Learn the theory & practice of Judaism with Jo Elijah

About Me

I live in Market Harborough and am a practising Jew and the local Schools’ Visitor for Judaism. I have been visiting schools for over 30 years as well as being a guest speaker many times at the University of Northampton so I consider myself a very experienced teacher of Judaism.

I was also a teacher and Headteacher for many years at Religion Schools in local Synagogues and taught a very wide curriculum of Judaism including the Hebrew language and specifically Bar/Bat Mitzvah Torah portions to many students.

I have been a consultant at several Teacher Training workshops on Religion and Spirituality and helped produce a booklet on Jewish artefacts as well as work programmes for children for the Local Authority.

I served as the Jewish Representative on the local SACRE (Standing Advisory Committee on Religious Education) for many years as well as representing Judaism at local Holocaust Memorial events.

I come from a background of both Orthodox and Reform/Progressive Judaism so I offer a very broad view of the faith.

What I Do

Speaker

I’ve been visiting schools for over 30 years as well as being a guest speaker many times at the University of Northampton.

TEACHER

I was a teacher and Headteacher for many years at Religion Schools in local synagogues and taught all ages and aspects of Judaism including basic Hebrew and specifically Bar/Bat Mitzvah Torah portions to many students.

Consultant

I’ve also been a consultant at several Teacher Training workshops on Religion and Spirituality and helped produce a booklet on Jewish artefacts as well as work programmes for children.

Shabbat - AN INTEGRAL PART OF JEWISH FAMILY LIFE

The Synagogue

The Torah

order of shabbat morning service

shabbat blessings

Women in Judiasm

What People Say

Jo has been an inspirational Head teacher for our Cheder (Religion School) over several years. She was full of creative ideas, from baking to art work. She has infectious enthusiasm and an evident love of Judaism, which she passed on to our children so that they loved attending.

RABBI MARGARET JACOBI - Birmingham Progressive Synagogue.

Jo is a committed, engaging and knowledgeable teacher of Judaism and was an excellent headteacher at Birmingham Progressive Synagogue's weekly Religion School. She motivated and supported a team of young adult teachers, creating an inclusive learning community of children, teenagers, staff and families embracing Jewish learning.

MANDY ROSS - Renowned religious children's author