Teach Israel
with Confidence.
Teach Zionism
with Depth.
A Premier Fellowship for the Next Generation of Zionist Educators
The ZEI Fellowship is a selective, 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?
- Selective, prestigious cohort with national visibility
- 5-day immersive Israel intensive: July 6-10, 2026
- Yearlong learning experience including: group and one-on-one coaching sessions with Kadima mentors
- Classroom-ready ZEI curriculum grounded in:
- Tanach
- Jewish history
- Archaeology
- Zionist thought
- Contemporary Israel
- $3,600 stipend upon completion
Commemorative stamp of Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion
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
Teaching Israel With Clarity and Purpose
Through content mastery, coaching, and curriculum design, this Fellowship equips you to teach Israel as a living part of Jewish identity.
Content Mastery
Teach Israel with Depth and Confidence
Strengthen your mastery of Israel- and Zionism-related content, grounded in Tanach, Jewish history, archaeology, and contemporary Israel.
Professional Coaching
Coaching That Changes Practice
Receive individualized, high-impact coaching focused on real classroom challenges, lesson design, and student engagement in Israel education.
Curriculum Creation
Curriculum You Can Actually Teach
Develop 12 classroom-ready Zionism units, refined over the year through coaching, peer feedback, and classroom implementation.
Pedagogical Skill
Teach Students How to Think
Build expertise in student-centered pedagogy, including inquiry-based learning, discussion, debate, and creative assessment strategies.
Peer-to-Peer Excellence
A National Community of Educators
Join a selective national network of passionate, skilled Israel educators committed to excellence in Zionist education.
Student Impact
Make Israel Matter to Students
Incorporate Israel education into existing classes, strengthening and deepening its impact on your students.
An Innovative Year-Long Experience
Israel Summer Intensive
July 6-10, 2026
July 6-10, 2026
A focused 5-day immersive experience featuring:
- Textual & historical foundations
- Archaeology as evidence of Jewish continuity
- Classical & modern Zionist thought
- Contemporary Israeli society and dilemmas
Pedagogical training includes:
- Socratic seminars
- Gallery walks
- Debates
- Creative assessments
- Journaling & artifact analysis
- Site visits and guest speakers
Yearlong Learning Experience
Aug 2026 – June 2027
Aug 2026 – June 2027
- Monthly cohort workshops
(10 × 90-minute Zoom sessions) - 8 individualized coaching sessions
- Mid-year in-person convening – February 2027 | New York area
- End-of-year Celebration of Learning – June 2027
Key Dates
- January 25, 2026: Applications open
- March 1, 2026: Applications due
- March 2026: Fellow interviews
- March 25, 2026: Announcement of cohort
- July 6-10, 2026: Israel Summer Intensive
- February 2027: Mid-year convening (US location TBD)
- June 2027: Celebration of Learning (US location TBD)
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 for the mid-year in-person convening.