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Dr. Alissa C Zuchman, Director Alissa@bjechicago.org, 847-291-7788

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  • How do I download an activity?
    1. Click on the activity you are interested in.
    2. Click the red “Download” button ONE time.
    3. See Where can I find my downloaded lesson plan/project after I click “Download” for next steps.
  • Where can I find my downloaded activity after I click “Download?”

    Safari Web Browser:Your project will download into the “Downloads” folder.

    Internet Explorer:After you click the “Download” button, a menu will pop-up asking whether you would like to “Open” or “Save” your project. Click “Save.” Your project will save in the “Downloads” folder on your computer.

    Chrome:Your project will download to your computer and appear in a menu bar at the bottom of the browser window. The project will be saved in the “Downloads” folder on your computer.

    Firefox:After you click the “Download” button, a menu will pop-up asking whether you would like to “Open” or “Save” your project. Click “Save.” A window will pop-up in the upper right corner of your browser window. Click on the file name to view the downloaded project. Your project is saved in the “Downloads” folder on your computer.

    IPhone and IPad:After you click the Download button the project will open right onto your screen.

    Android:After you click the Download button the project will open right onto your screen.

  • How many times can I download a project?

    You may download a project as many times as you would like. Each time you click “Download,” the project will again save to your computer.

    What format are downloaded lesson plans and projects?

    All downloaded projects are in PDF file format.

  • What is the JTeach.org-Kehillah (Community)?

    The JTeach Kehillah is a tiered subscription program that provides access to additional materials on the JTeach.org site as well as additional benefits such as curriculum consultations, webinars,  access to the PLC and posters from the store. For a complete description of Kehillah  subscribers levels, visit Join Our Kehillah.

  • How do I know which are available only to JTeach.org-Kehillah subscribers?

    All of the materials available to Kehillah members have the Red download throughout the site.

  • The principal or education director has said that our school has a subscription. How do I access subscriber-only material?

    Go to Join Our Kehillah and select the “subscriber” level. During checkout, choose the option for teaching at a Subscription school. Once your teaching status is confirmed, you will become part of the Kehillah  at no charge to you. During checkout, choose the option for teaching at a Congregation-area subscriber school. Once your teaching status is confirmed, you will become part of the Kehillah  at no charge to you.

  • How will my information be used?

    Your information will never be shared with a third party. You may be contacted via email or text regarding new materials posted to the JTeach.org website. If you wish to stop receiving emails from us, simply use the unsubscribe feature at the bottom of one of our emails.

  • How can I search for lessons/activities?

    Type keywords into the search bar in the upper right hand corner of the page to search for activities. Keywords might include topics, content areas, art materials, Jewish symbols, or ritual items.

  • Can I search by grade level?

    JTeach.org is adding grade levels to each activity. It is a work in progress as we categorize each lesson and activity. Many of our lessons and projects are easily adaptable for a wide range of ages, and differential to learning abilities.