Spark Series: A Reboot Drop-In Webinar Series in Arts & Culture Education

The numbers tell a striking story: Jewish Americans are three times more likely to find deep meaning in arts and culture than in religious practice.¹ Yet Jewish institutions chronically underinvest in ongoing Jewish arts and culture programming. While the reasons for this disconnect are complicated, one thing is quite simple:

Jewish communities that embrace the impact of arts and culture do so to a great advantage.

Reboot’s Spark Series

Drawing on a quarter-century of Reboot’s success in cultural innovation, Reboot’s Spark Series is a no-cost drop-in pilot program for cultural enthusiasts, Jewish educators, program directors, communal professionals, and anyone passionate about Jewish arts and culture who wants to learn how to create or enhance programming that resonates with diverse audiences.

Participants can attend as many sessions as they want while gaining practical tools to create programming that resonates with broad audiences.

What You’ll Experience:

• Flexible attendance – attend any combination of sessions that work for your schedule
• 90-minute intensive virtual sessions featuring different topics and projects
• Direct interaction with accomplished Reboot network artists via intimate Q&A sessions
• Insights into diverse creative processes and approaches to Jewish cultural expression
• Hands-on experience with Reboot’s methodology for arts-based Jewish engagement
• Exclusive access to Reboot’s extensive archive of cultural projects

How It Works:

• Registration required for each session you wish to attend
• No commitment to attend all sessions – pick and choose what interests you
• Each session is self-contained with valuable takeaways
• All sessions recorded for registered participants who cannot attend live or who are not able to attend the entire time.

Program Schedule

Fall 2025 Sessions

Register for individual sessions by clicking the links below.

Each Session Includes:

• Virtual webinar with materials overview and Reboot artist Q&A
• Interactive elements like polls, artist discussions, and skill-building activities
• Guest speakers — Reboot affiliated artists and experts providing diverse perspectives

At Reboot, we know that arts and culture aren’t just add-ons, but essential pathways to meaning and connection.

Questions? Email Madelyne@Rebooting.com and Kendell@Rebooting.com

Quick Registration Info

How to Participate:

1. Browse the schedule and select sessions that interest you
2. Register individually for each session you want to attend
3. Attend live or access recordings if you’re registered but cannot make it
4. Engage at your own pace — no pressure to attend everything

Program Benefits:

• No long-term commitment required
• Professional development at your own pace
• Practical tools you can implement immediately
• Access to Reboot’s creative network and resources

¹ Pew Research Center’s “Jewish Americans in 2020”

Spark Series: Frequently Asked Questions

About the Program

What is the Reboot Spark Series?

Reboot’s Spark Series is a free, virtual drop-in pilot program designed for cultural enthusiasts, Jewish educators, program directors, communal professionals, and anyone passionate about Jewish arts and culture who wants to learn from leading creators and innovators.

No long-term commitment. No complicated registration process. Just valuable sessions you can attend based on your schedule and interests.

Why is this program needed?

Research from the Pew Research Center shows that Jewish Americans are three times more likely to find deep meaning in arts and culture than in religious practice. Yet Jewish institutions chronically underinvest in ongoing Jewish arts and culture programming. The Spark Series bridges this gap by providing Jewish professionals with the tools they need to leverage arts and culture for meaningful Jewish engagement.

What is the format of the program?

The program consists of three intensive 90-minute virtual sessions featuring Reboot’s arts and culture projects and the artists who created them. Each session includes materials overview, artist Q&A, and arts skill-building components. 

Eligibility & Application

Who is eligible to register?

Reboot’s Spark Series is open to all.

Is there a cost to participate?

No, the Spark Series is offered at no cost to participants as part of Reboot’s pilot program.

Program Content

What Reboot projects will be featured in the program?

The program will showcase several signature Reboot projects, including:

1. Erev Yalda – A cultural experience that celebrates the Persian winter solstice tradition with Jewish connections curated by Rachel Sumekh and Tanaaz Sassooni.
2. The Anne Frank Gift Shop – A comedic short film from writer/director Mickey Rapkin that examines Holocaust remembrance and memory through an irreverent contemporary lens.
3. Mother/Road – An upcoming multimedia meditation on grief and memory created by Avi Amon. This project explores familial journeys, intergenerational interaction, and the nature of time through live and pre-recorded music, spoken word, and video projection.

What will I learn in this program?

Participants will gain:

• Practical tools for using arts and culture in Jewish education and programming
• Access to Reboot’s methodology for arts-based Jewish engagement
• Insights into creative processes from accomplished Reboot network artists
• Exclusive access to Reboot’s extensive archive of cultural projects
• Strategies for building more engaging and meaningful Jewish cultural experiences

Technical Requirements

What technical requirements are needed to participate?

As this is a virtual program, participants will need:

• A reliable internet connection
• A device (computer, tablet) capable of video conferencing

Will sessions be recorded?

Session recordings may be available for participants who are unable to attend live. However, we strongly encourage live participation to get the full benefit of interactive discussions and Q&A sessions with the artists.

Is there support available if I encounter technical difficulties?

Yes, our team will provide basic technical support to ensure all participants can access and engage with the program effectively.

Additional Questions. 

For any questions not addressed here, please contact Madelyne@Rebooting.com or Kendell@Rebooting.com.