What will be our inspiration and idealism that will carry us through the thick of this painful Jewish educational and sociological battle without quitting or annihilating our conscience along the way? by Paul Steinberg Throughout this past year, I didn’t hear of any Jewish e … [Read more...] about The Redemption of Hebrew School Redux
Archives for May 2013
Jewish Agency and Quad City Groups Dedicate New Computer Center for Ethiopian Immigrants
The Jewish Agency for Israel has dedicated a new computer room for the Ethiopian immigrants who have recently arrived at the Ibim absorption center in Southern Israel. The computers will provide critical education and a gateway to successful integration into Israeli society for … [Read more...] about Jewish Agency and Quad City Groups Dedicate New Computer Center for Ethiopian Immigrants
URJ’s Camp Harlam Launches Reform Day Camp
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and Camp Harlam, the URJ's Philadelphia-based regional overnight camp, announced that they will open a URJ-affiliated day camp in the summer of 2014. The URJ's most recent foray into Jewish day camping is a strategic initiative meant to … [Read more...] about URJ’s Camp Harlam Launches Reform Day Camp
Adelsons Announce New Double Commitment To Birthright
Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson have provided a new $40 million gift to Birthright. The gift brings the Adelsons' total donations to the program to $180 million, making them the world's largest private donors to Birthright Israel. Their gift includes a new $20 million … [Read more...] about Adelsons Announce New Double Commitment To Birthright
How Online Learning Enriches the Teaching and Learning Experience
[This post is part of a series from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, The Jewish Theological Seminary and Yeshiva University on the online learning experience.] by Ilana Turetsky, EdD The upcoming summer semester will mark my fourth semester teaching online … [Read more...] about How Online Learning Enriches the Teaching and Learning Experience