Combining the expertise of the Tanenbaum and the Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS), this interactive workshop equips educators to navigate religious identity in the classroom with confidence. Participants will bridge "how to talk about religion" with "what to teach," using teaching about Judaism as a practical case study for religious inclusivity. Grounded in the culturally responsive "3Bs" framework (Belief, Behavior, Belonging), you will explore inclusive pedagogical practices, learn to turn tense conversations into respectful curiosity, and leave with a complete toolkit to counter misinformation and foster nuanced religious literacy across any curriculum.

This is an open workshop, but registration is required to attend. Register Here!

Using archaeology, ancient texts, and current research, we will explore ancient Israel society in the context of ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations. Focusing on daily life, religion, and law, students will be able to develop a fuller picture of the Israelites' role in the ancient world and the development of Judaism as we know it today.

This is an open workshop, but registration is required to attend. Register Here!

Join Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) at the NCSS Annual Conference for Session #305: "Building Democracy: Jewish Voices in Early America," taking place in the Randolph 3 room.

As the nation continues its AM250 celebration, join ICS to explore the gap between founding ideals and true religious liberty. Using primary sources, we’ll examine how early Jewish civic action helped build a strong representative democracy.

We'd love to meet you, so please be sure to stop by exhibit booth #611.

Join Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) at the NCSS Annual Conference for Session #491: "Ancient Foundations, Contemporary Expressions: Gaining Insight Into Judaism," taking place in the Haymarket room.

Knowledge of the world’s religions is essential for understanding history, literature, art, and contemporary events, as well as cultivating mutual respect amongst different faiths. Explore one of the world’s oldest religions as we highlight Judaism’s beliefs, behaviors, and experiences of belonging and provide a framework for teaching about all religions.

We'd love to meet you, so please be sure to stop by exhibit booth #611.

This workshop will explore the road to religious liberty by analyzing restrictive 1776 state constitutions through the lens of early Jewish American experiences to highlight their role in the shift toward full civic equality.

This is an open workshop, but registration is required to attend. Register Here!

Join the Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) and The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History for an interactive professional development workshop honoring International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27). Together, we will examine the history of Jewish life and anti-Jewish hatred through classroom-ready activities and primary sources. ICS will trace the 2,000-year roots of European antisemitism before the Holocaust, providing practical tools to help students understand its persistence. The Weitzman will explore how 140,000 Holocaust survivors rebuilt their lives, raised families, and created new futures in modern America.

This is an open workshop, but registration is required to attend. Register Here!

This workshop outlines the origins of antisemitism across four distinct forms, providing educators with the necessary historical context for teaching about the Holocaust while connecting history with modern examples.

This is an open workshop, but registration is required to attend. Register Here!

Explore the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict through primary source documents and teaching strategies that support critical analysis of texts. Participants will develop content knowledge, experience student activities, and receive ready-to-use resources that are easily embeddable into virtual learning platforms. These include detailed lesson plans, primary source documents, source analysis tools, maps, videos, and more.

This is an open workshop, but registration is required to attend. Register Here!

March 8-12th is National Civic Learning Week! Make sure you and your students are prepared to celebrate by attending this PD event that explores the road to religious liberty by analyzing restrictive 1776 state constitutions through the lens of early Jewish American experiences to highlight their role in the shift toward full civic equality.

This is an open workshop, but registration is required to attend. Register Here!

The Middle East is often viewed as a region fueled by conflict. In this session, explore environmental crisis points in the area, like climate change and water scarcity and how they are being addressed through peaceful transboundary collaboration.

This is an open workshop, but registration is required to attend. Register Here!