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Cindy Scarr recounts her experience of extending her learning stay in Israel over a summer, balancing her time between working at an Israeli day camp in Ramo...

JX Kollel, an innovative initiative in the college kiruv community, is pairing students as chavrusas to delve into the Ketzos Hachoshen, sparking enthusiasm ...

Cindy Scarr's piece details an inspiring initiative at a yeshivah high school where a rebbi motivated his class to engage more deeply with davening through c...

The article "Let It Go vs. Revisit It" discusses the nuanced debate over the role of the past in shaping one's present and future behavior. It contrasts two ...

In a heartfelt address to the graduating 12th graders of Mesivta of Cincinnati, Chana Weismann explores the theme of independence and the enduring influence ...

Cindy Scarr explores the profound impact of active listening in familial and educational contexts, drawing on Jewish wisdom to illustrate its value. By refer...

Amid ongoing legal changes and rising antisemitism, American Jewish educational choices are at a potential turning point. Historically, American Jews have up...

Rabbi Doron Birnbaum addresses the troubling rise of antisemitism and its impact on Jewish children in a complex, digital world. Sharing insights from his ex...

In a significant and controversial move, the Texas State Board of Education approved a statewide mandatory reading list for K-12 public school students, whic...

In a significant effort to confront its Nazi past, Austria, which long portrayed itself as a victim rather than a perpetrator in World War II, established th...

Jewish day schools across all denominations are experiencing a rise in enrollment, reversing decades of decline for non-Orthodox institutions. A report from ...

The principal of a Boston-area middle school, Dr. Johnny Cole, faced criticism after sending a poorly worded apology regarding a lesson on modern antisemitis...

Cindy Scarr discusses the profound value of Torah education, contrasting it with modern secular education's perceived deficiencies. She argues that a good ed...

The article highlights the transformative journey of Israeli teenagers who endured the trauma of the October 7th incident but have chosen to channel their ex...

Roz and Jerry Rothstein, co-founders of StandWithUs, emphasize the importance of continuing to fight antisemitism despite its entrenched history and recent r...

"How to Unfriend Lice" by Cindy Scarr offers a practical guide to managing lice infestations effectively without resorting to extreme measures. Using persona...

Addressing the class of 2026, Cindy Scarr reflects on the modern challenge of valuing experience amidst the rise of youthful ambition. She notes a cultural s...

The Trump administration has initiated an antisemitism probe into the National Education Association (NEA), a powerful teachers' union, following allegations...

The article highlights a critical deficiency in addressing antisemitism on American college campuses: the need for informed and competent mid-level administr...

Mark Charendoff, president of the Maimonides Fund, critiques the prevalent educational philosophy of "meeting learners where they are" in Israel education, a...

The "Men to Mensches" (M2M) program at Penn State Hillel addresses the challenge of engaging Jewish men in campus activities. Supported by the Maimonides Fun...

Rabbi Rachael Klein Miller reflects on her experiences addressing doubts about God and Zionism among young people. She finds that both often stem from simpli...

The debate over California's ethnic studies curriculum highlights a tension between education and ideology, particularly in its treatment of Jewish communiti...

The podcast episode from Chabad.org delves into a personal narrative of reaching a low point and the transformative steps taken to recover. It focuses on how...

Institutions within the North American Jewish community have long invested in Israel education through various targeted programs like campus initiatives and ...

In the debut of Sapir's new feature "Shivim Panim," Rabba Yaffa Epstein and Rabbi David Wolpe discuss the ethical implications of paying students to study To...

Austin Franco, a Cornell student, sparked controversy by refusing a job with Jewish employers and articulating antisemitic views online. The incident gained ...

Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is making its content freely available to promote understanding of Judaism, Israel, and the global Jewish community....

In this poignant podcast episode, a heartwarming story unfolds about how the innocent and wise words of a six-year-old girl had a profound impact on an adult...

As summer arrives, Jewish camps across New York prepare for another season of fostering community and personal growth among young campers. This piece highlig...

Helene Meyers shares a personal journey intertwining her Jewish upbringing, passion for literature, and tumultuous relationship with her father over career c...

The Samis Foundation, founded in 1994 by Samuel Israel in Washington State, plays a pivotal role in Jewish life by funding crucial educational and experienti...

A new AI tool, Ask Jewish Lives, offers users the chance to chat with nine historical Jewish figures, including Albert Einstein, Henrietta Szold, and Sigmund...

The article discusses a conference at the University of Cincinnati focused on the Abraham Accords and regional cooperation, which was marred by protests from...

Dr. Shloime Zimmerman shares essential strategies for parents to engage in proactive and thoughtful discussions with their children before they attend summer...

The CAJE and Spertus Institute's Certificate in Israel Leadership initiative aims to revolutionize Israel education in Jewish day schools by developing leade...

In "Dear Sister-in-Law," Cindy Scarr explores the complex dynamics between two families whose once synchronized lives diverge due to differing challenges wit...

With the approach of teaching the daf on kosher creatures in the Daf Yomi cycle, Natan Slifkin introduces a new educational resource. Slifkin's project inclu...

This insightful essay revisits the Book of Esther, highlighting Mordechai's timeless message to Queen Esther as a call for Jewish action and awareness. Rabbi...

Cindy Scarr reflects on her journey from aspiring high school teacher to a first-grade morah. Despite her initial dreams of delving into complex texts and id...

Rivka Bennun Kay shares her experiences and discoveries at Shavua HaSefer HaIvri, an annual Hebrew book sale in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, which celebrated its ...

Tsippy Kraus explores the distinction between traumatic birth experiences and ongoing trauma, explaining how the brain processes such events. While most indi...

Rabbi Yaakov Bender, rosh yeshivah of Yeshiva Darchei Torah in Far Rockaway, has redefined the concept of chinuch, expanding it beyond mere transmission of k...

YiddishPOP is an innovative online tool connecting children with the Yiddish language through engaging animated stories and interactive games. With a focus o...

This piece explores the potential collaboration between Orthodox and Conservative Judaism to strengthen Jewish continuity and observance. The author acknowle...

The article highlights the potential harm of simplistic marital advice often given to children, such as "marriage is hard work," "marriage takes sacrifice," ...

Jay Solomon, chief advancement officer of Hillel Ontario, reflects on the evolving strategies for Jewish student engagement on campus. Traditional methods ce...

The article explores the evolving role of scholarly expertise in Jewish studies, contextualized within the broader academic shift from traditional Enlightenm...

This collection of letters engages with key themes from the Winter 2026 issue of Sapir Journal. Jonathan Zemmol critiques Mijal Bitton's essay on the Sephard...

The decline in teaching history within American education, exacerbated by policies like the No Child Left Behind Act, has led to dwindling knowledge among st...