Tag: Hebrew School

Rabbi Amanda Schwartz reflects on the importance of service learning in Jewish education as a means to instill Jewish values and create mensches.
"Dinner with the Parents" stars Michaela Watkins and Henry Hall reflect on a Torah scene from the show and discuss their Jewish experiences.
Eight-year-old Daniel Marquez from Mississauga, Ont., became the 2024 JewQ world champion, winning the annual Jewish knowledge competition hosted by Chabad.
The article reflects on the evolving nature of Passover celebrations within a Jewish family.
A mother recalls preparing for her daughter Havi's unconventional bat mitzvah at 18 months old, necessitated by Havi being diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease.
This article offers a collection of Jewish jokes suitable for sharing at the Passover Seder to lighten the mood during the holiday.
Adam Sandler, the famous actor and comedian, is celebrated for his Jewish identity and has become a prominent figure in Jewish culture through his humor, films, and music.
The article discusses the author's personal journey from not being raised in a Zionist environment to becoming deeply connected to Zionism after living in Israel.
Rabbi Andy Bachman criticizes an anonymous op-ed calling for Jewish summer camps to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict more directly, arguing that the piece lacks specificity and fails to acknowledge the nuanced approaches various camps take on the issue.
A writer recounts her search for a song she learned in Hebrew school in the 90s that has been stuck in her head.
This personal essay recounts the author's experience with the snack cart at Hebrew school and their attempt to sell their own snacks for profit.
In 1977, Gilda Radner, a Jewish comedian, lit the Hanukkah candles on live TV, which was possibly the first time a menorah had been lit on national television.
The author describes a chance encounter with another Jewish mom at the library and reflects on the importance of connecting with fellow Jews during challenging times.
Beloved actor and comedian Bob Saget, known for his role in Full House, was also proudly Jewish and incorporated Jewish humor into his comedy.
A group of three tweens and teens in Los Angeles discussed the popular Netflix movie "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" by Adam Sandler.
Jewish education has evolved significantly over the past century.
In this article, the author reminisces about a meet-cute they experienced in Paris under the Eiffel Tower.
"You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" is a new Netflix film directed by Sammi Cohen, a queer Jewish filmmaker.
In this narrative, the writer reflects on various influential figures from his childhood in Miami, including mentors and teachers who left lasting impressions.
This is a brief exploration of three topics in Jewish media: Hebrew school, gay Orthodox Jews, and the TV show "Mrs. Maisel."
Enrollment in Hebrew schools across the United States has declined by nearly half since 2006, according to a report by the Jewish Education Project.
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Unorthodox podcast features stories of survival and Jewish pride.
Tablet Studios, known for their popular Jewish podcast Unorthodox, also produced several other podcasts in 2022.
In this article, readers share how they observe Shabbat in different ways.
The article announces the upcoming third season of the podcast "Hebrew School," a game show for kids, as summer comes to an end and school begins.