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SCHOOLTIME! STORAHTELLING TRAINING

The Storahtelling model offers a simple solution to a modern challenge, deeply rooted in tradition, yet radically current. Four years of experiments have demonstrated that a "wasted opportunity" can indeed become a "star attraction." We envision this model as being successfully adopted and adapted by congregations, schools, and community centers worldwide. Towards this goal we are continually presenting, experimenting and evaluating the Storahtelling model as well as developing and implementing training programs towards its successful dissemination.

It is our firm conviction and recent experience that latent "Storahtellers" can be found in every Jewish community — among clergy as well as lay people — educators, artists, and performers. Inspiring, empowering, and training local "Storahtellers" will organically integrate the Storahtelling model into the larger community in a manner most suitable to local customs and needs.

The Storahteller training curriculum combines theory and practice. Textual studies include a historical overview of the evolution and future possibilities of the Torah Service, spanning 2,000 years and 4 continents of sacred literature and folklore. The hands-on practice includes adaptation of Jewish and theatrical storytelling techniques, live improvisation, and integration of personal narrative and popular culture with classical commentary.

Storahtelling is a modern midrash, multi-channeled to speak to the current moment in American Jewish life — Rabbi Lawrence Hoffman

Training is currently focused on day school teachers, camp staff and congregational teams. Contact us for information on training seminars.

Recent training programs:
CAJE 29 conference, Hofstra Univ., Uniondale, NY, August 12-15, 2004
Nefesh/Synagogue 2000 Conference, Univ. of Judaism, Los Angeles, CA, June 21-24, 2004
Elat Chayim Retreat Center, August 2-10, 2003
CAJE pre conference, August 18-21, 2003
University of Judaism Summer Institute, June 28-July 3, 2003
Congregation Adat Shalom, Bethesda, MD. June-September 2003
Congregation Beth Shalom, Portland, OR February-August 2003
Hanna Senesh Day School, Brooklyn, NY 2002-2004
The Foundation for Jewish Camping, 2000-2004
The Sol Goldman 14th St. Y, NYC November 2002-April 2003
Jewish Theological Seminary Students Forum, February-April 2003