Education

In a bonus episode of Unorthodox, Mark speaks with his Facebook friend Bob Barnes, a self-described populist lawyer who hadn't voted in a presidential election since 1992 but bet $125,000 on Donald Trump winning at 4 to 1 odds in London, ultimately winning half a million dollars.
Dr. Boaz Cohen, an expert in Holocaust Studies, has authored a book titled "Was Their Voice Heard? Early Holocaust Testimonies of Child Survivors," focusing on how child survivors of the Holocaust were treated and how these experiences can offer insights for modern refugee relief agencies.
In TanakhCast #92, the focus is on exploring and discussing four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicles.
Dr. Yaffa Eliach, a groundbreaking Holocaust scholar, passed away at 79 on November 8, 2016.
In this episode recorded live at Hebrew College, the discussion focuses on the upcoming presidential election.
The author recounts his experience hunting a deer with his brother-in-law and reflects on the profound lessons learned during the hunt, including a newfound appreciation for the connection between procuring meat and confronting death.
In episode 91 of the TanakhCast podcast, the hosts delve into the discussion of four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.
This podcast explores the significance of understanding who wrote the Torah.
Prof. William Kolbrener, an English literature professor at Bar-Ilan University, explores his book "The Last Rabbi: Joseph Soloveitchik and the Talmudic Tradition" in a discussion with Gilad Halpern.
In TanakhCast #90, the discussion revolves around reflecting on and analyzing four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.
Prof. Lev Grinberg, a sociologist, explores the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in his book "Politics and Violence in Israel/Palestine: Democracy vs. Military Rule."
Prof. Chaim Saiman delves into the differing perspectives on gedolim (great Torah scholars) in Haredi, Centrist Orthodox, and liberal Orthodox communities.
The article by Miriam Gedwiser discusses Chaim Saiman's argument that the number of revered leaders in the Orthodox community is influenced by demand as much as supply.
In a conversation with host Gilad Halpern, Professor Gad Yair from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem talks about his upcoming book "The Unruly Mind," which explores the unique approach of Israeli scientists compared to their global counterparts.
Dr. Yarden Enav, an anthropologist, talks about his book "Israeliness in No Man's Land: Citizenship in the West Bank of Israel/Palestine" on the Tel Aviv Review.
The text explores different motivations for religious commitment, focusing on the story of Jonah from the Bible.
Dr. D Gershon Lewental discusses the Baha'i religion, a sect originating from Shi'a Islam that established itself in the Holy Land.
In TanakhCast #89, the Secret Book of Kings Book Club discusses 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, following the text from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.
Prof. Zvi Ziegler, a mathematics professor at the Technion, discusses the impact of international calls for academic boycotts on Israeli academia with host Gilad Halpern.
Alan Cooper, once a singer for Sha Na Na at Woodstock, is currently a Jewish studies professor at JTS.
Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein's unpublished memoir sheds light on the period between Dr. Bernard Revel's death in 1940 and Dr. Samuel Belkin's election as Yeshiva University's president in 1943.
Eretz Bereshit, also known as Genesis Land, offers visitors a unique experience to connect with Jewish and Biblical history by immersing them in the world of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs.
To help an overweight child avoid diabetes, consider sending nutrient-dense, low-sugar snacks like cut-up fruits and vegetables, string cheese, nuts and seeds, fruit chips, guacamole, hummus, cereal, bars, edamame, popcorn, and fruit leather to school.
In TanakhCast #88, the podcast reflects on and discusses four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, progressing from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, offering insights and interpretations on the text.

Top authors in Education

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