eJewishPhilanthropy
Is it OK to sing and text at the same time?
7 Nov 2024
A research team at Gross Schechter Day School in Cleveland, supported by educator Miriam Heller Stern, has developed an innovative curriculum that integrates...
7 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
House report finds that universities made ‘shocking concessions’ to hate
7 Nov 2024
A report from the House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce reveals concerning findings about antisemitism on college campuses, follo...
7 Nov 2024
Living Lchaim
I'm Headed to Prison Tomorrow Morning - My Honest Money Confession
7 Nov 2024
Eli Tilson, a real estate professional and father of four, candidly shares his story on facing a prison sentence due to financial misconduct and fraud. The d...
7 Nov 2024
JTA
These Brooklyn high schoolers retraced a Holocaust survivor’s experience during Kristallnacht — without ever leaving the classroom
6 Nov 2024
In an innovative educational initiative, students at Brooklyn's Edward R. Murrow High School engaged in a virtual reality tour of Charlotte Knobloch's experi...
6 Nov 2024
Kveller
I Found Peace in a Jewish Kid’s Book
6 Nov 2024
Risa Polansky Shiman reflects on a powerful lesson learned from the children's book "The Shabbat Puppy" about finding peace and mindfulness in everyday momen...
6 Nov 2024
Mishpacha
Inbox: Issue 1035
6 Nov 2024
The article highlights several topics, emphasizing the unique challenges and contributions of various individuals and communities. Cindy Scarr discusses the ...
6 Nov 2024
Mishpacha
“I’ve Changed Career So Many Times. How to Present Myself?”
6 Nov 2024
Cindy Scarr, writing for Mishpacha Magazine, addresses the challenge faced by individuals who have frequently changed careers. She advocates for using narrat...
6 Nov 2024
Mishpacha
Face It: Skincare for Beginners
6 Nov 2024
This guide provides a comprehensive introduction to skincare for beginners, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's skin type—such as dry, oily, co...
6 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Immanuel College confronts its falling numbers
6 Nov 2024
Immanuel College in Bushey is facing a significant drop in enrollment numbers, currently 467 down from 681 five years ago, amid new financial challenges from...
6 Nov 2024
Rivkush
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A new illustrated book hopes to redefine 'What Jewish Looks Like'
6 Nov 2024
Liz Kleinrock and Caroline Kusin Pritchard discuss their new book, "What Jewish Looks Like," which aims to showcase the diverse faces of Judaism in an access...
6 Nov 2024
Mishpacha
Hike to Heal
5 Nov 2024
Rabbi Shmuel Chaim Naiman, struggling with personal challenges such as anxiety and physical ailments, has found healing through foraging and hiking in the na...
5 Nov 2024
Mishpacha
Undivided Attention
5 Nov 2024
Returning to his childhood school, Rabbi Dr. Nachi Felt, a psychology professor and ADHD specialist, now teaches educators how to support children like him—t...
5 Nov 2024
Hadassah
Official Rules for the Hadassah Magazine and jGirls+ Magazine 2024 Teen Essay Contest
5 Nov 2024
Hadassah Magazine and jGirls+ Magazine are co-hosting a 2024 teen essay contest aimed at self-identifying Jewish girls, women, and nonbinary teens, ages 13-1...
5 Nov 2024
Chabad.org
Yaffa Palti: I Was Depressed Until I Finally Found This Out About Life
5 Nov 2024
In a heartfelt exploration of personal growth, Torah educator Yaffa Palti shares her journey from depression to self-discovery by embracing what was right ov...
5 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Immanuel College receives thumbs-up from inspectors
5 Nov 2024
Immanuel College, an independent school in Bushey, received a commendable inspection report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). The inspection p...
5 Nov 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
More powerful together: Gleanings from cross-portfolio evaluations
5 Nov 2024
The Jim Joseph Foundation's cross-portfolio evaluation showcases the impactful role of leading Jewish organizations like BBYO, Foundation for Jewish Camp, Hi...
5 Nov 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Lessons learned from a day school endowment success story
5 Nov 2024
Torah Academy, a Jewish day school in Boston, secured a $1 million endowment thanks to a pivotal meeting with philanthropist George Krupp. This initiative ch...
5 Nov 2024
Tel Aviv Review
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The Importance of Being Formally Educated
4 Nov 2024
Dr. Tammy Hoffman discusses how public education in Israel can counteract the erosion of democratic norms and the adverse effects of social media. She highli...
4 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar Quiz no 280
3 Nov 2024
The Etgar Quiz no 280 offers a playful approach to learning fundamental aspects of Jewish thought and tradition, focusing on the Creation story and related t...
3 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Let’s talk schools: King Solomon was always a beacon of co-existence
3 Nov 2024
King Solomon High School in Redbridge is highlighted as a model of religious and cultural coexistence amidst challenges it faces, including the cancellation ...
3 Nov 2024
The Cholent
When Judaism Gets Weaponized
1 Nov 2024
The article discusses the controversy surrounding a University of Washington report on antisemitism and Islamophobia. The report highlighted instances of ant...
1 Nov 2024
Sapir
Editor’s Note
1 Nov 2024
Amidst ongoing debates on the state of higher education, the article revisits criticisms against universities historically viewed as bastions of intellectual...
1 Nov 2024
Sapir
Religious Diversity Can Reform Our Campuses
1 Nov 2024
Higher education is at a crossroads with significant enrollment declines, financial challenges, and a culture of self-censorship impeding genuine discourse o...
1 Nov 2024
Sapir
Columbia Needs Countercultural Leadership
1 Nov 2024
The tensions at Columbia University reflect deep-seated governance issues rather than just antisemitism or problematic individuals in leadership. The current...
1 Nov 2024
Sapir
Boycotts: The Case for Raising Our Voices
1 Nov 2024
The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel has largely failed economically, with foreign investment in Israel significantly increas...
1 Nov 2024
Sapir
Boycotts: The Legal Remedy
1 Nov 2024
The growing movement to boycott Israeli academic institutions poses significant risks to Israel's global scientific and economic standing, as well as to broa...
1 Nov 2024
Sapir
Consumer Culture Has No Place at College
1 Nov 2024
The article delves into how consumer culture has infiltrated and diluted the mission of modern universities, shifting focus from genuine educational pursuits...
1 Nov 2024
Sapir
Campuses Need Viewpoint Diversity. How Can They Foster It?
1 Nov 2024
Caroline Mehl, co-founder of the Constructive Dialogue Institute, discusses the importance of fostering viewpoint diversity on college campuses in response t...
1 Nov 2024
Sapir
Boycotts: The Threat to Academic Freedom
1 Nov 2024
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) recently shifted its stance, endorsing academic boycotts under certain conditions, sparking a debate...
1 Nov 2024
Sapir
Arguments for the Sake of Collegiate Heaven
1 Nov 2024
The article discusses the value of "argument for the sake of heaven" as exemplified by the debates between the schools of Hillel and Shammai, and how this co...
1 Nov 2024
Sapir
Turning Critical Theory on Its Head
1 Nov 2024
The article critiques the modern application of critical theory in academia, particularly within the humanities and social sciences, for its failure to addre...
1 Nov 2024
Sapir
Encouraging Debate, Not Settling It
1 Nov 2024
Daniel Diermeier, Chancellor of Vanderbilt University, discusses his commitment to fostering a campus culture rooted in inquiry and reason, amid growing dise...
1 Nov 2024
Sapir
(Wilhelm von) Humboldt’s Gift
1 Nov 2024
Reflecting on Wilhelm von Humboldt's vision of the modern university, this article examines the evolution of universities from intellectual sanctuaries to mu...
1 Nov 2024
Sapir
The Rise and Fall of Jews on Campus
1 Nov 2024
The article explores the troubling rise of antisemitism within American elite universities, drawing parallels with the antisemitic actions of the Ku Klux Kla...
1 Nov 2024
Forward
‘They need the patience’: Texts show tension between sympathetic university officials and students protesting Gaza war
31 Oct 2024
Amid protests against the Gaza war, campus leaders at institutions like Northwestern University have struggled to balance student activism and concerns about...
31 Oct 2024
JTA
California law against special education funding for religious schools violates constitution, court rules
31 Oct 2024
A recent ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has determined that a California law barring religious schools from receiving government funding for sp...
31 Oct 2024
The Free Press
Abigail Shrier: The Kinderfada Revolution
31 Oct 2024
Abigail Shrier discusses the growing trend of anti-Israel activism within American K-12 schools, focusing on a teachers' union meeting in Los Angeles where e...
31 Oct 2024
JTA
What I told my Jewish students about this terrifying political moment
30 Oct 2024
Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson speaks candidly to his Confirmation Class at Temple Emanu-El about the daunting political and social climate they are entering. In l...
30 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Disappointment at no relief from VAT charge for independent schools
30 Oct 2024
The government’s new policy to impose VAT on independent school fees and phase out business rates relief has raised concerns within the Jewish community, par...
30 Oct 2024
Hadassah
Jewish Day School Enrollment Surge Tied to the War
30 Oct 2024
In the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, Jewish day schools in North America have seen a significant increase in enrollment. This surge inc...
30 Oct 2024
Chabad.org
The Rebbe’s Teachings on Rashi
30 Oct 2024
The video explores the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Rashi's commentary, considered one of the most vital Jewish commentaries on the Torah. Presented...
30 Oct 2024
Hadassah
Ramping up—and Rethinking— Israel Education
30 Oct 2024
Jewish day schools in the US are re-evaluating their approach to Israel education following the October 7 Hamas attacks, as educators grapple with teaching s...
30 Oct 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
A Vote For Bruce Leon is a Vote for School Choice
30 Oct 2024
Bruce Leon, an Orthodox Jewish candidate for the Chicago School Board, advocates for school choice to address the financial and educational challenges faced ...
30 Oct 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Reimagining supervision through chavruta
30 Oct 2024
Chavruta, a traditional Jewish study method involving paired learning and dialogue, is being reimagined as a tool for enhancing professional relationships in...
30 Oct 2024
MomentMag
It Takes Two to Torah with Abigail Pogrebin, Dov Linzer and Letty Cottin Pogrebin
30 Oct 2024
Abigail Pogrebin and Rabbi Dov Linzer join forces in their new book, "It Takes Two to Torah," where they tackle the Five Books of Moses from their distinct O...
30 Oct 2024
JTA
Should outsiders step in to address campus antisemitism? The question is dividing Jews at the U of Washington.
30 Oct 2024
The University of Washington is grappling with campus antisemitism, sparking debate among its Jewish community about the role of outside organizations in add...
30 Oct 2024
Halacha Headlines
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11/2/24 – Shiur 487 – Should Rabbanim be teaching girls and women?
29 Oct 2024
Experts discuss the complex topic of male rabbinic figures teaching female students, examining religious, social, and ethical considerations. They address th...
29 Oct 2024
Mishpacha
The Story in a Story
29 Oct 2024
Rabbi Chananya Berzon recounts an impactful moment from his time leading Bar-Ilan University's foreign student program. During an initial gathering, he share...
29 Oct 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Most of the Hamas terrorists who participated in the October 7 Massacre were graduates of UNRWA
29 Oct 2024
In the first episode of "State of a Nation," Marcus Sheff, CEO of IMPACT-SE, discusses concerning findings about the curriculum taught in UNRWA schools. He r...
29 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Board and ADL launch classroom resource to combat ‘global tsunami of antisemitism’
29 Oct 2024
In response to rising antisemitism, especially after October 7, the Board of Deputies and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) have launched a new online educati...
29 Oct 2024