jewish education
Deprogramming our Children as a Means to Jewish Continuity?
I just got back from a weekend “family camp” retreat. One of the most remarkable aspects of the experience was ...
Teach, Don’t Preach
Last week, in my role as a teacher of Judaism, I had four magnificent teaching experiences. The kind that leave ...
Special Education: A Special Need in Jewish Education
By Education Fellow Elaine BarenblatI have loved teaching since I was very young, but I did not get my first ...
What “The Daily Show” Can Teach Us About 21st Century Judaism
I am ready to nominate Jon Stewart as an honorary “Rabbi Without Borders.”Last week, Brooklyn Assemblyman Dov Hikind, in a ...
From Georgia to Jerusalem in 6 Easy Steps: Sending Prayers to the Western Wall
By ISJL Education Fellow Dan RingThe ISJL Education Curriculum addresses Israel in many ways at various grade levels. The fifth ...
Rachel Stern Talks About “Ban the Bar Mitzvah”
Earlier this week, Jewish parenting website kveller.com, a sister blog here on MyJewishLearning.com, published a blog post by rabbinical student Patrick ...
The Adat Chaverim Macharniks and a Successful Jewish Tomorrow
This post is by second year Education Fellow Ben Chaidell.ISJL Education Fellows often work with our communities on how to ...
Regional Community Building & The Blessing of Skype
Skype. Gchat. iPhone.These are some of my primary tools in my modern Jewish education career.Utilizing technology is important for pretty ...
Coming to Learn, Going to Teach
When you think “summer in Mississippi,” the first thing that comes to mind is the heat.But for some people, what ...
Meet the 2012-2014 ISJL Education Fellows!
We’re excited to welcome five new Fellows, who will spend the next two years in the ISJL’s education department, serving ...