Educators from across the Jewish world gathered last week at Vienna’s Hofburg Palace for the 2026 Yael Awards. The setting was formal and the message energizing, yet grounded in the day-to-day realities faced by more than 200 educators, administrators, and community leaders from around the world. The conference created space to think seriously about Jewish education and how to further raise standards. The Yael Awards are the only global awards program focused exclusively on Jewish education.
This year’s ceremony recognized excellence across 11 categories, with winners representing ten countries. The gathering took place as antisemitism continues to rise across many regions, prompting Jewish leaders to question whether current responses are sufficient or properly aimed.
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