JTA
Israeli Culture Club flyers ended up in a urinal. Now the school board president is facing calls to resign.
21 Apr
After flyers for an Israeli culture club event were found in a urinal at Scarsdale High School, the community, including school leaders and local politicians...
21 Apr
Tablet
A Spoonful of Reform in Higher Ed
21 Apr
Paul du Quenoy discusses the controversy surrounding former Harvard University president Claudine Gay and other university leaders' responses to a congressio...
21 Apr
Forward
Congress thinks my college is failing on antisemitism. My Jewish students disagree
20 Apr
Joel Swanson critiques a recent congressional report that accuses Sarah Lawrence College of inadequately addressing campus antisemitism, noting that it faile...
20 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy
Jewish philanthropy can’t miss the AI revolution
20 Apr
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms global industries and ethical landscapes, Jewish philanthropy has a crucial role to play in leading this r...
20 Apr
Forward
Alabama is forcing the Ten Commandments into my children's classrooms. As a rabbi, I'm horrified
19 Apr
Rabbi PJ Schwartz voices deep concerns over Alabama's Senate Bill 99, which mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. He argues that th...
19 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy
Design institutions to meet, not accommodate, Jews where they’re at
17 Apr
Drawing on her research for the "On the Edge" study, Ilana M. Horwitz argues that Jewish institutions must evolve beyond their current frameworks to better s...
17 Apr
Kveller
Jewish Baby Names Inspired by Space
16 Apr
Naomi Kaye Honova explores the intersection of Jewish tradition and outer space by proposing baby names inspired by astronomical figures and phenomena. Her s...
16 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy
The price of Jewish literacy
16 Apr
Prominent voices in American Jewish life advocate for more affordable Jewish day schools as a vital measure against antisemitism and assimilation. A recent r...
16 Apr
Forward
As Ohio again tries to block Hebrew Union College's restructuring, a new rabbinical school emerges in Cincinnati
15 Apr
The Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati is facing a second lawsuit from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, who seeks to prevent the...
15 Apr
JTA
As Ohio again tries to block closure of Reform seminary, a new rabbinical school emerges in Cincinnati
15 Apr
A legal battle is unfolding in Ohio as the state's Attorney General, Dave Yost, has filed a second lawsuit to prevent the closure of Hebrew Union College-Jew...
15 Apr
JTA
Top British private Jewish school closing amid funding challenges
15 Apr
Immanuel College, a distinguished Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in London, is closing due to financial struggles and decreasing student numbers. Ranking ...
15 Apr
Forward
A farewell to Hampshire College, site of my Yiddish awakening
15 Apr
Chana Pollack reflects on her transformative experiences at Hampshire College, where her Yiddish journey began. As an undergraduate, she immersed herself in ...
15 Apr
JTA
In an Israeli bomb shelter, my students restored my faith in their generation’s resilience and commitment
15 Apr
The article by Mark Shpall reflects on an impactful trip with students from de Toledo High School to Israel, which coincided with the onset of conflict with ...
15 Apr
JTA
With DEI out of favor, advocates push to honor the Jewish philanthropist who built 5,000 schools for Black children
15 Apr
The rediscovery of Julius Rosenwald's legacy highlights his pivotal role in funding nearly 5,000 schools for Black children during the Jim Crow era, an effor...
15 Apr
JTA
Hampshire College, incubator of Yiddish Book Center and a Holocaust-studies pioneer, to close
14 Apr
Hampshire College, a liberal arts institution known for its innovative educational approaches, is set to close at the end of the year due to financial diffic...
14 Apr
Forward
Hampshire College closure reverberates for alumni who treasured a Yiddishist hub
14 Apr
Hampshire College, renowned for its alternative education model and significant contributions to the Yiddish revival movement in the U.S., is set to close by...
14 Apr
Forward
Jews and other minorities face similar levels of campus hostility, Brandeis survey finds
14 Apr
A Brandeis University survey has revealed that Jewish students on college campuses in the United States experience similar levels of discrimination as other ...
14 Apr
JTA
Holocaust education gets a bad rap. But it’s not falling short — we are.
14 Apr
Daniel Greene argues that the current state of Holocaust education in the United States is being unfairly criticized for not eradicating antisemitism and oth...
14 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah
Insulation is Not Education
13 Apr
Rising technology, from TV to AI, continually challenges educational systems worldwide, including Orthodox Jewish communities. Traditional methods, such as o...
13 Apr
Kveller
Children’s Books About Antisemitism That Actually Speak to Modern Jewish Kids
13 Apr
With antisemitism increasingly prevalent in educational settings, Rachel Steinhardt emphasizes the importance of preparing Jewish children through literature...
13 Apr
JTA
As Holocaust knowledge lags, Florida targets teens with new approaches
13 Apr
As Holocaust awareness declines among younger generations, especially in Florida, new educational initiatives are being introduced to engage teens. Despite F...
13 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy
More than financially sensible: How a shared campus helps Jewish life flourish in Greater Boston
13 Apr
In Greater Boston, Hebrew College, Temple Reyim, the Jewish Women's Archive, and Mayyim Hayyim—along with other partners—have developed a shared campus model...
13 Apr
Forward
I’m probably going to be on the government’s list of Jews at UPenn
12 Apr
Olivia Haynie reflects on the changes she observed at the University of Pennsylvania regarding activism and tensions surrounding Israel and Gaza. As a gradua...
12 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy
To combat antisemitism, strengthen American identity
10 Apr
The article examines the rising antisemitism among young Americans, emphasizing its connection to a declining belief in liberal democracy and waning support ...
10 Apr
JTA
My family and friends questioned why I wanted to visit Israel. That’s why I wanted to go.
9 Apr
Lucía Alonso, a non-Jewish journalism student, shares her experience of visiting Poland to study the Holocaust and its implications on current antisemitism, ...
9 Apr
JTA
Jewish families and a rabbi ask to join lawsuit to block Oklahoma Jewish charter school
6 Apr
In Oklahoma, a group of seven residents, including a rabbi and Jewish families, backed by organizations like the ACLU, are seeking to intervene in a lawsuit ...
6 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy
From character to calling: Finding future rabbis before they find themselves
6 Apr
Rabbi Dan Ross discusses the pressing need to identify and nurture potential future rabbis in the Jewish community before they even contemplate a rabbinic ca...
6 Apr
Forward
Passover liberation and US liberty both summon us to remember and renew
5 Apr
Michael S. Roth explores the parallel themes of memory and liberty in Passover and American Independence. At a campus Seder, he reflects on how Passover's ri...
5 Apr
Forward
Connecticut Catholic school punishes students who targeted ‘Jew Canaan’ rivals on social media
3 Apr
Fairfield College Preparatory School in Connecticut disciplined students for antisemitic content aimed at their sports rivals, the New Canaan Rams, after a M...
3 Apr
Jewdicious
A Towering Jewish Hero Dies: We Mourn the Monumental Life of Sam Harris
3 Apr
Sam Harris, a Holocaust survivor who played a vital role in founding the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, has passed away at the age of 88. Born...
3 Apr
JTA
Connecticut Catholic school punishes students who targeted ‘Jew Canaan’ rivals on social media
3 Apr
In response to antisemitic social media posts made by fans of Fairfield College Preparatory School targeting their New Canaan rival, the Connecticut Catholic...
3 Apr
Forward
For Passover, an interactive map brings the haggadah down to earth
31 Mar
Alon Gildoni and Ron Milo created "Haggadah on the Map," a free interactive map and printable PDF that places the Passover story in real-world geography. Thi...
31 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy
The power of asking expansive questions
31 Mar
Rabbi Jen Gubitz reflects on the importance of asking expansive questions that foster deeper understanding and connection, rather than assumptions and discom...
31 Mar
Emes Ve-Emunah
A Non-Denominational Jewish School
30 Mar
The forthcoming Davis School in Chicago is set to be the city's only non-Orthodox Jewish high school, aiming to provide an academically rigorous and values-d...
30 Mar
Chabad.org
Why Adults Can't Tell Time
30 Mar
This video explores the challenges adults face in telling time accurately, delving into the cognitive and psychological aspects of time perception. Through a...
30 Mar
Sources
The Ever-Learning People
29 Mar
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...
29 Mar
Sources
Holocaust Education for Today
29 Mar
Facing an existential crisis, Holocaust education in the U.S. struggles amidst declining historical literacy and rising antisemitism. Critics argue that Holo...
29 Mar
Sources
American Jewish Students Finding Their Place in Democracy
29 Mar
Jewish high school students in the U.S. are navigating complex loyalties to family, local community, religious identity, American citizenship, and connection...
29 Mar
Sources
Who is the “We”? Teaching Jewish Identity with American Jewish Literature
29 Mar
Exploring Jewish identity through the lens of American Jewish literature illuminates the diverse understandings of what it means to be Jewish in different cu...
29 Mar
Sources
Complicating Complexity: Israel Education after October 7
29 Mar
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...
29 Mar
Sources
People, Place, and Purpose: Structuring Jewish Education for Teens
29 Mar
Utilizing insights from contemporary mental health research, Jessica Fisher and Ethan Linden propose that Jewish education can significantly contribute to te...
29 Mar
Sources
What Discomfort Makes Possible in the Classroom and Beyond
29 Mar
The article explores the transformative potential of discomfort in educational environments, advocating for the integration of humility and trust in teaching...
29 Mar
Sources
Rethinking Jewish Text Study: A Conversation
29 Mar
This engaging conversation explores the evolution of Jewish text study and its implications for both past and contemporary Jewish life. Scholars discuss hist...
29 Mar
Sources
When the Teacher Is the Text
29 Mar
Rabbi Alex Ingber argues that successful Jewish education extends beyond content delivery to embodying the teaching itself. Recalling his ninth-grade teacher...
29 Mar
Sources
When Jewish Educational Innovation Reinforces the Status Quo
29 Mar
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...
29 Mar
Sources
Jewish Education is Out of Sync with the Lives Many Jews are Living
29 Mar
Jewish education frameworks often presuppose a stable life trajectory that matches socioeconomic affluence, but this rigid structure fails to accommodate div...
29 Mar
Sources
Jewish Education, Jewish History, and Parenting between Universalism and Particularism
29 Mar
The tensions between universalism and particularism in Jewish education are explored through a personal narrative and historical examination. The author refl...
29 Mar
Sources
Showing up as a Jew on Campus
29 Mar
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...
29 Mar
JTA
Chicago’s new Jewish high school plucks leader from Florida day school
27 Mar
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...
27 Mar
The Cholent
Can the New UW President Turn the Ship?
27 Mar
University of Washington President Robert J. Jones engaged with the Jewish community in a synagogue dialogue to address anti-Semitism and campus climate issu...
27 Mar