K’ilu Lab for Jewish Family Educators
Presented in partnership with The Covenant Foundation
This intensive brings together a national cohort of educators to explore ways to bring Jewish family programming to life through theater, play, and creativity.
The inaugural K’ilu Lab took place March 13-14, 2024, presented in partnership with The Covenant Foundation. A dynamic cohort of Jewish family educators participated in this training and community-building lab designed for professionals from across the country.
Stay tuned for an announcement about upcoming K’ilu Lab programming.
More About the Program
Who: Jewish Family Educators at synagogues, JCCs, and other local Jewish organizations who plan and facilitate programs for children and families. Invited Educators receive airfare, accommodations, meals , and program resources through generous support provided by The Covenant Foundation.
What: This two-day hands-on training and convening will provide innovative resources to take home and implement; provocations for re-thinking young family engagement; and community-building with a national cohort of family educators at Jewish institutions around the country. Participants will be trained in The K’ilu Company pedagogy and will be provided the K’ilu Kit Adventure family program to use in their home community, along with a variety of other resources.
Questions? Contact info@kilucompany.com.
2024 K’ilu Lab Cohort
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Tammy Anagnostis
Temple B'nai Jeshurun
North Caldwell, NJ
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Emily Cohen
Cong. Shaare Emeth
St. Louis, MO
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Kelly Cohen
MJCCA
Atlanta, GA
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Sarah DeWoskin
LEV Children's Museum
Davie, FL
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Alyse Eisenberg
Aaron Family JCC
Dallas, TX
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Jessie Gindea
Gordon School Miami
Miami, FL
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Maxine Handelman
Anshe Emet Synagogue
Chicago, IL
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Jolie Helmbrecht
JCC Greater Boston / Pomi
Boston, MA
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Shira Kobren
Central Synagogue
New York, NY
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Sari Kopitnikoff
That Jewish Moment
Passaic, NJ
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Marlena Lantos
Jewish Community Alliance
Portland, ME
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Yael Kahn Pinto
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
New York, NY
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Matt Rissien
Temple Jeremiah
Northfield, IL
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Logan gabrielle Schulman
Flying Leap Productions and Cong. B'nai Jeshurun
Brooklyn, NY
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Nicole Stroll
First Foundations Jewish Community Preschools
Toronto, CA
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Sarah Topal
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
Highland Park, IL
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Emily Warheit
Congregation Beth Israel Forest School
Charlottesville, VA
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Gavi Young
Congregation Kol Ami of Westchester
White Plains, NY
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Becca Yudkoff
Temple Shalom of Newton
Newton, MA
