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Lifnai Vlifnim Events

Lifnai Vlifnim’s programs and events offer educators and community members opportunities to experience our methodology as adult learners: connecting with peers, deepening their own inner world, and building the skills and mindsets at the heart of facilitation.

Learn your wayOur offerings span virtual courses, in-person workshops, seminars, and more. Whether you’re exploring as an individual or joining with colleagues from your school or community, there’s a path for you here.

Better togetherAttending alongside a team of two or more from your educational setting is especially encouraged, as the learning goes further when done together.

Learn with us

Come for a day. Leave with a new way of learning.

Educators and community members from across the country learn Torah together, slow down, and actually connect. People walk in as colleagues and walk out as a chaburah.

Find your event
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workshop
Chizzuk from Rav Dov as we end a very early chagim season and prepare for a long stretch to winter break
seminar
Come and learn about: How can schools become places of authentic religious and spiritual growth — for teachers and students alike? How can we learn and teach Torah in ways that deepen connection? How can tefillah become a way of truly talking to Hashem?
workshop
What makes Lev Hashavua more than a social emotional learning program? Come learn with our master educators and walk away with a new mindset and practical strategies for bringing Hashem into every part of your Lev Hashavua experience.
seminar
Join educators from around the world for two immersive days — learning deeper ways to connect with colleagues, ourselves, God and the Jewish people. Tracks for educators new to Lifnai Vlifnim, and for those already experiencing or facilitating it in their schools.
course
Bring the warmth of summer learning into the winter. Monthly Lifnai Vlifnim learning for women educators, October through January, led by Shira Schiowitz and Sarah Salvay. Three group vaad learning sessions and two coaching sessions, then meet in person at the Winter Seminar.
course
-For teachers of 9th grade students -Focus on issues that you are facing in your 9th grade classroom, including group dynamics, tailoring limmudim in a way that is developmentally appropriate for 9th graders, and navigating parnasut with a group that is really meeting each other for the first time with maturity as an emerging strength
fellowship
Join a group of teachers working to bring their teaching of Gemara to the next level.

Participants share

“Getting to really experience Lifnai Vlifnim with a group, I saw how in such a short time it can build so much connection. This shows me the potential impact it has for my students.”

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Alise Gold
ICJA Chicago

“From practical ways to apply the methodology to conceptual thinking about teaching and living, I learned the importance of learning by experiencing.”

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Zehavit Meltzer
Bialik College

“I learned that slowing things down, in Torah study, tefilla, listening to others, and listening to myself, can have a profound impact on my overall mental, emotional and spiritual health. I learned to trust my instincts and I felt that I belong where I am; I have the inner strength, confidence, and calm to lead a school.”

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Ariel Cohen
Manhattan Day School

I used to just talk to HaShem only when I needed something but now I find myself saying “HaShem, I am davening now because I want to talk to You”. This class taught me to look for Him and want Him in my life more.

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Maayanot High School

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