Teaching and Learning
The Jewish Youth Pledge: A Lasting Legacy of Jewish Identity, Heritage, and Connection
Professional Leadership, Teaching and Learning
Imagine receiving a letter from your younger self, reminding you of your day school experiences, your dreams and aspirations for the future
So That the Children Will Ask: Education and Innovation in Jewish Learning
Teaching and Learning
In this issue we highlight ways in which many great educators are engaged in deeply considering how to awaken our students, connect
Beyond Betzalel: Exploring Sacred Texts Through the Arts
Teaching and Learning
Embodied learning is the belief and knowledge that our bodies are capable of making sense of all manner of information, and that
Virtual Tefillah, Real Emotion
Teaching and Learning
My work often leads me to conversations loaded with “big questions.” When asking people to think about times they felt connected to
Teaching Current Events in Israel Today
Teaching and Learning
How should we as educators approach teaching Israeli current events in the classroom? How can we authentically model nuance and balance when
The Second Conversation: Tanakh Students’ Reflections on the Rules of Interpretation
Teaching and Learning
Communities rely on their education systems to induct students into their literacy practices; they want children to read texts in certain ways
Rav Bet Sefer
Teaching and Learning
As a member of the administration, I attempt to bring Jewish life and wisdom to the forefront in the school whenever possible
Maimonides Fellows
School Policies and Procedures, Teaching and Learning
Each year presents new challenges requiring innovative solutions. This year, the conversation has focused on a national shortage of qualified and aspiring
Auditing Our Israel Curriculum
School Policies and Procedures, Teaching and Learning
A Rodeph Sholom student’s experience of our Israel education program begins in our early childhood division and continues until they graduate in
What Makes a Great PD Experience
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
Pathways to Differentiation in a Judaic Studies Classroom
Professional Leadership, Teaching and Learning
At the heart of Hidden Sparks’ work is the belief that every child has unique talents, strengths, affinities and challenges. Teacher and
And What of the Children?
Teaching and Learning
What should we be thinking as we prepare to go to synagogue this Saturday, this Shabbat, Sabbath morning? Should we be reviewing