Tel: 020 8445 8060
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jwa.org.uk

Jewish Women’s Aid is the only specialist organisation in the UK supporting Jewish women and children affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

What we do
Jewish Women’s Aid supports over 700 Jewish women and girls throughout the UK every year. We help women and girls 16+ nationally and 14+ in London who have experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence. We offer a range of services including: a domestic abuse helpline and webchat service, the Dina sexual violence support service, counselling, children’s therapy and specialist support workers. Our education team reach out to thousands of students each year in schools, youth movements and on university campuses. We also carry out awareness raising events and professionals’ training within the community.

What we offer schools
We offer a bespoke Healthy Relationships Curriculum for pupils in secondary schools, youth movements and university campuses. We are also beginning to grow our programme to reach out to Year 6 pupils in primary schools. Our interactive and engaging workshops complement the new RSE curriculum in schools and sensitively address challenging topics as well as understanding the religious ethos of every school we work with.

Examples of our secondary school workshops include:
Identifying healthy friendships and peer pressure
Healthy relationships and characteristics of unhealthy relationships
Introduction to relationship abuse, coercive control and domestic abuse
Impact of pornography in relationships
Exploitative relationships and grooming
Healthy relationships and consent

In depth workshops for sixth formers:
Power dynamics, the portrayal of women in the media and its impact
Everyday sexism, toxic masculinity and sexual assault
Healthy relationships and relationship abuse
Sexual violence and consent
Consent culture and prep for campus life

Staff and governor training could include:
Greater understanding of domestic abuse, sexual assault and its impact on children
Supporting families and pupils experiencing domestic abuse in the home
Creating a ‘consent culture’ in a school community
Addressing sexism and toxic masculinity as a whole school approach
Designing a healthy relationships curriculum

Our enthusiastic and experienced facilitators ensure that our assemblies, workshops and specialised training for staff are of high quality and meet the needs of all involved. To book a workshop, assembly, staff inset or to find out more about our programmes please email our Education Manager [email protected] to find out more.

School years we work with
Ages 10-18

Minimum and maximum group size
Re run assemblies and interactive classroom based workshops (30 pupils max).
We are also happy to be part of a school’s informal education programme, running lunch time clubs or speaking as part of a school’s society.
We are currently developing our programmes to enable some of them to be delivered virtually during the current circumstances

Cost to school
Free

This is what schools say about us
‘Very enthusiastic speaker, kept students engaged and challenged their point of view - opened a really interesting discussion (got them thinking and using examples). Very educational and important issues addressed. Thank you.’

‘Excellent session. Pupils were very engaged. Thank you.’

Tel: 07985 466 952
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sadehfarm.co.uk and www.skeet.co.uk

The Jewish retreat centre and farm

What we do
Skeet Hill House is situated in Kent, set in seven acres of beautiful greenbelt countryside. It is the only fully kosher retreat residence in the UK and is easily accessible from London and beyond. It is a communal facility in the fullest sense of the word, used by youth groups, schools and synagogues from a cross-section of the Jewish community. There are 74 beds in total with accessible bedrooms and bathrooms available. Onsite is Sadeh, the Jewish farm which grows vegetables and teaches Jewish agricultural activities to a range of ages.

What we offer schools
Schools can book the retreat centre and grounds for day activities, weekend or week residential trips. There is a wealth of on-site facilities, including an obstacle course, tennis court, swimming pool, zip-wire, camp-fire and vast outdoor space for games and exploration. Sadeh provides Jewish outdoor educational activities for those groups who request it including harvest festival activities, picking/ sowing veggies, meeting our local bees, farm tours, tzedakah gardening and more.

Minimum and maximum group size
Maximum is 74

Cost to school
£40 + vat catered, £30 + vat non catered plus extra for educational activities and use of the swimming pool

This is what schools say about us
“We cannot thank you enough for your support and effort to accommodate our children. Thank you for many priceless moments.”

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 8989 8990
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jlgb.org

Positive Activities for Jewish Youth

What we do
The JLGB trains and develops young people of the Jewish faith to reach their potential through active citizenship, within both the Jewish and wider community, empowering them to become future leaders of tomorrow.

Through a diverse range of experiences and activities the JLGB seeks to enrich the lives of young Jewish people through its local, regional and national framework. The JLGB removes barriers to participation by providing positive activities within a fun, friendly, safe and structured environment, that meet the religious and cultural needs of the Jewish community.

The JLGB encourages friendship through achievement, recognition and personal development programmes, which prepare and enable young Jewish people to develop the essential life skills needed to help their transition from young person to adult life.

Central to the ethos of the JLGB is active citizenship and giving back to society. The JLGB encourages Jewish young people’s involvement in volunteering, inter-faith and intergenerational projects that have a positive impact in both the Jewish and wider communities.

What we offer schools
Through JLGB’s eVOLve young volunteering initiative, we run the following programmes engaging those in different school years in volunteering and social action:

Yrs 3 - 6 Junior Citizen Programme (Bright Spark Award)
Yrs 7 - 8 Yoni Jesner Award
Yrs 7 - 9 Citizenship & Community Involvement (Enterprise Award)
Yrs 9 - 11 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
Yrs 12 - 13 OCN Accredited Young Leadership and Social Action
Yrs 12 - 13 vInspired Award
Yrs 12 - 13 Specialist NCS Provision (Summer 2015)

Minimum and maximum group size
None

Cost to school
None

This is what schools say about us
“Over the years, hundreds of our students managed to complete their Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. This was made possible through the incredible efforts of the JLGB.” Jonathan Miller, Headteacher, JFS

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 7400 1331
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sueharristrust.org

Growing the number of Jewish bone marrow donors

What we do
This charity was set up in memory of Sue Harris who sadly passed in 1997 because a suitable bone marrow match could not be found for her.

We are active in helping to grow the register of possible donors from the Jewish community, as well as supporting medical research in this area.

Our focus now is on recruiting donors aged between 16 and 24 years of age. The process involves completing a medical questionnaire and taking a mouth swab.

What we offer schools
We would like to engage Jewish secondary schools in our mission to recruit more donors amongst pupils in years 12 and 13. We provide all the necessary elements, at no cost to the school.
School years we work with
Y12 and Y13

Cost to school
No cost

Tel: 020 3621 5464
Email: [email protected] 
Website: www.renecassin.org

The Jewish voice for human rights

What we do
René Cassin is a charity working to promote and protect universal human rights, drawing on Jewish experience and values.

We achieve this by campaigning for change in defined human rights areas such as modern day slavery, genocide, asylum and detention.

What we offer schools
We offer one-off interactive educational sessions or a series of sessions focusing on the Jewish connection to human rights and in particular focusing on our defined campaign areas:
• Modern Day Slavery
• Genocide
• The Human Rights Act
• Gypsy, Roma and Traveller discrimination
• Asylum and Detention

Minimum/maximum group size
Max size of 30

Cost to school
None

Minimum/maximum group size
Max size of 30

Cost to school
None

Tel: 020 8203 6427 ext 314
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jvn.org.uk

Think Volunteering...Think JVN!

What we do
JVN is the UK Jewish community’s portal to volunteering. We cater for both individuals with a bit of spare time who are looking for something worthwhile to fill it, and charitable organisations with vacancies that can be filled by volunteers. Our sophisticated website matches the volunteers to the roles and organisations based on their skills, interests and abilities as well as the job description. We also work within the community promoting a culture of volunteering and good practice in volunteer management.

What we offer schools
Through our dedicated Youth Co-ordinator we are partnered with the JLGB’s evolve programme, which offers a journey of volunteering for young people age 7-25. Each stage of volunteering is progressive, with age-appropriate opportunities and age-specific awards on offer throughout to record and accredit young people’s volunteering. Teachers are able to keep tabs on their students’ volunteering and we work with schools to develop their own on-site volunteering programmes.

Minimum and maximum group size
We can accommodate whole year groups and also have the ability to work one-to-one with individual students who require bespoke help. We also work with teachers, informal educators and other departments either collectively or individually to develop their volunteering opportunities.

Cost to school
None

Tel: 020 8202 6698
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bbyo.org.uk

Building leaders who embody and strengthen our values within the Jewish and wider community through inspiring, developing and empowering Jewish Youth

What we do
BBYO is the largest Jewish international youth movement. It is a pluralist organization which aims to empower the Jewish youth through developing leadership skills.

Our five pillars are Pluralism: to share a common space and live as a community. Peer Leadership: To empower the youth to lead. Activism: We believe in the Jewish value of tikkun olam and creating positives actions. Zionism: commitment to the concept of Jewish people- hood and the expression of that in the modern day state of Israel. Judaism: Jewish values, traditions and practices run though everything we do.

We run residential leadership training courses, winter camps, summer camps, Israel Tour programmes, Gap year.

What we offer schools
We offer leadership programmes to schools. To encourage peer-leadership in order to create leaders of the future.

We run programmes to build leaders who embody Jewish values and who will continue to inspire the Jewish youth. 

Minimum/maximum group size
Any 

Cost to school
None