Education

Rabbi Avraham Eliyahu Kaplan, a talented and revered Jewish scholar born in Lithuania in 1889, left a profound impact through his teachings, writings, and music.
A group of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) alumni, including Arthur Carp, is planning a hostile takeover of the MIT Board to oust the current president, Sally Kornbluth, due to their dissatisfaction with her handling of antisemitism, pro-Palestinian protests, and embrace of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
The text humorously discusses applying the Social Justice Playbook to support Jews.
A group of second-grade Jewish girls from Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School in Chicago embarked on a remarkable advocacy trip to Washington.
Northwestern University President Michael Schill, a Jewish leader, faced backlash from both pro-Palestinian protesters and Jewish nonprofits, including the Anti-Defamation League, for making a deal with protesters to remove their encampment in exchange for information about university investments.
Rabbi Gordon explains the significance of counting the Omer for 49 days in a Torah teaching video.
Pro-Israel Jewish students at Duke University have not faced the same level of protests seen at other campuses, allowing them to focus on proactive initiatives.
Thirteen-year-old Eitan Cohen, who has been facing antisemitic bullying at his Toronto public school, is determined to continue attending despite the ongoing harassment.
A discussion of the rise of antisemitism in the United States following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, exploring potential distinctions in ideological content from earlier forms of antisemitism.
City of London Boys won the Etgar Israel trophy for the second year in a row, narrowly beating Habs Girls by a single point in a contest involving over 80 students from six secondary schools testing their knowledge of Israel.
Sarah Schenirer, a significant figure in Jewish education, founded the Bais Yaakov network in Poland over a century ago, providing Orthodox Jewish girls with both religious and secular education.
ADHD, a neurological condition, can be challenging for both children and parents in the Jewish community, leading to feelings of shame and isolation.
Queens College in New York has been a positive model of Muslim-Jewish cooperation, with the MSA and Hillel fostering relationships among students despite differences.
A Jewish teacher in the Bronx recounts being terrified as 400 anti-Israel protesters stormed through her school, causing chaos and fear among students and staff.
This episode discusses the life of Korczak, focusing on his Jewish responses and actions despite his lack of formal Jewish education.
Exploring the halachic implications of Elijah the Prophet visiting a cemetery in the Parshah Rabbit Hole episode 31 (Emor).
The union representing workers at the University of California system has voted to authorize a strike in response to the handling of pro-Palestinian protests on campuses.
The president of Sonoma State University in California, after agreeing to an academic boycott of Israel and other concessions to pro-Palestinian protesters on campus, was placed on leave following backlash and suspension for insubordination.
Rabbi Dweck discusses various topics including Eurovision, prayer, and learning with Haredi friends in a Q&A session.
Noa Swabel, a 16-year-old London schoolgirl from Golders Green, ranked seventh in the International Bible Quiz held in Jerusalem and broadcast on Israeli TV on Yom Haatzmaut.
The article discusses how campus protests often serve as a platform for leftist groups to push for increased jobs, resources, and power for progressive professors and administrators, rather than primarily addressing the stated issues like racism, police brutality, or environmental concerns.
Future of Jewish, a digital publication, now offers free access to its content aiming to educate and connect people worldwide with Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world.
In May 2024, a City University of New York (CUNY) college canceled Hillel events marking Israel's Memorial and Independence Days due to security concerns amidst anti-Israel protests.
A branch of the City University of New York (CUNY) recently canceled an Israeli Memorial Day event organized by Hillel at Kingsborough Community College due to security concerns amidst anti-Israel protests.
At the University of California's Berkeley campus, a diverse group of activists are part of an encampment protest advocating for peace and an end to the Israeli occupation in Gaza.

Top authors in Education

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