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Some 350 Jewish educators, school leaders and educational professionals from around the world gathered in Jerusalem from October 12–15 for the Global Jewish Educators Summit, organized by Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, headed by Minister Amichai Chikli, through UnitEd.

Among the participating organizations was SmartJ, the international educational initiative of the Federation of Jewish Communities (FJC), which operates in partnership with the Ministry and UnitEd.

At the summit’s educational exhibition, SmartJ presented its original curricula, interactive learning methods and innovative approach to informal Jewish education, demonstrating how modern educational tools can be combined with Jewish values to create meaningful learning experiences for children.

The summit brought together approximately 250 educators from Jewish communities worldwide and 100 Israeli educators. The four-day program included professional workshops, discussions and educational visits. A special opening ceremony, attended by Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Minister Amichai Chikli, honored eight outstanding Jewish educators for their contributions to Jewish education.

For the SmartJ team, the gathering provided an opportunity to exchange ideas with international colleagues, explore new educational approaches and establish professional connections. The experience will help further develop SmartJ’s programs, advancing its mission to inspire young Jewish children, nurture their potential and deepen their connection to Jewish heritage and community.

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