Tag: Hebrew School

The author explores the problem of Hebrew reading proficiency among bar and bat mitzvah students in non-Orthodox Jewish settings.
This week's episode of Unorthodox is on hiatus, but listeners can still hear an update from Armin Rosen on the aftermath of the Surfside building collapse in Florida on Take One, a daily Talmud podcast.
This article discusses the connection between the song "Rozhinkes mit mandln" (Raisins and Almonds) and the holiday of Shavuot.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted Hebrew schools, leading to changes in teaching approaches, smaller classes, and shorter virtual sessions.
Larry King, the iconic TV talk show host, changed his name early in his career to fit the broadcasting industry's norms.
In episode 259 of the Unorthodox podcast, hosts interview Jamie Stelter and Brian Stelter, who discuss their experiences of filming their TV appearances from their apartment during the pandemic, their involvement in Challah Club, and their love for Shabbat.
The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is causing Jewish families in the United States to cut synagogue dues from their budgets.
Tablet Magazine has launched a new podcast called Hebrew School, a fun game show designed for kids wanting to learn about Judaism in an entertaining way, but enjoyable for adults too.
The Jewish community in Morocco has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with at least 14 deaths among a community of 2,000 people.
In a discussion recalling childhood memories within a Jewish context, two writers recount their experiences with bokser, the carob pods traditionally eaten on Tu B'Shevat.
In this episode of Unorthodox Live in D.C., recorded at Washington Hebrew Congregation, food historian Michael Twitty discusses his experiences as a Hebrew School teacher and his upcoming book focusing on his Jewish identity, while also explaining the significance of ptcha in Jewish cuisine.
Morley Safer, the renowned broadcast journalist, shared his Jewish identity and practices in an interview featured in Stars of David.
A young individual finds a job teaching Jewish history through drama at a temple's Sunday school despite having little experience.
The text explores the author's experience teaching Jewish history through drama at a Sunday school, where the director lacked a clear vision of the curriculum.
The text discusses the historical evolution and challenges of Jewish day school education in the United States.
In Medellín, Colombia, a community of Sephardic converts to Judaism has established itself, tracing their ancestry to Marrano colonizers fleeing the Inquisition.
The author shares their journey of conversion to Judaism, which was sparked by a desire since their early teens but was suppressed due to societal expectations and family concerns.
Paula Span discusses her book "When the Time Comes" based on her experience caring for her aging parents.