How ShalomLearning Uses Schoology to Boost Student Success
In today’s educational landscape, assessments and feedback are more than just tools to measure knowledge—they’re essential components of meaningful learning. When used well, they help students reflect, grow, and succeed. For educators, they offer insight into student progress and the opportunity to refine instruction in real time. At ShalomLearning, our educators benefit from access to […]
Embracing Technology in Jewish Education: A Synergistic Approach
In the evolving landscape of Jewish education, integrating technology has become essential to engage today’s learners effectively. ShalomLearning, a non-profit organization, exemplifies this integration by providing innovative, flexible, and comprehensive programs that resonate with modern educational needs. In a recent episode of the “Adapting: The Future of Jewish Education” podcast, host David Bryfman converses with […]
Beyond the Classroom: How ShalomLearning Builds Jewish Community in a Digital World
Jewish education isn’t just about learning traditions—it’s about feeling part of a community. But for many families, access to a local Jewish learning environment isn’t always possible. That’s where ShalomLearning steps in, creating an engaging and interactive space where students connect with Jewish values and each other, no matter where they are. “I was worried […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month Through the Story of Purim and the Power of Jewish Learning
March is a time to reflect on the contributions of remarkable women throughout history. It is also the month when we celebrate Purim, a holiday that centers around the courage and leadership of Queen Esther. At ShalomLearning, we recognize that education is a powerful tool in shaping future generations, and the story of Purim provides […]
Devin Schain: A Washingtonian Making a Difference in Jewish Education
ShalomLearning is honored to have been featured in the Washington Jewish Week, highlighting his work as an entrepreneur, adjunct professor, philanthropist, marathon runner, and proud father. The article focused on his passion for Jewish education and his non-profit organization, ShalomLearning. ShalomLearning was inspired by Devin’s children’s busy schedules and the need for more flexibility in […]
ShalomLearning Provided Temple Sholom with Quality Content during Covid and Beyond
Shari Rothstein started as the Director of Congregational Learning at Temple Sholom of West Essex in New Jersey in 2019. While her goal was to spend the first year understanding the program without making too many changes, the pandemic hit nine months into her tenure. Struggling to Adapt to Covid Realities Most of Temple Sholom’s […]
Announcing the New “Remember Ten Seven: The Power of Collective Memory” Curriculum from ShalomLearning
In response to the events of October 7 and the upcoming anniversary, ShalomLearning is proud to introduce the Ten Seven curriculum. This new resource is designed to help middle and high school students and their families reflect on this tragic chapter in Jewish history, honor the memories of those impacted by the attack on Israel, […]
What Partnership Means at ShalomLearning
Our Partners are Our Community I joined the ShalomLearning team over 8 years ago after 20 years of working as a teacher, family educator, and education director in synagogue schools, youth programs and Jewish camps. From Day 1, I loved how committed the organization was to sharing ideas and building relationships. To us, partners are […]
What’s New for the 2024-2025 ShalomLearning School Year
ShalomLearning is always seeking new and innovative ways to enhance our curriculum and empower Jewish educators to engage with students. Here are some of the exciting updates we have made for 2024-2035. Enhanced Technology We’ve streamlined Schoology, our learning management system, to simplify how you access learning materials. Here’s a quick video to show how […]
7 Reasons Why ShalomLearning is Different from Traditional Jewish Curricula
ShalomLearning was founded with the understanding that most Jewish educators don’t have time to create and update innovative and engaging teaching materials. Full-time Jewish educators typically dedicate 1.5 hours of prep time for every hour of classroom instruction. But most Jewish educators are part-time and often volunteers so they simply don’t have that amount of […]
