1. Experientializing Chagei Tishrei for my Learners

This practical four-part course empowers Jewish educators to transform ideas into effective, engaging lessons by focusing on clear goals, purposeful openings, smooth transitions, meaningful closings, and intentional planning rooted in a backwards planning framework. DATES: Nov 25, Dec 2, 9, 16 TIME: Tuesday, 4 -5pm Eastern Part of the JSITT Certificate track USE CODE: 'PCJEONLINE' - FOR 50% FIRST-YEAR DISCOUNT

About the Course

This four-session series helps Jewish educators move from idea to impact by applying a goals-based framework to lesson planning. Participants will identify meaningful learning goals, explore strategies for student engagement, and gain practical tools for structuring lessons that flow and build toward deep learning. With a focus on the realities of Jewish Studies classrooms, this course empowers educators to bring clarity, intentionality, and creativity to every session they lead.

Plan with Purpose

Learn how to anchor every lesson in clear, meaningful goals that guide your teaching and your students’ learning.

Make Every Moment Count

Discover how to craft strong openings, smooth transitions, and intentional closings that keep students engaged from start to finish.

Turn Ideas into Impact

Gain practical tools and a step-by-step process to transform your teaching ideas into structured, effective lesson plans.

Meet Your Instructor

Rabbi Reuven Margrett is the Associate Director, North America, of the Pardes Center for Jewish Educators, where he designs, directs, and teaches impactful courses, seminars, and webinars for all types of Jewish educators in North America and beyond.

Ignite Your Lesson Planning Journey Today

Discover the power of strategic lesson planning to transform your teaching and student learning!

$240.00

Enroll Now

More about this Course...

Designing an effective lesson begins with knowing exactly how you want your learners to grow - and how to get them there. This course guides Jewish educators through the essential elements of lesson and session planning, with a focus on crafting clear goals and building each part of the lesson to support those outcomes. Participants will explore how to open a class with purpose, transition smoothly between activities, and close with intention, all while keeping students engaged and on track. We'll discuss what makes a lesson/session flow and how to balance content, pacing, and energy throughout. Whether you teach in a day school, camp, synagogue, or informal setting, this course will help you bring greater structure, creativity, and clarity to your teaching. You'll walk away with practical tools and, most importantly, gain a goal-based mindset for designing learning that matters.