understand more about the educational needs of your community, please fill in this brief survey form by Monday 6th August, 2012.

This survey is mainly intended for leaders of communal organisations offering educational programmes, but replies are welcome from individuals with experience of Jewish education and institutions (e.g. museums) offering Jewish education in non-traditional settings.

Please Note: completing this survey DOES NOT commit the Foundation to funding your organisation or project.

Organisational data

Organisation name *

Website address

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

Country *

Post code *

Contact person

Name *

Position

Email address *

Telephone

About your Organisation

Please provide a brief description of your organisation or project (max 200w) *

Previous grant

Have you ever received a grant from the Rothschild Foundation (Hanadiv) Europe – previously known as The Rothschild Foundation (Europe), Hanadiv Charitable Foundation and Bat Hanadiv? * yes no

Please note: You can choose multiple answers to all questions in this section

What type of educational programmes do you provide? * Jewish nursery (ages 0-3) Jewish kindergarten Jewish primary school Jewish high school Jewish university Religious boys yeshiva Religious girls seminary Sunday School or after-school classes for children Formal adult education Informal adult education Melton Centre Course Other

Please explain :

Where do the educational programmes take place? * Jewish community centre Jewish summer camps Municipal/government building Museum Private Homes Schools Synagogue Youth Centres Website/Social media Other

Please explain :

What level of education do your programme instructors/teachers possess? * BA in Jewish Studies BA in another topic MA in Jewish Studies MA in another topic Teaching qualification Professional Development Courses in informal Jewish education Qualification from religious institutions None Other

Please explain :

What ages do your programmes mainly cater for? * Children aged 0 – 5 Primary school age children High school student University students Young adults and professionals New parents/Young families Families with school age children Adults 30 – 64 Senior Citizens: 65 + Other

Please explain :

What are the main topics covered? * Conversion to Judaism classes Hebrew Language Israel and Middle East Jewish festivals and the calendar Jewish History Jewish life cycle Jewish-themed literature Jewish culture & art topics Traditional Texts – eg Talmud, Bible etc Women’s studies Yiddish language Other

Please explain :

Do participants / students receive a qualification upon the completion of your education programme? If yes, which? * Certificate of attendance Diploma Highschool leaving certificate Jewish educators diploma None Other

Please explain :

What are the main challenges in providing educational programmes * Disinterest from members of the community Disinterest from the communal leadership Lack of finances Lack of resources: e.g. books, teaching aids, physical space etc Lack of trained educators Other

Please explain:

How do you advertise your education programme? * Jewish Organisations Local and/or Jewish newspaper Synagogues/Community – either announcement or newsletter Social Media e.g. Facebook/Twitter Website Word of mouth Other

Please explain :

Do you use any online resources or other digital media for educational purposes? Please explain. What sort of web-based resources would you find helpful? Which organisations do you co-operate with? What organisations do you rely on for support and training? What has been the impact of the educational programmes? What are the educational priorities for your community and/or organisation in the next 3 years? If the Foundation could provide one thing to enhance the provision of education in your community or institution, what would that be? OTHER THAN FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Permission

Thank you for your assistance. Are you happy for the Rothschild Foundation (Hanadiv) Europe to contact you for further information about your organisation? yes no