Melamedet is a Sephardic teacher training program in Jewish education, dedicated to training community women to become excellent, effective, and dedicated Judaic Studies educators within our community schools. Our mission is to create an environment that instills the skills necessary to fulfill each student’s potential as a future educator and leader in our community.We aim to foster professional Judaic studies teachers who have a deep and passionate love of learning and teaching, are ethical, self-confident, and righteous Torah-observant Jews committed to lifelong learning, community service, and the fulfillment of the potential of their students. As a school rooted in Jewish law, we are committed to ensuring that each student receives an all-encompassing and rich education with emphasis on Judaic Content, Halakha, Pedagogy, Philosophy, and Psychology.

Melamedet is a 3 year interactive online teacher training program, with in person sessions during the summers. Each year includes 2 semesters with 2 courses per semester. Courses include weekly one hour learning sessions with the course instructor online, followed by assignments to be completed by the end of each week. We will be working through the online platform “Canvas” where teachers can post weekly lectures, videos, slideshows, discussion boards, assignments and assessments each week for students to engage in and complete by a set deadline.

We will be utilizing the online video conference platform “Zoom Pro” for live class sessions.

Summer Sessions are in person and more informal.

For further information, please see our Student Staff Handbook.

·       Each graduate should have the skills necessary to serve as an effective Judaic Studies Teacher in our community schools

·       Each graduate should be dedicated to her customs and traditions as a Halakhic Jew, and develop a profound love for our community Klal Yisrael

·       Each graduate should be equipped with a bachelor’s degree in addition to becoming certified through Melamedet

·       Each graduate should have a love, desire, and ongoing curiosity for teaching and learning

·       Each graduate should establish a strong connection with the staff, and feel comfortable coming to them with questions and concerns

 ·       Each graduate should give back to our community through teaching and through acts of leadership 

·       Each graduate should have a growth mindset, and always look for new challenges and opportunities to learn

·       Each graduate should think creatively and collaborate well with others