Educational Resources
East Bay
Center for Jewish Living & Learning*
Jewish educational service for people of all ages and denominations. Community-wide programs; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Alliance; synagogue support services and curriculum library, in-service teacher workshops, special-needs programs, consultation and referral. Lends audio and videotapes.
300 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 839-2900 x235
Fax: (510) 839-3996
E-mail: RabbiBrandt@jfed.org
San Francisco
Bureau of Jewish Education
Resource center for educators, offering materials and consultations to support effective instruction. Books, music, posters and over 1,000 films available for loan to teachers/educators.
Battat Educational Resource Center, 639 14th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 751-6983 x135
Fax: (415) 668-1816
E-mail: battatcenter@bjesf.org
Bureau of Jewish Education*
Jewish Community Library, special education, family programs, financial aid for camp and college study. Teen programs include Diller Teen Fellows, Peninsula Havurah High, and Let's Go: Israel!
639 14th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118-3599
(415) 751-6983
Fax: (415) 668-1816
E-mail: info@bjesf.org
Institute for Curriculum Services
National joint initiative by the JCRC and JCPA dedicated to promoting accurate and unbiased information about Jews, Judaism, and Israel in instructional materials, especially textbooks.
131 Steuart St., #205, San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 369-9978 ext. 101
Fax: (415) 369-9552
E-mail: acraimer@icsresources.org
The Curriculum Initiative (TCI)
Supports ethics education and Jewish life at independent high schools. Programs include the creation and support of Jewish student groups, assembly speakers, and interschool events.
Bay Area Region, 639 14th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-2885
Fax: (415) 221-2883
E-mail: aschrek@tcionline.org
South Peninsula
Bureau of Jewish Education
Resource center for educators, offering materials and consultations to support effective instruction and curriculum development. Books, music, movies, posters for free rental to educators.
BJE Peninsula Learning Resource Center, 5150 El Camino Real, Bldg. D, Ste. 14, Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 938-1843
Fax: (650) 938-1847
E-mail: sblum@bjesf.org
The Living Legacy
Holiday and mitzvah workshops for schools, religious schools and youth groups. Students create a mitzvah or holiday article such as matzah, shofar, tallit at the school location. Consists of ten workshops.
1267 Townsend Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 720-0553
Fax: (408) 481-4774
E-mail: livinglegacy@chabadsunnyvale.com
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