Jewish Studies in NSW

There is an array of exciting and challenging Jewish Studies courses offered at educational institutions across Sydney. 

For ADULTS

The Shalom Institute
The Shalom Institute's activities centre on an exploration and celebration of our Jewish heritage by developing a learning community. A range of exciting educational programs is provided for adult members of our community, including the Melton and Mosaic courses and a range of learning events through each year. www.shalom.edu.au.

Mandelbaum House
Mandelbaum House offers educational events and courses in subjects related to Judaism. http://www.mandelbaum.usyd.edu.au/home.htm

The University of Sydney
The University of Sydney offers a wide range in subjects at undergraduate and graduate levels. Courses include Jewish Civilisation, Thought and Culture, Classical Hebrew & Jewish Texts, Biblical Studies, Yiddish and Modern Middle East (including Israel) Studies.  
www.arts.usyd.edu.au/hebrew_biblical_jewish_studies/about/index.shtml

The University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales offers a program in Jewish Studies concentrating on the modern period. Courses include Jews in Modern Society, the Holocaust and Arab-Israeli Conflict.  www.arts.unsw.edu.au/jewishstudies/

The Sydney Jewish Museum
The Sydney Jewish Museum is a museum of Australian Jewish History and the Holocaust. It offers a wide range of educational materials and programs from resource packs and lesson plans to student visits and teacher professional development (accredited by the NSW Institute of Teachers). www.sydneyjewishmuseum.com.au

For SCHOOL-AGED STUDENTS

Academy BJE, The NSW Board of Jewish Education
Academy BJE provides Jewish education to Jewish students in state and non-Jewish private schools in NSW. It also offers school and teacher groups study programs including visits to synagogues, the Sydney Jewish Museum and other sites of Jewish interest. Its website is the most comprehensive Judaism resource in the southern hemisphere. www.bje.org.au

The NSW Board of Progressive Jewish Education
The Board of Progressive Jewish Education oversees Jewish education for all ages from five to 18 who affiliate with Progressive Judaism. www.bpje.org.au

For TEACHERS

Contact the Education Manager of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies on 93601600 or email benmenashe@nswjbd.com for information or to arrange relevant Professional Development courses at Jewish institutions including the NSW Jewish Board of Education, The Shalom Institute, The Sydney Jewish Museum and others.