Chabad.org
The Joshniks
16 Feb
Rabbi Yehoshua B. Gordon, affectionately known as Rabbi Josh, made a profound impact on countless individuals through his Torah classes, even a decade after ...
16 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
Where the sparks still fly: The future of Jewish supplementary education
13 Feb
Rabbi Joshua Rabin explores the innovative model of the Jewish Kids Groups (JKG) and their Jewish Afterschool Accelerator (JASA) program in Atlanta, emphasiz...
13 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
Mental health literacy is a national imperative for Israel, and philanthropy is making it a reality
12 Feb
Israel is confronting a severe mental health crisis exacerbated by recent attacks and ongoing tension. While the clinical mental health system is overwhelmed...
12 Feb
Forward
Forverts podcast, episode 5: Jewish Education
12 Feb
In the fifth episode of the Forverts podcast, the discussion centers on Jewish education, exploring its significance in maintaining cultural identity and com...
12 Feb
18forty
The Four Pillars That Actually Shape Jewish High School
12 Feb
Hillel Rapp examines the core values shaping Jewish high school education, emphasizing four pillars: mental wellness, social connection, inspiration, and aca...
12 Feb
Future of Jewish
In the UK, Jew-hatred is hijacking education.
12 Feb
In the UK, the National Education Union, the largest teaching union, has come under scrutiny for its perceived anti-Israel stance and the manner in which it ...
12 Feb
The Free Press
Columbia’s Modern Arab Studies Chair Contenders Have One Thing in Common: Hating Israel
12 Feb
Columbia University faces controversy over its attempt to reshape Middle Eastern studies in response to losing significant federal funding over antisemitism ...
12 Feb
Mishpacha
The Walkie-Talkies
10 Feb
An inspiring story from "Mishpacha," this article recounts the journey of a young camp attendee whose initial disappointment at not receiving a prize due to ...
10 Feb
Forward
Oklahoma board denies proposal for Jewish charter school — and lawyers up ahead of expected legal battle
10 Feb
The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board has denied an application from the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation to establish a virtual Jew...
10 Feb
JTA
Oklahoma board denies proposal for Jewish charter school — and lawyers up ahead of expected legal battle
10 Feb
The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board unanimously denied an application by the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation to establish a virtu...
10 Feb
JTA
Anne Frank and ‘Night’ may soon be required reading in Texas public schools. Is that good for the Jews?
9 Feb
In an effort to standardize education, Texas is considering a legislative move to make key Jewish texts, including Anne Frank's diary and Elie Wiesel's "Nigh...
9 Feb
JTA
Dana Bash and Matan Sivek to headline 4th annual Jewish Digital Summit
9 Feb
The Jewish Digital Summit, organized by 70 Faces Media, is returning for its fourth year with a focus on enhancing digital engagement within the Jewish commu...
9 Feb
Forward
Proposed laws aim to test the Supreme Court’s ban on public school-sponsored prayer
9 Feb
The ongoing legal battle over prayer in public schools is resurfacing, as several states propose new legislation to introduce Christian prayer time despite t...
9 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
The best spotters on the front lines of teen mental health? It’s often their peers
9 Feb
The Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) program, championed by The Jewish Education Project and BeWell, empowers Jewish teens to recognize mental health iss...
9 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
The morning after the Super Bowl: The reality facing today’s Jewish teens
9 Feb
For many Jewish teens, the aftermath of the Super Bowl spotlights an everyday battle with antisemitism, as highlighted by a poignant Super Bowl ad from Rober...
9 Feb
Forward
My university wants me to sign a loyalty oath — am I in America or Vichy France?
7 Feb
Robert Zaretsky, a historian specializing in modern France, discusses the troubling parallels between recent academic policies in Texas and historical events...
7 Feb
Future of Jewish
A Better Way to Teach Israel to Our Children
7 Feb
Adam Hummel challenges the traditional approach Jewish educators often take when teaching about Israel, which simplifies narratives and suppresses questionin...
7 Feb
Tablet
Needle Shock
5 Feb
In this provocative piece, Alexander Hope reflects on the peculiar experience of attending a graduate-level nutrition class taught by a non-nutritionist with...
5 Feb
Jewish History Lectures
AI, Jewish Jobs, and why you might consider becoming a Yoga Instructor
4 Feb
This lecture series from Lander College for Men, part of Touro University, focuses on the impact and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) in Jewish ...
4 Feb
Kveller
Did Elizabeth Banks Just Quote the Talmud?
4 Feb
Elizabeth Banks has been inspired by the wisdom of bar and bat mitzvah celebrations, sharing insights gained from these events with her followers. Recently, ...
4 Feb
Mishpacha
Eps 8. Let’s Talk Mailbag
4 Feb
Episode 8 of Mishpacha Magazine’s podcast features Rabbis Garfiel and Schonfeld addressing various listener queries from mail and voicemails. The discussion ...
4 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah
Rabbi Shmaryahu (Sidney) Meltzer, ZTL
4 Feb
Rabbi Shmaryahu (Sidney) Meltzer, ZTL, was fondly remembered by a former student from his time at HTC's Yeshiva High School. The author reflects on their edu...
4 Feb
Future of Jewish
The Palestinian Schools That Teach Children Hate and Death
4 Feb
Leo Pearlman's essay sharply critiques the Palestinian education system for indoctrinating children with antisemitic and violent ideologies. Drawing from a r...
4 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
The ‘good problem’ highlighting a critical area for investment
4 Feb
Ramah Day Camp Greater DC, under Rabbi Jill Levy's leadership, faces a registration waitlist challenge that underscores a deeper issue of Jewish continuity. ...
4 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
Teaching hope: Israel education for today and tomorrow
3 Feb
The article discusses a new curriculum, "HaTikvah: Our Hope for Israel," designed to enhance Israel education for fourth and fifth graders by focusing on bui...
3 Feb
Mishpacha
Real Intelligence in the Age of AI
3 Feb
In "Real Intelligence in the Age of AI," Cindy Scarr explores the essential link between identity and intelligence, emphasizing the importance of recognizing...
3 Feb
Mishpacha
Anxious Toddler
3 Feb
Addressing a parent's concern about their suddenly anxious toddler, this article reassures that heightened anxiety is common around age two due to increased ...
3 Feb
Rationalist Judaism
A Yeshiva That Gets It Right
3 Feb
Natan Slifkin reflects on his experience visiting a hesder yeshiva in Akko during a Shabbaton, highlighting the contrast between the educational approaches o...
3 Feb
Lehrhaus
Old Mr. Kohen
3 Feb
Julian Alper recounts his youthful memories of sitting beside an elderly man, affectionately called "Mr. K," during synagogue services. Mr. K, along with his...
3 Feb
The Free Press
What Qatar Bought from Carnegie Mellon for $1 Billion
2 Feb
Qatar has invested an unparalleled $6.6 billion in American universities since the 1960s, with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) being a significant recipient...
2 Feb
JTA
Boston-area Jewish day school to close after 25 years, saying its model is ‘no longer sustainable’
2 Feb
MetroWest Jewish Day School in the Boston area is set to close after 25 years due to dwindling enrollment and financial sustainability issues. Despite effort...
2 Feb
Chabad.org
I Was 20 Years Old And EVERYTHING CHANGED
2 Feb
This video, created by Chabad.org, likely presents a personal story or testimony about a pivotal moment experienced at the age of 20. Such narratives often e...
2 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
Beyond the ramp: Why intellectual accessibility is the next frontier of Jewish inclusion
2 Feb
As Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) unfolds, the focus on ensuring physical access within Jewish communities is expandi...
2 Feb
Rationalist Judaism
The Lion, The Switch, And The War Draft
1 Feb
Natan Slifkin teases an intriguing link between three seemingly disparate topics: the portrayal of animals in the Torah, shifts in Jewish intellectual tradit...
1 Feb
JTA
I’m a Jewish studies professor. I wasn’t trained to give pastoral care — but my students desperately need it.
30 Jan
Jewish studies professors are finding themselves in unexpected pastoral roles as students navigate the complex and often hostile climate on university campus...
30 Jan
Jewish History Lectures
Artificial Intelligence, Jewish History, and the Jewish Future
30 Jan
The discussion addresses the intersection of artificial intelligence with Jewish history and the implications for the Jewish future. It explores how AI can b...
30 Jan
Future of Jewish
The West is spending billions combating antisemitism. Is it working?
30 Jan
Following the October 7th massacre in 2023, Western governments have invested billions in combating rising antisemitism, yet it persists. The prevalent appro...
30 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
We know the Jewish world is global — but we also need to experience it
30 Jan
Reflecting on a century-old story of two Sephardic Jewish immigrants shouting "Yehudi!" in Seattle to find community, the importance of experiencing and conn...
30 Jan
Lehrhaus
Book Review: The Devash Jr Book of Shemot
29 Jan
The review highlights "The Devash Jr Book of Shemot," a children's book designed to introduce young readers to the Book of Exodus through engaging storytelli...
29 Jan
Forward
Father of former Israeli hostage joins Columbia as a Jewish history professor
28 Jan
Jonathan Dekel-Chen, father of a former Israeli hostage, has been appointed as a Jewish history professor at Columbia University, amidst efforts to diversify...
28 Jan
Forward
Conservative British pro-Israel commentator Douglas Murray joins Yeshiva University
28 Jan
Douglas Murray, a prominent British conservative author and pro-Israel commentator, has been appointed as Yeshiva University's first President's Professor of...
28 Jan
Chabad.org
5 Years Since The Passing Of Rabbi Yudi Dukes
28 Jan
The video commemorates the life and legacy of Rabbi Yudi Dukes, five years after his passing. Rabbi Dukes, known for his dedication to Jewish education and s...
28 Jan
Chabad.org
This Is Why MY SCHOOLS ARE DIFFERENT
28 Jan
In this episode of the "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories" podcast, the unique characteristics and approaches of Chabad educational institutions are exp...
28 Jan
JTA
A Jewish teen takes on the sports betting apps that are hooking his peers
28 Jan
Eli Senor, a senior at The Heschel School, has founded an initiative called Behind the Bet to combat the rising issue of sports betting addiction among teens...
28 Jan
Mishpacha
Eps 9. Stop Doubting Yourself: How to Know Your Strengths and Build Real Confidence
28 Jan
Rachelli Fried hosts therapist Chaya Taub on the "Good Vibes" podcast to explore methods for women to overcome self-doubt and discover genuine self-confidenc...
28 Jan
The Free Press
What Happened to Columbia’s Antisemitism Monitor?
27 Jan
Following a substantial settlement to address antisemitism allegations, Columbia University appointed Bart M. Schwartz as a monitor to ensure compliance with...
27 Jan
Mishpacha
Family First Inbox: Issue 979
27 Jan
This collection of reader responses from Family First Issue 979 explores themes of parental involvement in education, transitioning life phases, and cultural...
27 Jan
Mishpacha
Sink or Swim
27 Jan
Cindy Scarr's article "Sink or Swim" explores the challenges and triumphs of a school program designed to promote positive behavior through the Shining Toget...
27 Jan
Mishpacha
Mother of a Neurodivergent Child
27 Jan
Cindy Scarr's narrative paints a vivid, heartfelt account of a day in the life of a mother raising a neurodivergent child. Despite the challenges of managing...
27 Jan
Forward
Could a video game help combat antisemitism on college campuses?
27 Jan
StrangeLand, an upcoming PC game by Julia Sebastien, seeks to address antisemitism on college campuses by simulating the life of a Jewish student at an Ivy L...
27 Jan