INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION OF EDUCATORS
Thank YOU for inspiring 350 educators from 40 schools at the Chabad Chinuch Convention
Educators from around the world gathered in Crown Heights, New York, in the summer of 2016 at Menachem Education Foundation’ s first ever Chabad Chinuch Convention. The Convention, which was established to inspire and recharge educators, was packed with in-depth seminars that explored best practices, workshops that developed practical skills, and intimate roundtable discussions on the entire gamut of issues relevant to Jewish education. The uplifting two-day event included the presentation of the prestigious Chinuch Awards, unique networking opportunities that celebrated educators and a grand Gala Banquet that honored them for the incredible impact they have on the lives of our children.
“ It was very humbling to be at an event that honored our educators in such a beautiful way. As a young child, I did not have an easy time learning, and school was very hard for me. Devoted teachers brought me to where I am today. Teachers have the most important job in the world. They are changing the the Jewish nation.”
-Mr. Nathan Franco, Dinner Honoree
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“ As teachers, we work so hard and it is sometimes exhausting. This event made me feel lucky to be a teacher, just as I was getting ready for a new school year. I learned so many practical tips that I hope to take with me to the classroom, but even more than that, I feel empowered and uplifted to be a teacher. Throughout the Convention, the Rebbe ' s words were shared about the tremendous merit, honor, and privilege it is to teach, and all the blessings that come along with it. "- Ms. Esty Newfield, Teacher, Brooklyn, NY
“ When I attended the Chabad Chinuch Convention, I had already started making plans to leave my position as a principal and find a Rabbinical position or get involved in community work. After seven years at the helm of a Jewish day school, I was too caught up in what I was doing to remember why I was working in Jewish education. The Convention provided both the motivation and inspiration that we as educators need, as well as the skills, tools and resources to improve and enhance our work.
Throughout the event, the organizers conveyed the value and importance of working in Jewish education and presented it in such a dignified and professional way so as to raise the stature of the teachers and make them feel proud to be in this position. The networking opportunity also was significant and reminded us that we are not alone in this challenging work. The Convention inspired me so much that by the end of the first day of the Convention, I decided that I was going to stay and continue my work in Jewish education.”
- Rabbi Motty Hadar Principal Johannesburg, SA