Training Institute for Jewish Educators Application

TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH EDUCATORS
Keshet works for the full inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Jews in Jewish life. The Hineini Education Project serves our mission by offering training and workshops to Jewish educators about creating Jewish communities that are affirming and inclusive of GLBT youth and adults. The Institute for Jewish Educators brings together those working with Jewish youth and families in a variety to settings to enhance the capacity of Jewish educators, and the institutions they represent, to create GLBT inclusive cultures. (Prior knowledge about issues related to sexual orientation or gender diversity is not necessary for participation in the program.)
APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION
First Name*
Last Name*
E-mail*
Home Address*
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City*
State*
Zip Code*
Phone number*
Alternative Phone
Best Way to reach me*

emailphonealternative phone
The following two questions are optional. We ask them only to gather demographic information and ensure we are serving a diverse population.
Gender
Sexual Orientation
JEWISH INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION
Name of Jewish institution with which you are affiliated: *
Institution Address*
City*
State*
Zip Code*
Movement Affiliation:*
Please identify the setting in which you work. [Check all that apply.]: *

SynagogueHebrew High SchoolJewish Day SchoolJewish Youth GroupJewish Summer CampHillelOther (please describe)
If you checked other, please describe.
What ages are the youth with whom you work? (Please check all that apply.)*

Early ChildhoodGrades K - 5Grades 6 -8Grades 9-12College
Background and Training Experience
Have you participated in any diversity training programs?*

yesno
If yes, please describe the context and type of training.
Have you participated in any trainings on sexual orientation or gender diversity?*

yesno
If yes, please describe the context and type of training.
What is your experience working in Jewish educational settings? Please give details regarding any formal training as well as work experience.*
What is experience, if any, do you have working on issues related to sexual orientation?*
What experience, if any, do you have working on issues related to gender diversity?*
As part of the Hineini Education Project workshops, facilitators must be comfortable discussing their Jewish identity and helping educators understand links between Jewish values and GLBT inclusion. The facilitator training will provide you with skills and suggested texts and activities.
Would you be comfortable discussing Jewish identity and texts as part of a Hineini Education Project workshop?*
By participating in this program, you are committing to bring Hineini Education Project workshops and materials to your community and the institution or organizations with which you are affiliated. To ensure that you have support from the leadership at your organization or institution, we suggest that you initiate a conversation with them to discuss ideas for bringing the programs to your community. Keshet staff is happy to assist you with materials to support you. We also ask that you list the name and position of the person with whom you have discussed your participation in the Hineini Education Project Training Institute.
Name of representative from your organization.*
Position/title of representative from your organization.*
Phone number:*
Email*
What are you hoping to get from attending the Training Institute?*
What is your plan/vision for implementing the skills and materials you learn at the Training Institute into your work in the community? *
How did you hear about this training? (Please check all that apply.)*

Keshet websiteKeshet e-newsletterKeshet flyerOnlineFriend or ColleagueJewish Conference or NetworkOther
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TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH EDUCATORS

APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION

JEWISH INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION

Background and Training Experience