News & Events
CASJE Applied Research Fellowship Begins
Inaugural cohort and their mentors meet in DC
September 12, 2023
CASJE's fellowship program that offers advanced postdoctoral training to researchers studying contemporary Jewish education and communal life kicked off in DC.
CASJE Awards New Grants to Support Practice of Jewish Education
August 31, 2023
CASJE announced three grants for research projects focused on the practice of Jewish education. Learn more about the pairs of recipients and their proposals.
CASJE Announces First Cohort of New Applied Research Fellowship Program
May 31, 2023
CASJE names first cohort of Applied Research Fellowship supported by Jim Joseph Foundation, including Dr. Esther Friedman, Dr. Talia Hurwich, Dr. Tal Vaizman.
CASJE Receives Ilia Salita Excellence in Research Award for the Career Trajectories of Jewish Educators Study
May 20, 2023
Dr. Arielle Levites accepted the Ilia Salita Excellence in Research Award at the 2023 JFN Conference for CASJE's Career Trajectories of Jewish Educators Study.
Fall Professional Learning Convening at GW
February 16, 2023
Leaders in Jewish education convened at GW to discuss connections between professional development, Jewish education, and research, resulting in new insights.
With Grant from Templeton World Charity Foundation, Inc., OneTable and CASJE Begin Project to Determine How Shabbat Dinner Ritual Can Lead to Human Flourishing
September 12, 2022
Researchers aim to understand if gathering over food, sharing reflections, and marking sacred time help increase social connection and flourishing.
Who will teach our children and grandchildren?
April 4, 2022
Jewish education faces a crisis, a shortage of educators because of continuing trends in the overall job market, exacerbated by the pandemic.
CASJE Receives Grant from Jim Joseph Foundation, Welcomes New Advisory Board Co-Chair and Member
October 21, 2021
CASJE received a $1.2 million grant from the Jim Joseph Foundation to support its work. Dr. Susan Kardos has been named co-chair of CASJE’s advisory board.