Shamash Ritual Director Hazzan Sheini Lay Religious Leader Head Bar/Bat Mitzvah Teacher Tefilla & Davening Teacher

— no matter the title, the RA School for Shamashim is your place to learn or upgrade skills

• Open to men and women from all movements who are looking to develop a new area of service within the Jewish community or who are currently functioning within congregations and schools and are seeking to receive accreditation and/or upgrade skills

• Emphasis on traditional Jewish nusah, practice, meaning and values

• Consists of one month in residence each of two summers, with a supervised inteternship between

Pedagogy: Everything that is taught constantly emphasizes teaching strategies and methodology. Some synagogues and schools will provide scholarships for their teachers. Some schools will recognize the programme for professional development credit and salary enhancement. The BJE of Toronto grants 3 PDQ credits toward a total of seven for a free study summer in Israel. CLICK HERE. We will assist you in arranging credit in your locale.