Prizmah Thought Leadership

Sharing a Sacred Responsibility

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Governance, Prizmah Thought Leadership
In this issue of Kaleidoscope, we have the opportunity to hear from leaders of our Jewish day schools and yeshivot. We thank

Lay Leaders at the Prizmah Conference Imagine “How Might We"

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Fundraising & Development, Prizmah Thought Leadership
Energy, excitement, optimism, and passionate commitment: these are the words I would use to describe the discussions among the lay leaders who

Teachers Are Our Royalty

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Prizmah Thought Leadership
It is indeed noble to recognize those who dedicate themselves to serve our communities—they are our royalty. At Prizmah, we start this

Walking the Walk: Prizmah's DEI Work

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Human Resources, Prizmah Thought Leadership
As an organization that was designed to serve the diversity of Jewish day schools and yeshivas, Prizmah sees the idea of inclusivity

Valuing Women in Jewish School Leadership

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Prizmah Thought Leadership
Fifteen years ago, when I was the head of an Orthodox Jewish day school, there were the beginnings of whispers about equitable

What Makes a Great PD Experience

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Prizmah Thought Leadership, Professional Leadership, Teaching and Learning
At Prizmah we have had the joy of creating all sorts of professional development experiences, some with partner organizations and some on

Prizmah Staff Reflect on Their Experiences in School Leadership

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Prizmah Thought Leadership, Professional Leadership
Although the work of school leadership brings tremendous rewards and satisfaction, it also often brings great stress and loneliness. Four Prizmah staffers

Thought Leadership on Hebrew Education

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Prizmah Thought Leadership, Teaching and Learning
Recently, I was asked what schools are struggling with most, aside from Covid-related things (as if there is anything aside from that)

Four Paths to Progress on Jewish Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Prizmah Thought Leadership
In thinking about Jewish equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) in our communal ecosystem, we need multiple perspectives and approaches to create a

DEI in Jewish Schools: What’s at Stake for Jews of Color

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Prizmah Thought Leadership

Making the Case for Jewish Day Schools Now

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Prizmah Thought Leadership, Enrollment, School Policies and Procedures
Sometimes what is so obvious to us needs to be restated: Jewish day schools are places of excellence, in ways that the

Bring More Joy/Simchah into Learning

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Prizmah Thought Leadership, Teaching and Learning
This article is part of a series representing a partnership between JEIC and Prizmah. It grew out of a collaboration at the