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12/08/2026 | All Day

Ma’ayan: The Jewish Educator Learning Cohort

Deepen Your Learning. Strengthen Your Teaching. Nourish Your Jewish Journey. 

Event Details:

Are You a Jewish Educator Looking to Grow? 

JES invites congregational school teachers, informal Jewish educators, and emerging Jewish educational leaders to apply for Ma’ayan: The Jewish Educator Learning Cohort, a six-month learning experience designed to deepen your Jewish learning and strengthen your work as an educator.

Your commitment comes with a $1,000 stipend.

More than professional development, Ma’ayan is an opportunity to deepen your relationship with Torah and Jewish texts, grow your confidence as a Jewish learner and connect with fellow educators from across Baltimore’s Jewish community.

Important Dates:
December 8, 2026 – Application deadline
January 19, 2027 – Opening Day Retreat 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM  
Monthly Learning Sessions – Evenings from 7 – 9 PM on Zoom
Thursday, February 25, Thursday, March 11, Tuesday, April 6, Thursday, May 20 
June 1, 2027 – Cohort Celebration & Reflection, full day learning retreat  

If you have any additional questions, please contact jtonti@jesbaltimore.org

Register for the Zoom informational session on December 3 at 9:30 a.m. to learn more.

Become part of a community of educators who learn, grow, and lead together. 

Join Ma’ayan and let your Jewish learning become a source of inspiration, confidence, and renewal. 

This program is partially funded through a generous grant of the Hoffberger Endowment Fund for Torah Education

Limited spots available. Priority consideration for acceptance into the program will be given to congregational educators.