Email: [email protected]
Website: www.j-tvchannel.com

Promoting Jewish identity to young people through engaging videos on social media

What we do
We provide informal, inspiring and engaging Jewish video content on Jewish wisdom, current affairs and entertainment. Our aim is to inspire positive Jewish identity in young people.

What we offer schools
We can offer excellent clips for you to use in your classroom – about both Judaism and Israel. We can also do live events in schools – such as “Grill the Rabbi” which we did at JFS.

School years we work with
Best for Year 11+

Minimum and maximum group size
No limit!

Cost to school
To be discussed

This is what schools say about us
Rafi Joseph, Jewish studies teacher at JFS believes J-TV held a superb, unprecedented event that engaged their sixth formers in an electric way.

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 7319 9169
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wizo.org

WIZO is the leading social welfare organisation in Israel supporting Israel's most vulnerable

What we do
WIZO (the Women's International Zionist Organisation) was established in 1918 in the UK by Rebecca Sieff and Vera Weizmann and today is the leading social welfare charity working with the Israeli government.

For over 95 years, WIZO has been a lifeline for thousands of vulnerable people where one in three children live below the poverty line.

WIZO supports over 800 dynamic projects in Israel covering all life stages from babies to the elderly.

WIZO provides vital services and programmes to all citizens regardless of race or religion.

Projects include day care centres where babies and children receive an education, therapy and hot meals; vocational schools and youth villages that care for at risk teenagers; community centres that support single parent families and the elderly; and protected shelters for women and children who have suffered abuse.

WIZO’s ethos is to equip individuals with the skills to enable them to improve their lives and in turn build a better Israel.

WIZO has fundraising groups in 50 countries across the globe comprising 250,000 active members; WIZOUK has 85 fundraising groups and thousands of supporters.

What we offer schools

• an insight into our work with Israel's most vulnerable
• a film with interactive session

Cost to school
No cost

This is what schools say about us
"I just spoke to one of the J-Soc Chairs from Highgate who said they really enjoyed the session and how interactive it was, plus they thought the video was very interesting. Sounds like it was a great assembly!" Debra Green, IJAMS

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 7424 6423
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ujia.org

Make your mark on the Jewish story

What we do
UJIA School to School Partnership Programme creates meaningful connections with schools of the same ethos in the UK and in northern Israel allowing them to learn with each other, from each other and about each other.

UJIA Magic Moments Programme brings a delegation of teenagers from the Western Galilee to the UK to spend a week with several Jewish communities, commemorating Yom Hazikaron and celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut.

UJIA Ethiopian Bar/Bat Mitzvah Programme allows children approaching their transition into Jewish adulthood to pair their simcha with Ethiopian children living in Israel today, with the emphasis on informal education and Tzedakah.

What we offer schools
If you require further information please use the contact details above.

We offer schools and pupils the opportunity of joining and benefitting from any of our programmes.

Cost to school
Varies by individual programme

This is what schools say about us

"The partnership is giving UK children a true understanding of what Israeli children experience, helping them identify with Israel on a more personal level."

Tel: 020 7424 6475
Email: [email protected] 
Website: www.ujia.org

Make your mark on the Jewish story

What we do
The UJIA Informal Education Department works across the community supporting Hadracha and Israel education in schools, youth movements and with students and young adults.

In schools UJIA works in both Jewish and mainstream schools running, managing and financially supporting a range of programmes that brings informal education on Jewish identity, Israel and hadracha into the normal school day.

UJIA is proud of the work we do in providing continued, major funding and educational support to inspirational, peer-led organisations. Our work directly benefits over 10,000 young people each year. With UJIA’s support, each youth movement encourages its members to experience, to learn and to develop as Jews by engaging 8–23 year-olds across the UK in weekly programmes, educational seminars, residential camps and Israel Tour. The movements offer unparalleled opportunities to meet other young Jewish people and to have fun whilst exploring personal connections to both Judaism and Israel.

UJIA also works with students and young adults to help them continue their Jewish journey by offering a range of Israel engagement programmes. We are the UK providers of the Birthright programme, a free 10 day trip to Israel for young adults aged 18 – 26 who have never been on an organised trip to Israel before. In partnership with UJS we also work with Masa to offer UK students and young adults the opportunity to spend a period of 5 months or longer in Israel.

What we offer schools
Within the Jewish schools, the UJIA Informal Education Department offers a variety of programmes to engage pupils in Israel and their Jewish identities.

UJIA runs the innovative UR UNI LIFE campus preparation programme, which offers a range of sessions designed specifically for pupils in 6th Form. Delivered in partnership with UJS, UR UNI LIFE gets pupils thinking about their choices after school, including what life on campus might be like and what it means to be Jewish at university. The programme also offers practical tips on topics such as food, money, accommodation, staying safe on a night out and what to do if you find your exams are scheduled for Shabbat.

UJIA provides Israel education within the Jewish secondary schools for students in Year 9 upwards to engage them in the country’s people, history, culture, society and politics. UJIA’s commitment to bringing Israel engagement into school life is best showcased through Israel: Get Connected, a new initiative for which UJIA was a leading partner in conceiving, organising and funding. Israel: Get Connected brings together Year 12 students in Jewish secondary schools for a day of exciting, innovative Israel education, with speakers brought in from across the community and Israel. Last year’s event involved 500 students from seven Jewish secondary schools across London and Essex. Now in its second year, we look forward to welcoming other students from Jewish secondary schools from across the country.

Cost to school
Our aim is for there to be no cost to the school however some sessions or speakers may require a small contribution.

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)

Tel: 020 8457 2642
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gesheruk.org

Promoting Jewish unity, understanding and leadership

What we do
Gesher "bridges" the differences and brings together different sectors of Israeli society to foster respect, unity and a shared identity, to ensure a strong future for Israel and the Jewish people of the Diaspora.

What we offer schools
We offer an opportunity to learn and participate in Unity Day culminating in the Jerusalem Unity prize. The next Unity Day will take place on 6 June 2018. Click here for more info.

Cost to school
Nominal