School leaders play a vital role in fostering communities where every student can learn, grow, and thrive. At their best, schools cultivate a healthy learning environment that is safe, inclusive, and pluralistic. That work has become increasingly complex, as broader social and political tensions increasingly surface in school communities.
We recognize that today’s administrators and educators are navigating sensitive issues around Jewish identity and antisemitism, often without the tools or support they need. Project Shema partners with schools to meet this moment with clarity, nuance, and compassion.
Grounded in advancing Jewish inclusion and addressing antisemitism, our work also strengthens wider efforts around equity, trust, and connection. We offer tailored frameworks that help leaders navigate difficult conversations, respond to tension, and build more connected, resilient communities.
This course is the integral part of a series of courses we offer to build a shared foundational understanding of the context of Jewish identity and how that fits into inclusion efforts. The session provides a comprehensive introduction and sets the foundation for deeper applied learning. Inclusion, belonging, mattering and understanding impact mental health for all faculty, staff, students and their families.
