68: Opening the Pathways to Connection with Dr. Sandra Lilienthal

Dr. Sandra Lilienthal is a sought-after speaker who is known for drawing adult audiences into the relevant wisdom and inspiring potential of Jewish texts. Born and raised in Brazil, and currently residing in Florida, Dr. Lilienthal has taught diverse audiences all over the world. She is a faculty member of the Hebrew University's Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, an adjunct professor at Gratz College, and a member of JNF's Speakers Bureau. Dr. Lilienthal has served as the Education Director of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz's Global Day of Jewish Learning, and she is on the boards of Limmud North America and NewCAJE. She was the 2015 recipient of the prestigious Covenant Award for Excellence in Jewish Education. Dr. Lilienthal is the author of the Living Wisdom and the Pillars of Judaism series of curricula for adults. Throughout her career, she has worked in every capacity of Jewish education and with every age, from Religious School teacher, to B’ Mitzvah tutor, to Director of Education and Director of Lifelong Learning. Since 2005, her focus has been teaching adults. Dr. Lilienthal has partnered with two other Jewish educators to create Dor L’Dor Delivery, which offers learning opportunities for both Jewish educators and adult learners.

 Gems:

• When you’re teaching, you’re inspiring through the heart, not through the intellect.
• Education is opening pathways to connection.
• Know your limits.
• Reframe their vision of G-d.
• Encourage your students to begin their journey of coming closer to G-d.
• Talk to G-d.
• Begin with the Torah text because it is our foundation.
• Encourage your students to think.
• There is something there that speaks to them.
• Torah is for all of us!
• It is our responsibility to show Judaism as it actually is.
• Our life experiences help us interpret the text.
• Be comfortable with not knowing everything.
• Successful Jewish education is when your students come to you with life questions.
• Search for educators who have been in the field.
• Continue learning.
• Family education is very important.
• Be open to share everything that you have.
• Encourage your students to explore more.

 Websites: Dr. Sandra Lilienthal
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