Resources for Jewish Educators

Our initiatives empower educators, students, and communities to preserve Sephardic and Mizrahi heritage while fostering awareness and combating antisemitism.

Toolkits & Curriculum

Sephardi & Mizrahi Education Toolkit

Sephardi & Mizrahi Education Toolkit

A compendium of recommendations, strategies, and resources to help educators learn about Sephardi and Mizrahi heritage and shape inclusive school environments.

Journey to the Mizrah Curriculum

Journey to the Mizrah Curriculum

An educational initiative that introduces students to the experiences, stories, and resilience of Mizrahi Jews. With ready-to-use classroom content, the curriculum fosters understanding, empathy, and inclusion.

Research

Sephardic & Mizrahi Jews in the U.S.

Sephardic & Mizrahi Jews in the U.S.

A dedicated research and resource hub exploring the history, culture, and communities of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews in America. Find articles, historical documentation, community data, and ongoing scholarship to support education and identity work.

Study of Jewish NY

Study of Jewish NY

A comprehensive assessment of Sephardic and Mizrahi inclusion across New York's Jewish day schools. This report examines curriculum, leadership diversity, cultural representation, and community engagement, offering evidence-based recommendations for improving equity and inclusion in Jewish education.

Study of Jewish LA

Study of Jewish LA

An in-depth look at Sephardic and Mizrahi inclusion in Los Angeles Jewish day schools and camps. The report highlights gaps in representation, curriculum, and leadership while offering clear recommendations to strengthen diversity and belonging in Jewish education.

Jewish Traditions

Shabbat Guide

Shabbat Guide

A cultural supplement designed for educators, families, and communities seeking to integrate Sephardic and Mizrahi customs into Shabbat experiences. Includes backgrounds, traditions, and practical suggestions for observance.

Rosh Hashanah Guide

Rosh Hashanah Guide

A curated guide that blends traditions, historical context, and cultural recipes from Sephardic and Mizrahi communities for Rosh Hashanah. Use it to enrich celebrations and classroom lessons alike.

Passover Guide

Passover Guide

Delve into Sephardic and Mizrahi Passover practices with this guide to Mimouna and other heritage customs. Includes historical reflections, cultural background, and community practices to deepen the Passover experience.

Training & Workshops

Sephardic Leadership Fellowship

Sephardic Leadership Fellowship

A six-month program designed to empower Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish communal professionals, lay leaders, and allies. Fellows gain leadership training, build community, and learn from top scholars and thought leaders to strengthen Jewish life with authentic representation of Sephardic and Mizrahi heritage.

Training and workshops for Jewish Institutions

Training and workshops for Jewish Institutions

A six-month program designed to empower Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish communal professionals, lay leaders, and allies. Fellows gain leadership training, build community, and learn from top scholars and thought leaders to strengthen Jewish life with authentic representation of Sephardic and Mizrahi heritage.

Workshop 1

Workshop 1

A six-month program designed to empower Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish communal professionals, lay leaders, and allies. Fellows gain leadership training, build community, and learn from top scholars and thought leaders to strengthen Jewish life with authentic representation of Sephardic and Mizrahi heritage.

Journals

Distinctions Journal

Distinctions Journal

A six-month program designed to empower Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish communal professionals, lay leaders, and allies. Fellows gain leadership training, build community, and learn from top scholars and thought leaders to strengthen Jewish life with authentic representation of Sephardic and Mizrahi heritage.