Resource spotlight: Inclusive Judaism

The Inclusive Judaism project began in collaboration with Culham St Gabriel’s back in 2020. The goal? To ensure educators teach Judaism in an authentic, diverse, and inclusive way. It is common for students to see Jewish people through a singular lens: Traditional, modestly dressed, and white-presenting. However, this idea only reflects one part of the over 300,000 British Jewish people today.

 

To address these gaps in Jewish representation, The Jewish Museum London have developed two key resources: The Inclusive Judaism Image Library and Judaism through a Jewish Lens Teacher CPDs. The Image Library is a contemporary collection of free images depicting Jewish life in the UK. Each photo is accompanied by contextual information around the objects and people represented. Our Teacher CPDs support and guide RE teachers on best Jewish pedagogical practices. They are delivered in-person or online.

As you read and watch this resource spotlight you might like to consider;

  • How far does my current teaching of Judaism move beyond a single or stereotypical representation, and what might pupils be missing as a result?
  • In what ways could using contemporary images and contextual information (such as those in the Image Library) deepen pupils’ understanding of lived Jewish experience in the UK?
  • How might I develop my own subject knowledge and pedagogical approach to teaching Judaism more authentically and inclusively, for example through CPD or engagement with Jewish perspectives?

Both resources were created to aid and empower teachers in the classroom. To book an Inclusive Judaism training CPD, reach out: learning@jewishmuseum.org.uk. To start exploring our Inclusive Judaism Image library click here!

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