Fanya Gottesfeld Heller Doctoral Program WHERE TEACHING IS SACRED, WHERE LEARNING TRANSFORMS Executive Model EdD in Jewish Educational Leadership and Innovation Apply Now Contact Us Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology Executive Model EdD in Jewish Educational Leadershipand InnovationNext Cohort Begins Fall 2026This program is designed to prepare school and institutional leaders in Jewish Education. Coursework addresses leadership across the realms of curriculum, student support and social-emotional learning, administration, community, and governance.Students proceed through the program in a cohort of committed Jewish educational professionals, enhancing the learning and creating a strong community of learners. Program FeaturesOnline LearningAll classes are held virtually as asynchronous courses. Designed for Educational ProfessionalsThe program allows for those who work full-time or reside outside the New York Metropolitan area.51 Credit Block Program17 courses taken at 6 credits per semester in sequence for 3-1/2 half years for a total for 51 credits of coursework. Touchstone Meetings (Mifgashim)3 required 5-day touchstone meetings (mifgashim) spread throughout the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters at the Wilf Campus in Washington Heights, New York City. Summer ProgramIn Years 1 and 2, students take courses in the Summer semester and participate in the Summer Mifgash.DissertationThe program culminates with students submitting and defending a scholarly dissertation.Next Cohort - Fall 2026 Inquire anytime; applications open in Fall 2025 Full Program Breakdown Executive Model EdD in Jewish Educational Leadershipand InnovationNext Cohort Begins Fall 2026This program is designed to prepare school and institutional leaders in Jewish Education. Coursework addresses leadership across the realms of curriculum, student support and social-emotional learning, administration, community, and governance.Students proceed through the program in a cohort of committed Jewish educational professionals, enhancing the learning and creating a strong community of learners. Program FeaturesOnline LearningAll classes are held virtually as asynchronous courses. Designed for Educational ProfessionalsThe program allows for those who work full-time or reside outside the New York Metropolitan area.51 Credit Block Program17 courses taken at 6 credits per semester in sequence for 3-1/2 half years for a total for 51 credits of coursework. Touchstone Meetings (Mifgashim)3 required 5-day touchstone meetings (mifgashim) spread throughout the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters at the Wilf Campus in Washington Heights, New York City. Summer ProgramIn Years 1 and 2, students take courses in the Summer semester and participate in the Summer Mifgash.DissertationThe program culminates with students submitting and defending a scholarly dissertation.Next Cohort - Fall 2026 Inquire anytime; applications open in Fall 2025 CONTACT US Program Information 2022-2026 Course Sequence2023 Azrieli Course DescriptionsSample Mifgash ScheduleDissertation Options2023-2024 Azrieli Doctoral EdD Catalog Tuition, Fees and Financial InformationAll students admitted to the program, in good academic standing, and who submit the Azrieli Scholarship Application, are eligible for generous support. Support decisions are based on need and merit and may be as much as 50% of tuition. Tuition and FeesFinancing Your Education Applicant Information Doctoral Admission Requirements Doctoral Application Checklist Contact Us Dr. Moshe Krakowski Doctoral Program Director Applicant Information Doctoral Admission Requirements Doctoral Application Checklist Contact Us Dr. Moshe Krakowski Doctoral Program Director
