Tag: Jewish Education

Rav Meir Shapiro, known for his creation of the daf yomi program, also had another significant accomplishment: the establishment of Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin.
The author discusses the joy of receiving a gift of Yiddish poetry and a vintage Yiddish notebook.
Rabbi Moshe Yitzchak (Ies) Vorst, the founder of Chabad-Lubavitch in the Netherlands, passed away at the age of 85.
The New York Times published a correction after inaccurately characterizing Yiddish speakers as monolingual in an article.
The author shares a personal story of her troubled teenage years and how one defining moment changed her life.
Measuring success in a Jewish classroom raises questions about what defines achievement in Jewish studies, emphasizing the balance between collective standards and individual progress.
As the new school year begins, it is important to remember that going back to school is not just for children.
Triumph of the Spirit 360 is a virtual reality (VR) film that offers a unique, immersive tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
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This episode delves into the Tanya's differentiation between the levels of Beinoni and Tzadik, exploring how one can discern if someone possesses the soul of a Tzadik.
Birthright Israel Onward is introducing a monthlong professional development program in Tel Aviv called the Sullam Israel Residency.
This article is a flashback to an issue of Mishpacha Magazine called "The First Day of School."
"You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah," a new Netflix film, follows Stacy Friedman as she undergoes the process of becoming a bat mitzvah and explores the concept of the mitzvah project.
Rav Aharon Schechter, the Rosh Yeshivah of Rabbeinu Chaim Berlin Yeshiva, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of nurturing ben Torah who lived lives immersed in Torah.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the mental and emotional distress already experienced by many children and young people.
This article discusses the historic proposals for the establishment of a Jewish state before Israel was founded in 1948.
Jewish education has evolved significantly over the past century.
The text discusses the duty of Jews, both in Israel and the diaspora, to speak out against extremism within the Israeli government, exemplified by figures like Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.
This episode discusses the Tanya's perspective on the importance of performing mitzvot properly and the significance of doing so for the sake of Lishma.
The author, a former camp director, reflects on his transition to a new role as the vice chancellor for institutional advancement at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS).
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.
The Belz Hasidic community in Israel is reportedly close to integrating secular studies into their educational system and receiving government funding for it.
In this episode of the18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Daniel Kalish discusses how each individual can forge their own path of religious commitment with the right help.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Daniel Kalish discusses how individuals can forge their own path of religious commitment with the right help.
The author addresses a reader's accusation of an "unnatural fixation" on Charedim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) and explains that their criticisms of Charedi society are not rare or unnatural.