TESTIMONIALS
Educators share thoughts
"The JScience workshop connected science experiments to themes related to Rosh Hashanah and Teshuvah. The parents and children loved the hands-on experimentation and drawing connections between our natural world and our spiritual one as we draw near to the High Holy Days. JScience brought new life to the experiments. The parents commented that they had never seen programming like this."
— Alison Zimbalist, Director of Early Childhood Services at The Macks Center for Jewish Education and Beth Chaverim Religious School
After hosting JCrafts programming for all of our age groups, we can say with confidence that JCrafts represents Jewish experiential programming at its BEST!
The range of programs available is fantastic. From holidays to ritual arts to life cycles and science, JCrafts programs are thoughtfully designed and executed with great energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge.
Kids LOVE participating in these programs and they always learn something new. The creativity which goes into each program is evident and the result is always high-quality.
JCrafts is a terrific way to introduce students to a variety of topics in a hands-on, exciting environment.
—Sharon Tash, Curriculum Specialist, Beth Ami Religious School
"In my 35 years of experience in education, it’s programs like these that have an everlasting impact.”
— Dr. Eyal Bor, Director of Education, Beth El Congregation of Baltimore
“JCrafts is on the cutting edge of bringing the relevancy of Judaism to our children. Their programs from making Matzo and Shofars to seeing science through the Jewish lens allow our children to see Judaism as part of their everyday lives.”
—Barry Smith, Director of Education, Beth EL Hebrew Congregation, Alexandria, Va.
“Rabbi Raskin led an amazing [Torah Unwrapped] workshop on what it takes to be a sofer and how a Sofer creates a Sefer Torah for our 3-6 graders and their parents. Our students were very engaged, and Rabbi Raskin was very animating in his presentation incorporating students into his presentation. At the end, students participated in calligraphy just like the Sofer! They loved it! I couldn’t be happier and would recommend this and other JCraft programs to my colleagues.”
—Moshe Ben-Lev, MA., Religious School Director, Congregation B'nai Tzedek
“Their innovative and successful programs to inspire young minds in the areas of science, math, engineering, and the culinary arts are cultivating connections with Judaism, and inspiring, accessible, and impactful new ways.”
—Linda Kronenberg, past president and CEO of Theatre Washington
Offering adults the opportunity to participate in the kind of experiential learning — which we know is successful for kids — is a new and innovative way to reach congregants.
—Ruth Szykman, Director of Education, Har Shalom, Potomac, MD
In today's climate of vitriol, conflict, and tension, educating youth from all walks of life, regardless of their faith or background, with programs of this nature would give insight into the Jewish culture with the hopes of inspiring students with respect for people who may not be the same as them. Students and teachers alike will adore the experience.
—Stephanie Tankel, Director of Education, Washington Hebrew Congregation
"The JCrafts program was such a hit with both our preschool children and their parents, I was asked to bring it back again this year. No event is more meaningful or powerful than those experienced as a family. The JCrafts programs fulfill that and more.”
—Cindi Drake, Preschool Director, NoVa, Hebrew Congregation Preschool
I can’t tell you how much our students appreciated the chance to make their own shofar. I’ve already heard about how the shofars we made are being used by families and in shul. I hope to bring them back, again and again.”
—Rabbi Scott Perlo, Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, Washington D.C.