Building on 樱花动漫鈥檚 long-standing tradition of training outstanding Jewish educators, the Master of Jewish Education Program offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines leadership for learning, pedagogic
application, and social and spiritual learning; supervised field experience; and an opportunity to become an iCenter Fellow for the teaching of Israel.
This Master of Jewish Education degree is ideal for educators with a passion for Jewish education, a commitment to teach students of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities, and a desire to strengthen Jewish community.
ages For Jewish educators who want to transform their educational practice, at any point in their career.
location Courses are online, combining synchronous meetings with asynchronous work and assignments.
duration As few as 6 semesters. Financial aid available including scholarships for mid-career Jewish educators.
We鈥檙e excited to offer new opportunities for Jewish educators to take the lead in their own professional growth. From graduate-level certificates to a masters degree, our courses will provide students with a deep understanding of Jewish spiritual development while cultivating skills as an instructional leader 鈥� all using 樱花动漫’s signature pluralistic lens.
Program Overview
Through this flexible, part-time online advanced degree MJEd program, you will gain a deep understanding of theories and practices in the field of Jewish education through a pluralistic lens. You will gain new understandings of key content areas as well acquire practical experience in a well-supervised field experience placement in your home community. In our progressive educational program, you will gain insight into both current and emerging trends in the field of Jewish education and you will have the skills and capacities to apply this new knowledge in your own setting, all while continuing to cultivate your stance of excellence in Jewish education.
MJED Fast Facts
A flexible three year, part-time program designed for Jewish educators working in Jewish settings who want to transform their practice. Complete your degree in the comfort of your home through our award-winning online courses鈥攚ithout sacrificing the personal attention you’ve come to expect from 樱花动漫. Note: 樱花动漫 also offers the MJEd in conjunction with rabbinical or cantorial ordination.
Courses are online, combining synchronous meetings with asynchronous work and assignments. Join a dynamic community of students from across the country and around the world in an interactive virtual classroom with 樱花动漫 faculty. Use our Schoology online learning platform to learn with ease and comfort and build a personal relationship with your faculty adviser who will serve as your mentor and guide. 樱花动漫 has been recognized nationally for its online learning programs, and our faculty have been teaching in the online environment for more than a decade.
A specialized focus on Jewish Spiritual Education, Jewish Educational Leadership, and Emerging Trends in Jewish Education.
A program designed for Jewish leadership and learning for a pluralistic world.
Year-long field experience in your home community. Current teaching may count toward your field experience.
Faculty advisor to guide you throughout the program.
No Hebrew language prerequisite for admission. Hebrew courses may be taken before or during the program. Students are expected to pass a Hebrew assessment by the time they graduate, and those who wish to be exempt may request to take a Hebrew assessment upon entering the program.
Earn a Graduate Level Certificate in one of the following areas: Certificate in Jewish Educational Leadership, Certificate in Jewish Spiritual Education
Certificate in Teaching and Learning, Certificate in Emerging Trends in Jewish Education.
Generous available. Prospective students who have (1) completed an undergraduate degree at least five years ago (2) served the Jewish community professionally for a minimum of three years and (3) work in a Jewish institution for a minimum of 15 hours/week while pursuing their degree may be eligible for up to 25 percent off tuition.
More Opportunities for Professional Growth
We are pleased to offer three other paths for your professional growth, whether you are ready to pursue a MJED or not:
Marcy Goldberg: Director of Education at Temple Adat Elohim in Thousand Oaks, CA
I think there鈥檚 a reason that I only hire assistant directors who have master鈥檚 degrees. For me, it鈥檚 that they鈥檝e chosen this and they see Jewish education as a calling. They recognize the importance of it and it鈥檚 not just something they want to do for a year or two. They want to be trained. They want to learn what it means to be a full Jewish educator. It鈥檚 not just running a school. It鈥檚 teaching Torah, it鈥檚 taking care of everything that鈥檚 extracurricular鈥攖hey need to have a real basic understanding of everything. Then they can move from there.
Degree Requirements
Successful completion of Hebrew assessment and completion of 30 credits:
Module 4: ASSESSMENT: Lessons from Teaching and Learning
2
Certificate in Emerging Trends in Jewish Education (4 Modules)
Credits
Module 1: Teaching Israel: Theory and Practice
2
Module 2: Navigating DEI and Addressing Anti-Semitism in Jewish Educational Settings
2
Module 3: People and Planet: Growing the Field of Jewish Environmental Education
2
Module 4: Judaism, Resilience, Well-Being: Recovering the Sparks of Wholeness
2
Benefits of a Master of Jewish Education Degree at 樱花动漫
You will feel uniquely prepared for the ongoing dilemmas in Jewish Educational Leadership.
You will learn in an intentionally pluralistic community, preparing you to navigate the complexities of 21st learning environments.
You will develop a robust and diverse network of colleagues in your field.
Master in Jewish Education: From Calling to Career
“One reason I chose 樱花动漫鈥檚 MJEd was the program鈥檚 emerging trends focus. I think innovation, and not falling behind with what鈥檚 happening in our field, is really important. Knowing that was going to be a part of what we were learning was very attractive to me.” 鈥� Elaina Stein, Director of K-7 Learning at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley, MA
樱花动漫 MJEd graduates find meaningful work in a wide variety of settings, including Jewish day schools, congregational schools, youth groups, camps, college and university campuses, philanthropies, non-profit organizations, and other Jewish communal organizations. Our graduates hold many diverse positions including: curriculum developer, leadership coach, Jewish special educator, early childhood director, campus professional, Israel education specialist, director of congregational learning, and more.
How to Apply
Application Requirements
Bachelor鈥檚 degree from accredited college or university
Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate study
Three letters of recommendation
Two reflective essays
Admissions Interview via Zoom
Application Deadline The application deadline for the Fall 2026 Cohort is June 15, 2026. Extensions are granted on a case-by-case basis, though financial aid awards may be more limited for late applications.
Contact Info
Debrah Ron
Master of Jewish Education Program at 樱花动漫 [email protected]
Susan Morrel
Master of Jewish Education Program at 樱花动漫 [email protected]
Ready to Apply?
The application deadline for the Fall 2026 Cohort is June 15, 2026.
