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Exploring the theme of education as a cornerstone of Jewish renewal, various essays in this publication delve into Jewish learning's role in shaping moral, v...

Facing an existential crisis, Holocaust education in the U.S. struggles amidst declining historical literacy and rising antisemitism. Critics argue that Holo...

Jewish high school students in the U.S. are navigating complex loyalties to family, local community, religious identity, American citizenship, and connection...

Exploring Jewish identity through the lens of American Jewish literature illuminates the diverse understandings of what it means to be Jewish in different cu...

In the aftermath of the events of October 7, 2023, Jewish education in North America faces new complexities in teaching about Israel. Educators struggle betw...

Utilizing insights from contemporary mental health research, Jessica Fisher and Ethan Linden propose that Jewish education can significantly contribute to te...

The article explores the transformative potential of discomfort in educational environments, advocating for the integration of humility and trust in teaching...

This engaging conversation explores the evolution of Jewish text study and its implications for both past and contemporary Jewish life. Scholars discuss hist...

Rabbi Alex Ingber argues that successful Jewish education extends beyond content delivery to embodying the teaching itself. Recalling his ninth-grade teacher...

Ana Robbins, former leader of a successful Atlanta Sunday school, closed her program to innovate with a different educational model: a five-day-a-week afters...

Jewish education frameworks often presuppose a stable life trajectory that matches socioeconomic affluence, but this rigid structure fails to accommodate div...

The tensions between universalism and particularism in Jewish education are explored through a personal narrative and historical examination. The author refl...

In the aftermath of Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, the author encountered a challenging atmosphere on her progressive college campus, where hostility...

Richard H. Cuenca, previously of Posnack Jewish Day School in Florida, has been appointed head of the new Davis School, a pioneering non-Orthodox Jewish high...

University of Washington President Robert J. Jones engaged with the Jewish community in a synagogue dialogue to address anti-Semitism and campus climate issu...

The video discusses the significance of experiencing every part of life without attempting to skip any stages, emphasizing that each moment contributes to pe...

Columbia University has been criticized for its recent recommendation of Harvard Professor Rosie Bsheer for a key position in its Middle Eastern Studies depa...

Brian S. Cohen, Hillel director at Columbia University, argues that questioning the presence of antisemitism on campus misses the point. Given that antisemit...

Jewish early childhood educators are crucial to the fabric of Jewish communal life, yet they often lack recognition and support. Attending recent conferences...

Supporters of a Jewish charter school in Oklahoma City have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state's prohibition on religious charter schools. The law...

This episode delves into the concept of "owning" the Torah, exploring how Jewish tradition perceives this relationship beyond physical possession. It invites...

Supporters of a proposed Jewish charter school in Oklahoma are challenging the state's prohibition on religious charter schools by filing a federal lawsuit. ...

Rabbi Chaim Zvi Senter delves into why the cost of living an Orthodox Jewish life has become increasingly expensive, focusing on factors such as housing, edu...

Following a settlement of a Title VI case brought by the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, the University of California, Berkeley has been...

The Iowa City Yiddish Group, originally formed during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been utilizing the "Yiddish with Rukhl" podcasts from the Forverts to enhanc...

In Adam Eilath's poignant piece, an Israeli educator recently retired from teaching civics is called upon by the Ministry of Education to navigate the comple...

The article discusses the critical role of Jewish education in ensuring the survival of American Jewry, particularly highlighting the contrast between Orthod...

Cornell University's President Michael Kotlikoff has rejected two student resolutions that targeted Israeli affiliations, citing them as conflicting with the...

The article highlights a significant decline in Jewish literacy, especially among non-Orthodox Jewish teenagers in the U.S., where only about 5,000 out of 40...

The Trump administration has initiated a lawsuit against Harvard University, claiming the institution has not adequately addressed alleged antisemitic action...

UC Berkeley has reached a settlement in an antisemitism lawsuit, agreeing that bans on Zionists can be a violation of university rules and that any such byla...

Jewish enrollment at Harvard University has declined to its lowest level since the pre-World War II era, evoking concerns and debates about the role of admis...

Rabbi Simon Jacobson, a prominent Jewish scholar and Chabad educator, shares an insightful, uplifting message aimed at a global audience. Through his videos ...

The William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education at the Jewish Theological Seminary is rethinking its approach to doctoral studies for Jewish communa...

Rebbetzin Chaya Gitta Miller reflects on her late husband, Rabbi Mordechai Miller ztzl, and the significant impact he made in Gateshead, UK, through the Gate...

Jonathan Haidt's book, "The Anxious Generation," exemplifies the profound impact ideas can have on society, inciting significant policy changes around the gl...

The article highlights two compelling narratives. First, the miraculous rescue of Pinny Brecher's family from a car accident with the aid of a window punch, ...

Zack Leitner shares his unique experience of tutoring his mother for her bat mitzvah, showcasing the deep personal and intergenerational connections fostered...

Zack Leitner shares a heartfelt account of tutoring his 52-year-old mother as she prepares for her bat mitzvah. Growing up as a Soviet immigrant focused on a...

The video, presumably a significant episode from the 'Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories' podcast series hosted by Chabad.org, focuses on a transformativ...

In a poignant commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day, students from a Berlin high school, named after Albanian rescuer Refik Veseli, visited Tirana, Alba...

The CKids JewQ International Torah Championship is a vibrant display of Jewish learning and community, bringing together young finalists from Chabad Hebrew S...

Natan Slifkin addresses a theological challenge related to evolutionary theory and creationism by explaining how evolution can align with Jewish teachings. H...

The Attorney General of Oklahoma, Gentner Drummond, has accused a state board of deliberately manipulating the rejection process concerning the proposed Ben ...

The Oakland Unified School District faces a lawsuit from the California Department of Education for not complying with directives to tackle antisemitism on c...

In this insightful discussion, Rachelli Fried and Rebbetzin Dershowitz delve into the concept of inspiring children through the warmth and passion inherent i...

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the Semiquincentennial represents a vital opportunity to reshape the nation's civic culture. Historian...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) released its third annual campus antisemitism report card, showing improved grades for universities that settled with the Tr...

The article discusses the challenges facing non-Orthodox Jewish life in America, particularly focusing on decreasing literacy and engagement among young adul...

This piece critiques the use of the term "Jewish camp" as a broad descriptor that primarily references overnight camps, neglecting the diverse impact of vari...