Tag: Jewish Day Schools

SAR High School in Riverdale, New York is challenging taboos around sex education in Modern Orthodox high schools by introducing a Jewish Sexual Ethics course that combines Jewish values with open discussions on safe sexual practices.
In the wake of recent challenges like the 10/7 events affecting American Jews, Jewish day schools are witnessing increased interest and enrollment inquiries from families seeking Jewish connection and community amidst rising antisemitism.
According to a report from Prizmah, over 1,000 Israeli students temporarily enrolled in Jewish day schools in the U.S. and Canada after the October 7 attacks.
Despite the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, Jewish day schools in the United States are still planning to send their students to Israel for educational trips.
In this article, the author explores the potential future advancements in technology and their impact on Jewish life in the year 2040.
Jewish day schools in the US have seen a surge in enrollment of Israeli children whose schools have been closed due to the ongoing conflict with Hamas.
The discussion revolves around the efficacy and value of Jewish day schools in building Jewish identity compared to other forms of Jewish education like after-school programs, summer camps, and Birthright trips.
Enrollment in Hebrew schools across the United States has declined by nearly half since 2006, according to a report by the Jewish Education Project.
Albert Reichmann, a member of the Orthodox Jewish community, played a significant role in bringing Jewish education and heritage to Jews behind the Iron Curtain.
Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, the scholar who revived Hebrew as a modern language, is celebrated on the 100th anniversary of his death.
Several letters in this issue of Jewish Action address the topic of the teacher shortage in Jewish day schools.
The author, a mother of four children who are Russian, Black, and Jewish, reflects on the value of Jewish day schools in instilling pride in their Jewish identity and providing a strong educational foundation.
Jewish day schools have seen an increase in enrollment despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
This article is a collection of personal stories about significant teachers in the authors' lives.
Teach Coalitions' STEM programs in New York and New Jersey are helping Jewish day schools and yeshivot address the teacher shortage by funding STEM teachers in private schools.
The notion of Torah u-Madda, the idea that Torah and secular studies can enrich each other, has been a central concept in Modern Orthodox Judaism.
This article discusses the recent trend among young American Jews, particularly those who identify as progressive, accusing their Jewish educational institutions of lying to them about Israel.
Solomon Hurwitz, a forgotten pioneer in Jewish education in America, tragically died of the Spanish Flu in 1920 at the age of 32.
Dr. Marvin Schick, a prominent Jewish communal activist, passed away recently.
The text discusses the need for a more holistic approach to assessing success in Judaic Studies classrooms in Jewish day schools.
In response to a proposal to stop funding Jewish day schools, the author argues that the primary reason for high tuition costs is not frivolous spending but the necessity of hiring quality faculty and providing individualized education.
The author discusses the potential future of Jewish education and questions the traditional model of Jewish day schools against a rapidly changing educational landscape.
Jewish day schools were once frowned upon by American Jews, who favored the public school system as a means of integration into American society.
The author discusses the challenges of rising Jewish day school tuition and the lack of significant change despite efforts to address the issue.
Peter Berger, a baptized Jew born in Austria, was a renowned sociologist known for his analysis of religion in modern society.