Jewish Futures 2026 conference to explore how AI could reshape Jewish education
The event will convene Jewish educators and thought leaders to examine how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are changing how young people learn, connect, and process information.
The Jewish Education Project is hosting its annual conference, Jewish Futures 2026: Becoming Tomorrow's Educators, in New York City. The event brings together Jewish educators and thought leaders to explore the impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies on Jewish education and learning. Participants will engage in an interactive exercise called "Tzomet Games: Shaping the Jewish Future," which involves evaluating potential scenarios for Jewish life in 2050.
The conference aims to help educators identify challenges, experiment with new learning methods, and determine which core aspects of Jewish education are essential, regardless of technological advancements. Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath, Senior Director of Knowledge, Ideas, and Learning at The Jewish Education Project, emphasizes that educators must proactively respond to modern technological developments.
The conference will feature a keynote address by Sam Glassenberg, a technology entrepreneur and expert in games, AI, and learning, who will discuss insights from game design, neuroscience, and AI, as well as their applications in Jewish history, identity, and education. The event will culminate in an interactive session titled "Educators Assemble!" led by Shoshana Bloom, an ICF PCC-certified coach and speaker, who will help participants identify personal strengths, collaborate with fellow educators, and translate discussions into actionable steps.
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