Resources for Day Schools
Through a generous grant from the Micah Foundation, Eshel works with Jewish day schools to create a more inclusive, safe learning environment for students through conversations with Rabbis, educators, students, and parents.
What We Do
For Administrators:
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Consult with administrators to manage immediate crises
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Provide administrators with resources and develop action plans to prevent crises
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Help frame school policies and statements of well-being for students
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Address related issues such as bullying, verbal and psychological abuse, and other challenges
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Provide ongoing support in addressing day-to-day challenges as they arise
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Engage local Rabbis and Jewish community professionals when appropriate
For Educators:
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Provide individualized training for educators, Judaics teachers, and health professionals, and other groups of faculty
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Help faculty have a better understanding of gender and sexual identity as it relates to their student population
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Educate faculty about mental health and safety issues for LGBTQ students and the general population of the school
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Train faculty in recognizing and supporting students’ mental health and safety needs
For Parents and Students:
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Provide resources on use of inclusive language, raise awareness of the presence of LGBTQ students and families within the community
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Help and advise students who want to create safe spaces in their schools
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Facilitate conversations between faculty, parents, students, board member

Over the last year, KeshetUK has worked together with Chief Rabbi Mirvis, Jewish schools and Jewish LGBT+ people to produce a groundbreaking report ‘The Wellbeing of LGBT+ Pupils: A Guide for Orthodox Jewish Schools’.
The purpose of this Guide is to reduce harm to LGBT+ young people in the Jewish community. Designed with practical application in mind, the Guide is split into clear chapters and appendices that cover:
- The challenges that can be faced by some young people who might be struggling to reconcile their LGBT+ and Jewish identity
- The use of appropriate language, and tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying
- How to provide pastoral support to LGBT+ young people
- A review of UK equalities legislation and schools’ inspection criteria
- A glossary of current LGBT+ terminology
- How to have supportive conversations with LGBT+ young people
Want to make your school more welcoming?
Drop us an email and we will help you tailor a plan appropriate for the specific needs of your community.