Bebe Feuerstein Simon Early Childhood Institute

March 9, 2026

The Bebe Feuerstein Simon Early Childhood Institute is one of several BJE programs that offers quality professional development to early childhood educators. In 2025, this annual conference attracted over 650 early childhood teachers for a day of learning, skill building and professional growth.

The theme for the 2025 conference was “Celebrating Joy and Possibilities” and was hosted at Valley Beth Shalom.

The day started with breakfast and inspirational remarks from Jonathan Schmidt Chapman. Three workshops were offered from our esteemed presenters, lunch, and a closing reflection session.   Speakers, coming locally and from across the country, included Rabbi Dr. Meir Muller, Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, Lindsay Astor Grant, Dr. Sharon Bacharach, Kira Rappaport, Gabriella Meltz, Natalie Maddison, and many more. 

For more information contact Carly Rosenstein at 323.761-8623.