Teach to Lead is a dynamic programme that runs alongside LSJS’s School Direct teacher training courses, designed to develop outstanding Jewish Studies educators for both primary and secondary schools. Blending classroom training with leadership development, personalised mentoring, creative thinking, and enrichment opportunities, including an educational seminar in Israel, Teach to Lead empowers participants to reimagine Jewish education for today’s world. Supported by the Pincus Fund for Jewish Education, which champions innovative projects and invests in the future of Jewish educational leadership, the programme aims to inspire the next generation of Jewish role models: knowledgeable, passionate, and ready to shape vibrant, meaningful Jewish learning experiences.

15th Annual International Jewish Education Conference for Primary Schools

The theme of this year’s conference is לעלה ולעלה : Higher and Higher. We are taking inspiration from the 15 steps that lead up to the Bet HaMikdash and the 15 Shir Hama’alot sung by the Levi’im, and connecting that with 15 years of illuminating and transforming teachers’ knowledge, skills, and understanding of Jewish Education through the annual conference.

We are offering a broad range of sessions addressing issues such as leadership, managing learning behaviour, formal and informal curriculum, and EdTech, to mention a few. There will also be a cohort chavruta learning session and an optional group coaching workshop for teachers to work systematically through any issue they need to.

Please click here for the full list of conference speakers and session leaders.

Please click here for the full conference timetable.

Please click here for the full session information.

We are delighted that the Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis will be opening our conference with a special keynote address.

The conference is on Tuesday 20th January 2026 / 2 Shevat 5786, at LSJS. You will find further information about the sessions and speakers for this special day in the accompanying attachments.

HOW TO BOOK:

Each Head of JS/Kodesh is receiving ONE booking form for their whole Jewish Studies staff team.

You need to choose your own sessions and discuss with your staff in advance which sessions they would like to attend, and then select the sessions accordingly on the booking form using the drop-down menu. You can add several teachers, each with their choice of session, on a single booking form. Click the “ADD” button for each additional teacher.

Please click here for the booking form.

The cost of the conference is £55 per person.

All applications must be received by 16th December 2025. Your school will be invoiced after that date.

If you have any questions about completing the form or about payment, please contact Suzanne Wayland: Suzanne.wayland@lsjs.ac.uk