Education

These Jewish New Yorkers are reconsidering attending college in the Northeast

Olivia Goldsmith in JTA · 8 Jul

In the wake of increasing antisemitism on Northeastern college campuses, Jewish students are reconsidering their college choices.

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More Than Tzedakah

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 8 Jul

As the Orthodox Jewish communities grow, the financial strain on Jewish education systems becomes increasingly unsustainable.

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Guilt Trip

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 8 Jul

A mother, Ahuva, grapples with feelings of disappointment and concern for her son Ezzy, who feels unnoticed and left behind after his close friend Shua embarks on a separate summer opportunity.

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Answering Dan Senor’s call with Project Campfire

eJewishPhilanthropy · 8 Jul

Project Campfire is an initiative by the Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation to make Jewish overnight camps cost-free for every Jewish child in Rochester, NY, enhancing access to transformative Jewish experiences.

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As teachers unions target ADL and oppose antisemitism bill, Jewish educators sound the alarm

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 8 Jul

A conflict has emerged between the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the nation's largest teachers union concerning an antisemitism bill.

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Barnard settles lawsuit by Jewish and Israeli students, agrees to a litany of measures to address antisemitism

Grace Gilson in JTA · 7 Jul

Barnard College has reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by Jewish and Israeli students, which accused the institution of neglecting antisemitism on its campus.

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50 years later, alumni of a now-closed Queens yeshiva reunite

Risa Doherty in JTA · 7 Jul

Michael Weichselbaum, a rabbi and principal of Bnos Malka Academy, helped organize a poignant 50th reunion for former students of Yeshiva Dov Revel, a now-closed Modern Orthodox school in Queens.

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They hate us? Let’s raise kids who don’t care — because the future belongs to Jews who love being Jewish

eJewishPhilanthropy · 7 Jul

Jewish resilience and pride are emphasized as key strategies for combatting antisemitism rather than continually focusing solely on fighting it, which is seen as a futile effort.

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Vanderbilt, WashU leaders pitch Jewish students on a winning post-Oct. 7 strategy

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 7 Jul

In a recent initiative following the events of October 7, leaders from Vanderbilt University and Washington University have engaged Jewish students in discussions to develop strategies for navigating the post-event landscape.

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The New Antisemitic Curriculum in America’s Public Schools

Jeff Neurman in Future of Jewish · 5 Jul

Jeff Neurman's article highlights an alarming rise of antisemitism within U.S. public schools, particularly at the K-12 levels, which has gone largely unnoticed compared to the more publicized antisemitic movements on college campuses.

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God Bless America

Emes Ve-Emunah · 4 Jul

On July 4th, 2025, the Jewish community in America expresses profound gratitude for the nation's support and freedoms.

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A Trumpian farce to make the ghosts of Jefferson, Madison and Vichy France's victims weep

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 3 Jul

In this opinion piece, Robert Zaretsky draws parallels between the resignation of the University of Virginia president under pressure from the Trump administration and the authoritarian actions of Vichy France against Jews and academics.

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Inside the New Group Giving Antisemitism Trainings at Harvard - Project Shema, increasingly a presence on university campuses, uses progressive language while foregrounding the "harm" of anti-Zionism.

Emily Wilder in Jewish Currents · 2 Jul

Project Shema, a group using progressive language to address antisemitism, has been gaining visibility, particularly in university settings like Harvard.

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It Ain’t Over – Till It’s Over

Emes Ve-Emunah · 2 Jul

Concerns about the decline of American Jewish continuity, driven by intermarriage and ignorance of heritage, may find a remedy in renewed initiatives for Jewish education.

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Breaking the enrollment paradox: A new approach to Jewish day schools

eJewishPhilanthropy · 2 Jul

Jewish day schools, such as Schechter Boston, are reframing their approach to address declining enrollment despite improved educational quality and support.

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Taking Root

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 1 Jul

Project SEED, a Torah Umesorah initiative, provides summer opportunities for young yeshiva students to immerse themselves in Jewish communities, fostering Torah education across the United States.

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Family Living: Summer Tips

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 1 Jul

Cindy Scarr's article "Family Living: Summer Tips" provides practical advice for moms navigating summer activities with children.

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First Port of Call

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 1 Jul

When faced with an urgent medical situation involving a child, knowing the appropriate first point of contact can be crucial.

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The Erasure of Sephardic Jewry

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 1 Jul

Sruli Fruchter discusses the marginalization of Sephardic Jewry within mixed Ashkenazi-Sephardic communities in the United States.

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When teachers are learners: Making professional growth visible in Jewish education

eJewishPhilanthropy · 1 Jul

Sulam, a special education inclusion program at Berman Hebrew Academy and Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Maryland, has innovatively reimagined professional development for educators by allowing them to engage in Presentations of Learning (POL).

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Elevating Jewish early childhood education means elevating how we recruit and retain educators

eJewishPhilanthropy · 1 Jul

The decline in graduates with education degrees has exacerbated a staffing crisis in U.S. early childhood centers, impacting Jewish institutions specifically due to financial feasibility and the need for educators proficient in both child development and Jewish traditions.

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Trump administration finds Harvard violated Jewish students’ civil rights, threatens termination of all federal funding

Grace Gilson in JTA · 30 Jun

The Trump administration has accused Harvard University of violating the civil rights of Jewish and Israeli students, citing inadequate responses to antisemitic incidents on campus.

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What does it mean to lead Jewishly?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 30 Jun

Rabbi Ari Witkin explores what it means to lead Jewishly by emphasizing a values-centric approach that integrates Jewish tradition with modern professional practices.

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How To Raise Your Child in a Crazy World

Living Lchaim · 29 Jun

Rabbi Shais Taub, a respected Chabad rabbi and author, addresses the challenges of raising children in today’s tumultuous world through a blend of Chassidic wisdom and Torah teachings.

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What Is so Hard About Keeping Jewish Students Safe?

The Cholent in The Cholent · 27 Jun

A legal case has been filed against Nathan Hale High School in Seattle, alleging the failure to protect a Jewish student, MKL, from anti-Semitic harassment and threats.

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