Professional Development

MaTaRoT: Hebrew College’s Center for Professional Learning and Leadership

MaTaRoT: Hebrew College’s Center for Professional Learning and Leadership is your hub for professional development in Jewish Education. MaTaRoT, meaning “goals,” describes our work together: Mentoring, Teaching, Reaching Together. Learn more about our upcoming professional development offerings. #PD@HC

Prayer Leadership

We created the Certificate in Tefillah Leadership: Shabbat to cultivate dynamic prayer in the Jewish world and to transmit our rich musical and liturgical traditions to a new generation of Jewish leaders.  We invite Boston-area alumni, lay leaders, professional clergy, and musicians of Jewish traditions to join us for individual course modules, or to work towards the Certificate with four modules.

Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership

The Miller Center offers various workshops, seminars, and fellowships for clergy, educators, and non-profit leaders relating to issues of religion and public life.

Beyond the First Prompt

Beyond the First Prompt: AI-Powered Planning, Assessment & Learning in Hebrew Education

Artificial intelligence is more than just a tool for generating text or images—it can be a powerful partner in lesson planning, assessment, and student learning. In this course, we will explore the most relevant and practical AI tools for Hebrew educators, learn how to use them efficiently, thoughtfully, and meaningfully, as well as gain hands-on experience in enhancing instruction. For example, we will examine how to leverage AI for designing lesson units and plans, creating interactive activities, planning effective assessments, and adapting teaching and learning to diverse students—all within a recognized standards framework or according to departmental goals. Additionally, we will discuss strategies for guiding students in the responsible and effective use of AI in Hebrew lessons. By the end of the course, you will have developed one or two instructional designs using AI-based tools. Offered in partnership with Hebrew at the Center (HATC).

Online and On-campus Courses for clergy, educators and other professionals

Hebrew College’s Rabbinical School, School of Jewish Music, Jewish Studies Program and Shoolman Graduate School of Jewish Education offer online and on-campus courses to help professionals enhance their leadership and teaching skills.