ConnectEd Launched Global Network for Jewish Educators
The platform offers resources to over 900 educators to help them explore critical questions about Jewish identity.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Judaism
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ConnectEd has officially launched an English-speaking community for Jewish educators worldwide. The platform, established by the Koret Center for Jewish Civilization, provides access to webinars and collaborative projects to support professionals in the field.
Why it matters
The network expansion responds to a growing need for educators to explore complex questions regarding Jewish identity and belonging. By connecting peers across borders, the initiative aims to provide a shared space for professional development in Jewish education.
The ConnectEd network has successfully attracted more than 900 educators worldwide since its inception less than a year ago. The platform currently operates as an English-speaking community.
The players
Dara Horn
She is an author who inaugurated the new educator community with a keynote webinar.
Koret Center for Jewish Civilization
This entity established the network as a partnership between ANU - Museum of the Jewish People and Tel Aviv University.
The details
The community was inaugurated by author Dara Horn and leverages educational resources from the ANU - Museum of the Jewish People and Tel Aviv University. Members have access to diverse professional tools, including peer learning sessions, specialized working groups, and collaborative projects.
Timeline
ConnectEd attracted more than 900 educators between October 2025 and October 2026.
Culture Shift
The expansion of the ConnectEd network follows the collaborative framework established by the Koret Center for Jewish Civilization. This shift reflects a move toward digital-first international cooperation in the humanities, bridging gaps between academic research and modern educational practice.
Jewish educators globally can now access a centralized repository of webinars, peer learning groups, and collaborative projects. Participation allows individual teachers to incorporate university-backed resources and museum content directly into their local classroom curricula.
The takeaway
The platform serves as a modern bridge for educators seeking to tackle contemporary questions about identity and community. Teachers can improve their pedagogy by engaging with the international collaborative projects hosted on the site.
Further reading
For more background on the community, see the Judaism section.
More information
To explore available resources and network offerings, visit the Koret Center for Jewish Civilization website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Jerusalem Post.
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