By Dovid Margolin This is the third in a five-part series on Chabad’s impact on Jewish life in Argentina, one of the largest Jewish communities in the world. Buenos Aires, Argentina - A broad, barrel-chested man, Gabi Levinsky rose to address 150 fellow parents gathered in the cafeteria of the Wolfsohn-Tabacinic School. It was Friday night, and children ran freely around the room as Shabbat dinner stretched late into the muggy Argentine … [Read more...] about Day School Gets High Marks for Turning the Jewish Educational Tide in Buenos Aires
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The Head of School Conundrum: A 21st Century Leadership Challenge
By Dr. Chaim Y. Botwinick Over the past several decades there have been a plethora of articles, papers and research regarding the new and evolving role of the Head of School as “instructional leader.” This reality takes place against an ever expanding landscape of schools which are faced with the difficult and often perplexing challenge of identifying, recruiting and retaining the “best and the brightest” talent to “lead” their schools into … [Read more...] about The Head of School Conundrum: A 21st Century Leadership Challenge
Romemanu Mi’Kol Lashon – Raising the Discourse of Hillel Educators
By Davey Rosen Over 50 Hillel professionals met the first week of June at Capital Camps for the first Hillel Educators Kallah. Attendees represented the gamut of Hillel roles, directors, engagement professionals, campus rabbis, and more. Regardless of title or job description, we consider ourselves Jewish educators. The retreat provided the opportunity to meet in smaller groups to discuss big ideas in Jewish education. I was part of a group … [Read more...] about Romemanu Mi’Kol Lashon – Raising the Discourse of Hillel Educators
9 Jewish Education Lessons from the Field
By Michelle Shapiro Abraham Every day I feel honored and humbled by the blessing of my work. Creating youth engagement opportunities for the URJ takes me from synagogues, classrooms, and offices, to camps, retreats, conferences, and preschool programs. The settings are varied but the goal is the same. Our purpose as Jewish educators is to connect, empower, and partner. To do this, we need to think beyond and between the traditional boundaries … [Read more...] about 9 Jewish Education Lessons from the Field
Promoting Gender Awareness in Jewish Schools
By Felicia Epstein I have lectured over the past few years about gender awareness as part of adult education programmes and for educators in Jewish schools as part of Continuing Professional Development. I have been working with Jewish day schools in London over the past year to try and raise awareness of gender within the schools and to support teachers and parents in addressing issues related to gender within the Jewish and school … [Read more...] about Promoting Gender Awareness in Jewish Schools
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