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An Israeli-based venture providing professional development for Jewish educators in the diaspora: where startup innovation meets intellectual tradition.
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Our Commitment
At Engaje, we believe the Jewish school is where the story of the Jewish people is written today. We bridge deep heritage with 21st-century skills to empower students to actively shape our collective future.
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The Engaje Edge
Tackling the Root Causes in Jewish Education
At Engaje, we believe that building a resilient future means addressing the deepest challenges in Jewish education today: declining engagement, hesitation around Zionism, and the siloing of Jewish studies. We redefine the paradigm by equipping schools to bridge deep heritage with modern academic readiness and active, proud belonging.
A Force Multiplier: Intellectual Pride & Academic Readiness
We expand Jewish learning beyond the silo of ceremonies and isolated Judaic classes, turning it into an active force multiplier across the entire school day. We adapt the dialectical inquiry of Havruta into rigorous classroom pedagogy, enabling students to discover the depth and brilliance of their own intellectual tradition firsthand. This builds the critical reading and analytical skills vital for academic readiness, while inspiring genuine pride in Jewish thought.
Fearless, Culture-First Zionism
We transform the study of Israeli history from dry geopolitical timelines into an engaging journey through the nation's authentic soundtrack. By studying the historical milestones that shaped Israeli culture, we give this generation the critical tools to navigate digital misinformation and the confidence to fearlessly reclaim a proud, active Zionist identity.
Targeted Impact, Zero Dependency
We believe schools must own their own transformation. Through a targeted, short-term framework designed to fit natural school rhythms, we combine peer collaboration with personalized coaching. We cultivate genuine educational independence, equipping your internal leadership to sustain and scale this new mindset for years to come.
The People Behind the Mission
Engaje represents a unique synergy of radical pedagogical expertise, large-scale organizational transformation, and deep proficiency in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).
Together, we bridge decades of leadership within the Israeli educational ecosystem and the EdTech sector with a profound understanding of Jewish educators in the Diaspora. Our approach integrates forward-thinking frameworks with the cultivation of personal resilience and belonging, empowering the next generation to lead with confidence, academic rigor, and pride.
Segal Lior
Co-Founder
Segal Lior brings extensive experience in redesigning learning environments to the field of Jewish education in the Diaspora. After leading radical pedagogical shifts within the Israeli Ministry of Education and serving as a key figure in innovation at MindCET, Segal now focuses her expertise on the professional development of educators and educational leadership in Jewish communities worldwide. Segal believes that the key to strengthening the identity and resilience of the next generation lies in the ability of educators to lead forward-thinking and relevant pedagogy. She equips Diaspora teachers with innovative tools and methodologies that enable them to transform Jewish heritage and values into a powerful engine for growth and success in the modern world.
Yael Golan
Co-Founder
Yael Golan brings to Engaje a unique expertise in leading organizational transformation and developing complex training frameworks. With extensive experience in the EdTech sector, Yael specializes in making educational and training materials accessible through innovative and effective methodologies. As a group facilitator through the arts and an educational clown, Yael integrates high-level professionalism in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) into Engaje’s core mission. She focuses on building resilience, fostering a sense of belonging, and developing soft skills—driven by the understanding that for educators and Jewish communities in the Diaspora, emotional and values-based connection is the foundation for any meaningful learning process.