Tel: 020 7284 7384
Email: [email protected] 
Website: http://www.jewishmuseum.org.uk/

A resource for Jewish schools

What we do
The Jewish Museum is an enjoyable place to visit, a cultural landmark, and home to world-class objects and exhibitions which tell the extraordinary story of Jewish life in Britain, from 1066 to today. The religion and social history which form the core of our galleries are complemented by exciting changing exhibitions highlighting different aspects of Jewish identity and culture.

What we offer schools
The Jewish Museum offers a wide range of workshops which enable students to explore key themes in Judaism as well as to investigate the rich and interesting narrative of Jewish history. All workshops at the Jewish Museum are interactive and cross curricular; encourage a sense of discovery and aim to inspire young people to look at the world from a different point of view. Object handling is a central feature of each workshop. As well as encouraging personal and social skills, workshops develop pupils’ creativity, critical thinking, literacy and communication skills.

Recommended workshops:

• Jewish Eastenders: A Victorian story (upper key stage 2)
• Jewish Eastenders: an immigrant story (key stage 3)
• First World War: Remember Me (upper Key Stage 2, Key stages 3,4, and 5)

Workshops fun for approximately two hours. There is an option to stay for a whole day with a morning and afternoon workshop.

Minimum and maximum group size
Any size group but there is a minimum charge of £75

Cost to school
£3.50 plus VAT per pupil per workshop

Self-guided visits are £3 plus VAT per pupil and £6 plus VAT per adult

This is what schools say about us
"This experience has enriched learning in a way that would not be possible in a classroom"

Tel: 07946 214 798
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ukjewishfilm.org/

We aim to develop a culture where Jewish and Israeli film is recognised and enjoyed by the widest possible audience

What we do
UK Jewish Film showcases a wide range of feature films, documentaries and shorts, which tell varied stories of Jewish and Israeli culture and life. Since inception our UK and international film Festivals have reached over 150,000 visitors. We aim to develop a culture where Jewish and Israeli film is recognised and enjoyed by the widest possible audience, and to position Jewish related film at the heart of British culture. Our work encourages pride of, and knowledge in, our Jewish culture amongst our younger generations and promotes understanding and awareness towards Jewish and Israeli people and culture.

We have a small education team offering workshops, film screenings, educational resources and advice on using Jewish film in the classroom.

What we offer schools

• Hackney Roots  - an online educational resource featuring film clips, interactive tasks and filmmaking guidance. Through film screenings, online resources and face to face workshops, we aim to educate a generation of young people, Jewish and non-Jewish, about the significance of the East End and Hackney in Anglo-Jewish culture as a starting point for discussion about wider concepts of cultural identity and cultural heritage.  The intergenerational, film based programme is targeted primarily at year 8 students in secondary schools. Click here to see a trailer about the pilot project

• Holocaust education  - film screenings with Q&As; advice on pedagogical approaches to using Holocaust films in the classroom; suggestions for suitable films from our extensive archive.

• Interfaith education – film screenings with Q&As; development of interfaith, film-based projects engaging schools and youth groups.

• Yom Ha’atzmaut – recommending, sourcing and curating films for schools to celebrate Israeli culture and independence.

Cost to school
Most programmes are fully funded although there can be costs incurred to clear rights to screen some films in schools (between £150-£200 depending on the licence held by the school).

This is what schools say about us

Tel: 020 7443 5101
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jewishinteractive.org

Jewish Interactive UK is the center for Jewish educational technology and computing in the UK, revitalising Jewish learning through innovative, interactive apps and inspirational training.

What we do
In a unique fashion, JI creates innovative and interactive Jewish (online) multimedia programs for primary school children. We are using modern technology to help inspire and assist our Jewish educators, who seek to make Torah more relevant, accessible and alive to Jewish children and their parents, globally.

Our groundbreaking apps are now being used consistently in over 40 different schools and organisations in the UK and over 200 globally, reaching and impacting over 100,000 children.

Furthermore, as JI is available online, this means that the connection we help to create between our children, and their heritage and history, is reinforced at home and their journey of discovery is enjoyed together with their parents.

Through our ground-breaking educational apps and programmes, in-school training and pioneering partnerships, JI has become leaders in the field, transforming and impacting thousands of children's Jewish learning, literally bringing Judaism to our children's fingertips.

What we offer schools

• Engaging, innovative Jewish  child friendly applications and online learning
• Blended learning and educator resources
• 21st century learning workshops
• Jewish iPad labs
• Digital creations for students by students
• Networking for educators, children and their families
• E-safety workshops for parents
• Coding clubs
• Animation/movie-making clubs
• ICT/Computing forums for coordinators
• Jewish app guides
• Create your own app course

Minimum and maximum group size
JI will cater for any size

Cost to school
Various membership offers and course rates

This is what schools say about us

“13 years of Insets and this is the only one where I’ve actually learnt anything” Using ipads to enhance JS lessons Sinai school

“Unbelievable! The most forward thinking force in Jewish Education” G Sher, Sinai School

“The work JI does is unique. Whilst there are trainers who can show some useful apps, only JI can speak to both Kodesh and Chol teachers with direct relevance to both. The Apps and Programmes created by JI are exhilirating Jewish education!” 
E Chody, Mathilda Marks Kennedy Primary School

Tel:020 7424 6860
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.weizmann.org.uk

Weizmann UK supports and raises awareness of the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel

What we do
WEIZMANN UK’s mission is to communicate and support the work of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and promote increased collaboration between the Institute and UK universities.

Science education is a high priority for the Weizmann Institute of Science and Weizmann UK aims to bring the Institute’s excellent science education programmes to sixth form students.

What we offer schools
Year 12 – The Weizmann UK Safe Cracking Physics Tournament. Teams of five students design and build a safe with locking mechanisms based on the principles of physics. The top three teams win a travel grant to enable them to participate in the International Safe Cracking Tournament at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel.

Year 13 – The Dr Bessie Lawrence International Summer Science Institute (ISSI). An opportunity for students ages 17-18 to spend a month at the Weizmann Institute and become part of a research team alongside leading scientists. Students work on cutting edge research projects as well as having the opportunity to explore Israel and make life-long friends with over 80 like-minded students. Each year Weizmann UK have 10 scholarship funded places for UK students.

Cost to school
Dependent on programme but heavily funded.

This is what schools say about us

“What makes the Weizmann Institute’s competition so special is the combination of the theoretical physics side with the practical skills needed to build the safe and a bit of creativity thrown in.” Mr Deakin, Physics Teacher talking about the Weizmann UK Safe Cracking Competition.

"The programme made a huge difference to both my confidence and ability, without that I wouldn't have even been considered for a place at my dream university." Rhys Jones, ISSI Alumnus 2015

"I was given an opportunity to attend the summer scheme at the Weizmann Institute and I have reaped the benefit ever since." ISSI Alumus 1988

Tel: 020 8209 3155
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.idi.org.uk

Promoting Jewish identity and engagement with Israel through Israeli dance, as well as community cohesion through dance performance

What we do
Our focus as an organisation is on programme development, training teachers in their use, promoting Jewish identity and building community cohesion - our projects impact on some 5,000 children and young people in the UK and many thousands worldwide. We have a number of performing troupes starting with children aged 10-11 and including dancers in their 40s, 50s and 60s. We also run recreational Israeli dance classes for adults.
 

What we offer schools

• One off or regular dance classes;
• Support for a school's own dance classes;
• Facilitate Israeli dance performing troupes within the school (at secondary or primary Years 4-6);
• Provision of teaching materials;
• An annual Children's Dance Festival for Years 2-6 primary school children and an Early Years event for reception and Year 1

Minimum/maximum group size
Anything is possible

Cost to school
Dependent on times and experience of teacher supplied but usually in the £40-£60 per hour range.

This is what schools say about us
"At the Independent Jewish Day School, Israeli dance classes mirror our religious Zionist ethos. Through dance the pupils learn Ivrit through the words of songs, they learn about Israeli culture and music and of course they have fun whilst being physically active." Lady Deborah Kestenbaum (Assistant Head, Independent Jewish Day School)