Jewish education
From learning to leading: How students can pass on Jewish tradition - opinion
From leading campus tours to organizing charity committees, students can help strengthen Jewish identity by learning to pass it on.
How Brandeis University is reimagining the liberal arts for a new generation
ConnectEd launches online English-speaking community for Jewish educators
More than a safe haven: Jewish schools after Oct. 7
How has Jewish education in the Diaspora been affected since October 7?
The role that Israel plays in Jewish life in the Diaspora has taken on a new significance, with the Hamas attacks and the Swords of Iron War, coupled with the rapid spread of global antisemitism.
Hadar’s new plan has it minting rabbis, opening synagogues. Is it a denomination now?
Over time, Hadar’s brand of “traditional egalitarian” study and observance gained adherents and its programs reached a broader class of Jewish laypeople, professionals and educators.
Tel Aviv parents protest against decrease in religious study curriculum for kids
"We were very surprised to see dozens of hours of Tanakh lessons removed from the curriculum," said Dorit Yitzhak, CEO of the Meirim organization.
Who will teach the next generation of Jewish children? - opinion
We need to take up the baton to catalyze a new era for educators.
Counterpoint turns 50: Celebrating the Jewish education program's success
The story of one of the most successful informal Jewish education programs in the English-speaking world.
Rising antisemitism, war in Israel causes 226% increase in adult Jewish learners
“We recognized the heightened need for educational resources within the Jewish community right after the Hamas attacks and the global rise in antisemitism."
Jewish schools must embrace Sephardi and Mizrahi culture - opinion
What do students learn about Sephardi and Mizrahi artists? What melodies are used in prayer? How are holiday programs structured?
Antisemitism shouldn't be our only focus - opinion
Today, more than ever, we must busy ourselves with positive expressions of Jewishness, peppering our lives with learning, understanding, observance, connections, and community.
Traveling to Israel today still has valuable lessons to teach - opinion
The trust and respect developed and cultivated during the pandemic are vital now as educators face unprecedented challenges in a post-October 7 world.
Post-October 7, teachers gather to secure the future of Jewish education
Between Monday and Wednesday the Yael Foundation hosted a conference to gather Jewish educators and community leaders to discuss ideas for improving Jewish education.
