Live Virtual Workshops
Our one hour workshops are highly interactive and are hosted live on Zoom by ICS Educators. All topics can be easily integrated into the classroom with ready to use resources. Learn more below!
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Note: New York educators can receive CTLE credit for participation. Michigan educators can receive SCECH credit for participation. For questions, email us at [email protected].
Teaching About Judaism
Explore one of the world’s oldest religions. This session will cover Judaism’s beliefs, behaviors, and experiences of belonging. You’ll gain digital activities to incorporate into your classroom as well as the content to help your students understand the basics of Judaism.
- Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Eastern
Jewish Voices in Early America: Religious Liberty and Civic Participation
Explore the road to religious liberty by analyzing restrictive 1776 state constitutions through the lens of early Jewish American experiences to highlight their role in the shift toward full civic equality.
- Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Eastern
- Wednesday, January 13th, 2027 at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Eastern
Religion and Government in the Middle East
Judging by headlines from the Middle East, religion plays an outsized role in the government of the region. In reality, most countries in the world have shown a significant interest in religion—both historically and in the present—and the role that it plays in society. This session focuses on the complex and diverse religious landscape of countries in the Eastern Mediterranean and considers the variety of ways that religion and government are intertwined.
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Eastern
Jewish Immigration
We’ll discuss the push and pull factors that brought Jewish immigrants to America, explore the challenges of assimilation, and grapple with the repercussions of the 1924 Immigration Act.
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Eastern
Developing Religious Literacy in the Classroom
Anti-religious sentiment is on the uptick in the United States and Europe. Education about and exposure to the world’s religious traditions is critical for students as they move toward becoming global citizens. This interactive session explores the legal foundations in the United States for teaching about religion in schools, uses case studies to consider the very real challenges involved in teaching this topic, and provides both guidelines and compelling digital options for incorporating the study of religion into your classroom.
- Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Eastern
Ancient Israel
Using archaeology, texts, and current research, we will explore ancient Israel society in the context of ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations. Focusing on the daily life, religion, and law, students will be able to develop a fuller picture of the Israelites’ role in the ancient world and the development of Judaism as we know it today.
- Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Eastern
History of European Antisemitism
Students often ask, “Where does antisemitism come from?” This session will outline the origins of antisemitism, how it has changed throughout history, and include an activity for teachers to integrate into their classrooms.
- Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Eastern
Teaching the History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Using Primary Sources
The Arab-Israeli conflict is in the news every day, and understanding it is critical to being a global citizen. Using a historical approach with an emphasis on primary sources (documents such as letters, treaties, agreements, as well as news reports), this session connects the history of the conflict to the current situation. This interactive session will give teachers the opportunity to learn both content that is relevant to today’s students as global citizens and pedagogical strategies that incorporate the latest research in helping students work with a manageable set of diverse primary sources in a variety of formats.
- Wednesday, February 17, 2027 at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Eastern
Environmental Cooperation as a Path to Peace in the Middle East
The Middle East is often viewed as a region fueled by conflict. In this session, explore environmental crisis points in the area, like climate change and water scarcity and how they are being addressed through peaceful transboundary collaboration.
- Wednesday, March 10, 2027 at 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Eastern
Jewish Americans & Teaching About Judaism
Get ready for Passover with this special 1.5 hour PD that covers both Jewish Americans and Teaching About Judaism.
- Wednesday, April 14, 2027 at 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Eastern
Jewish Americans
Join ICS for a high-energy JAHM Session, celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM). In this session, we’ll examine the rich diversity and history of Jewish Americans, and gain insights that deepen the understandings of identity for all students. Teachers of world history, U.S. history, ethnic studies, human geography and world religions will all find relevant applications and resources in this workshop.
- Wednesday, May 5, 2027 at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Eastern
- Wednesday, May 12, 2027 at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Eastern
- Wednesday, May 19, 2027 at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Eastern
Interested in setting up a special PD Event for your district? Contact us!
