By Rabbi Lisa Grant As The Fragile Dialogue explores, Israel has quickly become one of the most polarizing forces in the North American Jewish Community. There are those who remain curious and committed, wanting to remain connected in some meaningful way. There are those who have effected a divorce, asserting Israel has no place in their lives...
New initiative provides staff and resources to boost Israel education in K-12 day schools By Dr. Tal Grinfas-David In a time when history is being rewritten by vocal interest-driven groups, the imperative “VeShinantam LeVanecha” (You shall teach your children diligently) has become more pressing than ever. Not only do our students encounter...
Well-trained and supported teachers are integral to high quality and effective Jewish Day Schools. They deserve opportunities to continuously refine and improve their skills, and, equally as important, must have a desire to remain at their schools. Now in its 15th year, the Jewish New Teacher Project (JNTP) addresses both of these areas, helping...
jGirls Magazine is accepting editorial board applications from Jewish teenage girls of all backgrounds who will be in the 10th-12th grades in the upcoming school year. Editors have the opportunity to: Shape the direction of jGirls Magazine’s content. Build a community of collaboration, connection and friendship. Engage in dialogue with girls...
By Rabbi Leah Fein The last place I expected to work after ordination was America’s top party school. But a few months before I started as the Hillel rabbi at Syracuse University, The Princeton Review bestowed upon it the title of “No. 1 Party School in America.” Between the images in my mind of every stereotype about Millennials, and the...
By Anne Lanski The iCenter for Israel Education, in partnership with the George Washington University’s Graduate School of Education and Human Development, is proud to launch a new Graduate Certificate in Israel Education. In this first-of-its kind Certificate program, cohorts of professionals will engage in serious Israel studies and integrate...
Photo courtesy J Camp; eJP archives y Natasha Dresner In the spirit of Passover and, in general, at least once a year, we all should be asking ourselves “How is this _____ different from all other ____?” Just substitute the word “night” for “project,” “experience, ” etc. or, in my case, most recently, “conference.” I just...
The Limmud Chavruta Project is delighted to launch the second in a series of five e-resources over the course of 2018 to mark Israel at 70, in partnership with UJIA. This Yom HaAtzma’ut, we invite you to study Megillat HaAtzma’ut (the Declaration of Independence) with us. The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important...
