31. Embarking on Jewish Journeys, with Rabbi Joy Levitt and Rabbi Lori Forman-Jacobi

Jewish Journeys (which began as the Jewish Journey Project) was designed to revolutionize Jewish education. The initiative has grown and morphed over the years, but its basic premise has remained the same: to ignite each child’s spirit, engaging them in activities they love while connecting them with Jewish life and learning. Over the years, Jewish Journeys has brought children together to absorb the concepts, ideas, and traditions that are the building blocks of Jewish life. Under the leadership of Rabbi Lori Forman-Jacobi, it has added a revolutionary online Hebrew learning program and an off-the-bimah B’nai Mitzvah experience. In this episode of 76West, we’ll hear Rabbi Joy Levitt discuss the beginnings of Jewish Journeys, and how a simple walk in the woods led to a whole new way of thinking about Jewish education. To learn more about Jewish Journeys, visit http://www.jewish-journeys.org/

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Welcome to 76West, the podcast of the JCC's Lambert Center for Arts + Ideas. 76West meets at the intersection of arts and ideas. Revamped and reimagined, this new series hosted by arts producer Jason Blitman will feature conversations with today’s leading authors, artists, culture makers, and thinkers. Previous guests include Alan Cumming, Roxane Gay, Colson Whitehead, and more. You can find us wherever you get your podcasts. 76West is produced by Jason Blitman and Udi Urman, with original music written and performed by Perl Wolfe and mastering by Matt Temkin.