Photo: Shendl Copitman; Renaissance Hub Panel at Paideia’s 25 Year Anniversary Conference

For the Future of Jewish Education in Europe

Our Mission

To ensure the continuity and growth of Jewish life in Europe through high-quality Jewish education across the continent.

Operational Objective

To maximize the impact of philanthropy by building a collective knowledge base and fostering collaboration among stakeholders in Jewish education.

Key Principles

• Comprehensive Approach

  We embrace a wide range of educational settings – schools, camps, online platforms, and more.

• Lifelong Learning

  We promote Jewish education for people of all ages and backgrounds.

• Holistic Learning
  

  We promote multifaceted educational content, including text study, the arts, and communal practices.
  

• Cultural Sensitivity

  We honor the unique cultures, languages, and traditions of local communities.

• Professional Sustainability
  

  We support Jewish education as a valued, sustainable career.

• Community Empowerment

  We place education at the heart of community life.

Current Activities

The Summer Academy for Jewish Educators

The Summer Academy for Jewish Educators is an intensive program for European Jewish educators and aspiring educators seeking to strengthen their professional skills and deepen their Jewish knowledge. The program takes place in July/August in Stockholm. Learn more.

Mapping and Researching Jewish Education in Europe

Call for Research Proposals

The Renaissance Research Program for Jewish Education in Europe invites researchers to apply for a new practice-oriented research initiative on Jewish identity, belonging, and educational frameworks in Europe.

The program is led by the Melton Centre for Jewish Education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Paideia – The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden, with Uppsala University as an academic partner.

The selected researcher will receive a USD 30,000 research stipend for the 2026/27 academic year.

Application deadline: August 20, 2026.

Please see the Call for Proposals for full details, and feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues who may be interested.

Furthermore, the Renaissance Hub is conducting a comprehensive study to assess the current state and needs of Jewish education in different European countries. The findings will help guide future initiatives.

The One-Year Certificate in Jewish Education

In cooperation with the London School of Jewish Studies (LSJS), the Renaissance Hub is launching the new One-Year Certificate in Jewish Education. This accredited programme is designed for Jewish educators across Europe who want to deepen their knowledge, strengthen their professional skills, and play an active role in shaping the Jewish future.

Renaissance Microgrant Program

The program offers seed funding for innovative, school-based projects that enhance the quality of Jewish education. It prioritizes experiential learning methods and is open to Jewish day schools across Europe. All funded projects will launch by November 2025.

Education Summits

By bringing together educators, experts, and funders, the Renaissance Hub summits provide space for reflection, discussion, and planning, to shape the future of Jewish education in Europe.

• November 2024 – Summit held in Budapest
• June 2025 – Online summit
• December 2025 – Summit held in Riga

Publication “The Good Jewish Educator”

This publication brings together diverse voices, experiences, and educational philosophies to explore a fundamental question: What qualities, values, knowledge, and skills define an educator who can inspire the next generation of Jewish learners? Read “The Good Jewish Educator” here.

Article “From Jewish School to Community Impact Centre”

The Renaissance Hub’s Director outlines a methodology for long-term Jewish community transformation through professional management, academic excellence, and Jewish identity pedagogy. Read the article here. 

Report “Between Fragility and Renewal”

Ofer Glanz assembled the findings from the Hub up to now in the document “Between Fragility and Renewal – Observations from a moment of urgent challenge and exceptional opportunity for transformative change”. Read the complete document here. 

Contact

For questions, please contact the Renaissance Hub at info@renaissancehub.eu.

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