Special Events for Educators

For questions about the education programs at the Center for Jewish History, please email: education@cjh.org

For questions about teacher training programs at the Center for Jewish History, please email: teach@cjh.org

Professional Development for Teachers

NYC Chancellor's Conference Day for Professional Development at the Center for Jewish History

June 4, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

In person, at the Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011 (near Union Square)

In partnership with the Leo Baeck Institute for the Study of German-Jewish History and Culture (LBI), and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research (YIVO), this teacher training introduces inquiry-based learning through rich primary sources drawn from world-renowned archives.

Discover how the Center for Jewish History (CJH) can help educators bring history to life through engaging, inquiry-based learning in partnership with the YIVO Learning and Media Center (YLMC) and the Leo Baeck Institute (LBI).

All resources are fully digitized and accessible, making it easy to integrate them into your teaching. Participants will also explore an exhibition on Theresienstadt as part of the day’s program.

Participants will:

Earn 6 CTLE credits
Explore innovative, inquiry-based teaching strategies
Gain access to ready-to-use digital materials
Experience a visit to a special exhibition on Theresienstadt

A light breakfast and lunch will be served.

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Pre-registration is required by May 28. Cost is $18.*
* If cost is a barrier to participation, please reach out to education@cjh.org.