Fanya Gottesfeld Heller Doctoral Program
WHERE TEACHING IS SACRED, WHERE LEARNING TRANSFORMS
Executive Model EdD in Jewish Educational Leadership and Innovation
Executive Model EdD in Jewish Educational Leadership
and Innovation
Next Cohort Begins Fall 2026
This 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 Features
Online Learning
All classes are held virtually as asynchronous courses.
Designed for Educational Professionals
The program allows for those who work full-time or reside outside the New York Metropolitan area.
51 Credit Block Program
17 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 Program
In Years 1 and 2, students take courses in the Summer semester and participate in the Summer Mifgash.
Dissertation
The 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 Leadership
and Innovation
Next Cohort Begins Fall 2026
This 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 Features
Online Learning
All classes are held virtually as asynchronous courses.
Designed for Educational Professionals
The program allows for those who work full-time or reside outside the New York Metropolitan area.
51 Credit Block Program
17 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 Program
In Years 1 and 2, students take courses in the Summer semester and participate in the Summer Mifgash.
Dissertation
The program culminates with students submitting and defending a scholarly dissertation.
Next Cohort - Fall 2026 Inquire anytime; applications open in Fall 2025
Program Information
- 2022-2026 Course Sequence
- 2023 Azrieli Course Descriptions
- Sample Mifgash Schedule
- Dissertation Options
- 2023-2024 Azrieli Doctoral EdD Catalog
Tuition, Fees and Financial Information
- All 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 Fees
- Financing Your Education
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Applicant Information
Doctoral Admission Requirements
Doctoral Application Checklist
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Dr. Moshe Krakowski
Doctoral Program Director
Doctoral Admission Requirements
Doctoral Application Checklist
Contact Us
Dr. Moshe Krakowski
Doctoral Program Director
