B’tzelem Elohim in the Classroom: Seeing and Supporting Every Child based on I Wish You Knew

Name: B’tzelem Elohim in the Classroom: Seeing and Supporting Every Child based on I Wish You Knew
Start: 2026-03-24T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center

Schedule

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center | Whitefish Bay, WI

What does it truly mean to see each student as created b’tzelem Elohim—in the image of God? In this “in the style of” book club, we will explore how Jewish values and contemporary educational practice intersect in powerful ways.
Drawing inspiration from Kyle Schwartz’s I Wish My Teacher Knew, we willexamine how simple opportunities for student voice can uncover hidden struggles, deepen relationships, and transform classroom culture. Together, we will reflect on practical strategies for building trust, fostering belonging, and supporting the whole child—academically, emotionally, and spiritually. We will meet in the CJL Reading Room. Worth 1.5 LOMED credits. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/jMnBnwhJeeGiRHsu9