Prof. Avi Levi
President of Shaanan College
As the President of Shaanan Orthodox College for Education, I am honored to present our institution’s commitment to the development of future educators who will serve as innovative leaders in education and in Israeli society.
Shaanan is devoted to promoting teachers’ ability to combine innovative pedagogy with a rich learner experience, profoundly influenced by their own journey as lifelong learners. At Shaanan, we instill in our graduates the passion to go beyond the role of educators and aspire to become “mentors of tomorrow.” We take great pride in nurturing individuals who not only excel in their teaching but also serve as guiding beacons for future generations.
Our curriculum is meticulously designed to equip our mentors of tomorrow with the requisite skills and knowledge to excel in the ever-evolving landscape of education. By integrating innovative pedagogy and emphasizing the significance of the learning experience, we ensure our graduates are prepared to shape the future of education.
In this endeavor, we seek partnerships with esteemed American and European donors who identify with our academic vision, and invite them to collaborate with us in producing educators of exceptional caliber.
Together, we can raise the standards of pedagogy, enrich learner experiences, and contribute significantly to the educational landscape of Israel.
Dr. Haggai Mazuz
Director of the Shaanan College Chair for the History of Jewish Communities in Spain and the Islamic Countries Specializes in the research of Islam and Jews in Arab lands in the Middle Ages Editor of Mada v’Haskel academic journal
Rabbi Dr. Yehuda Tropper
Head of the Department of Tanach at Shaanan College and director of the M.A. in Tanach program Previously served as a school rabbi, vice-principal and Ministry of Education national supervisor of Tanach studies teaching in state religious schools. Lecturer in Tanach, specializes in the teaching of Chumash, Tehillim and books on the return to Zion, and in the Medieval commentators, with a focus on Ramban. Presents various methods for teaching Tanach and the connection between Tanach and contemporary life.
Rabbi Dr. Harel Shapira
Head of the Department of Talmud and the director of the yeshiva graduates program at Shaanan College Director of the college’s Daf Yomi Portal
Prof. Shraga Fisherman
Chair of the Supreme Academic Council at Shaanan College and head of the M.A. program in Educational Counseling Has published ten books on researching and addressing the “leaving Orthodoxy” phenomenon, courtship and intimacy in religious society, training homeroom teachers, the professional identity of teachers, families of special needs children and ethics in therapy.
Mrs. Ilana Samberg
Head of the Department of Techno Pedagogy at Shaanan College. Director of the innovative Teacher-Mentor Program, and coordinator of pedagogical counselling and lectures for the Department of English. Known for the national programs and courses she has developed in ELL for the Ministry of Education and for her 20 years of experience in the field.
Dr. Ada Gebel
Director of the Excellence Program at Shaanan College, for training outstanding students in educational leadership Social history researcher, whose publications include a book on the history of Poalei Agudath Israel, and articles on Orthodox Zionist identity issues and the history of Jewish publishing in Eastern Europe.
Dr. Carmit Frisch
An occupational therapist and lecturer in the Farly Childhood Education and Departments at Shaanan College, and a research fellow at Haifa University. Developed POET (Parental Occupational Fxecutive Traning) for improving the functioning and executive functioning of children with early signs of ADHD. Researches the efficacy of POET when implemented remotely, and in preschools
