Tag: Sarah Schenirer

Sarah Schenirer, a significant figure in Jewish education, founded the Bais Yaakov network in Poland over a century ago, providing Orthodox Jewish girls with both religious and secular education.
Sarah Schenirer, a notable figure from Krakow, Poland, reshaped female Jewish education a century ago by establishing the Beis Yaakov school system, blending Orthodox Jewish tradition with women's rights advocacy.
In this podcast episode, Dr. Leslie Ginsparg Klein discusses the value of education for all people, focusing on the early Bais Yaakov movement and its founder, Sarah Schenirer.
Tu B'Av, the ancient Jewish holiday of love, was revived in the 20th century after being forgotten for over a thousand years.
Naomi Seidman's book, "Sarah Schenirer and the Bais Yaakov Movement: A Revolution in the Name of Tradition," fills a gap in the study of modern Jewish history by exploring the establishment and growth of the Bais Yaakov educational movement in Poland.
Leonard A. Matanky reflects on his experience teaching girls Talmud at Ida Crown Jewish Academy in Chicago for nearly 30 years, emphasizing the importance of imbuing students with skills, context, and a love of learning.