Teach Israel with confidence. Teach zionism with depth.
A Premier Fellowship for the Next Generation of Zionist Educators.
The ZEI Fellowship is a yearlong professional learning experience for high school teachers seeking to teach Israel and Zionism with rigor, relevance and creativity.
Fellows gain deep Israel content mastery, elite coaching, and classroom-ready curricula – beginning with an immersive summer intensive in Israel and continuing through a year of cohort learning.
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Why this fellowship
- Prestigious cohort with national visibility
- Weeklong immersive Israel summer intensive
- Yearlong learning experience including: group and individual coaching sessions with Kadima mentors
- Classroom-ready ZEI curriculum grounded in:
- Tanach
- Jewish history
- Archaeology
- Zionist thought
- Contemporary Israel
- $3,600 stipend upon completion
WHO should apply?
High school teachers who want to deepen their mastery of Israel and Zionism content and are looking to gain professional coaching in high-impact pedagogy.
This program is designed for educators with teaching experience in:
- Israel
- Zionism
- Tanach
- Jewish History
- History
Participating schools
Teaching Israel with clarity & purpose
Through content mastery, coaching, and curriculum design, this Fellowship equips you to teach Israel as a living part of Jewish identity.
Content Mastery
Strengthen your mastery of Israel and Zionism related content, grounded in Tanach, Jewish history, archaeology, and contemporary Israel.
Coaching
Receive individualized, high-impact coaching focused on real classroom challenges, lesson design, and student engagement in Israel education.
Curriculum Creation
Develop classroom-ready Zionism units, refined over the year through coaching, peer feedback, and classroom implementation.
Pedagogical Skill
Build expertise in student-centered pedagogies, including discussion-based protocols, creative assessments, public presentation, and more.
Peer-to-Peer Excellence
Join a selective national network of passionate, skilled Israel educators committed to excellence in Zionist education.
Student Impact
Incorporate Israel education into existing classes, strengthening and deepening its impact on your students.
An innovative year long experience
Israel Summer Intensive
- July 7-14, 2027
A focused 7-day immersive experience featuring:
- Textual & historical foundations
- Archaeology as evidence of Jewish continuity
- Classical & modern Zionist thought
- Contemporary Israeli society and dilemmas
- Site visits and guest speakers
Pedagogical training includes:
- Socratic seminars
- Gallery walks
- Hot seat protocol
- Creative assessments
- Journaling & artifact analysis
Yearlong Learning Experience
- Mid-Year Miami Conference: Feb. 7-8, 2028
- End of Year NY Celebration: June 26-27, 2028
- 9 x 90 minute Zoom PLC sessions
- 9 x 60 minute individualized coaching sessions
- Mid-year Conference
- End of the year Celebration of Learning
ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION
The Fellowship is open to North American high school teachers who teach a course or unit that includes Israel, Zionism, Tanach, Jewish history or History.
To apply, candidates are asked to:
- Complete this short application form
- Submit a 200-word statement of intent
- Provide a sample lesson plan or sourcesheet that reflects their teaching approach
- Share a letter of support from the applicant’s Head of School or Principal, confirming institutional support for participation in the Fellowship
Please note that while most program and Israel-related costs are covered, Fellows’ schools are responsible for covering travel expenses and lodging for the mid-year in-person conference in Florida.