We live in a world where spiritual meaning is more important than ever. Students and educators alike yearn for more than just knowledge; they seek meaning, connection, and authenticity. In this interactive session, we will explore what it means to cultivate spiritual meaning in the classroom and in our own lives. Drawing on Jewish tradition and personal reflection, we’ll discuss how we talk about God, encounter the tension between transcendence and intimacy, and consider how spiritual growth can be modeled and nurtured through a pedagogy of presence, inquiry, and vulnerability.
Participants will leave with personal inspiration as well as the tools and curriculum to bring spiritual conversations into their teaching; Not as abstract theology, but as a living encounter with the Divine that invites both educators and students to grow.
The session will draw from the Lookstein Center’s new free curriculum "
Big Questions In Jewish Spirituality.”
