The Kohelet Prize is awarded annually, by the Kohelet Foundation, to educators or teams of educators who demonstrate extraordinary accomplishment in one of the core elements of progressive Jewish education. Five categories receive a $36,000 unrestricted cash prize and one category is awarded $18,000. Since 2017, twelve prizes have been awarded to dedicated, exciting educators from across North America. Click here to view previous winners, … [Read more...] about Kohelet Prize Accepting Entries until November 27, 2018
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It Takes A (Jewish) Village
In small towns with scarce resources, parents ask, “If it’s so hard, why am I doing it?” By Chava Leiba Witkes Portland, Oregon, is known for its microbreweries and bike lanes, not its Jewish life. “I get so many weird questions,” said Rachel Hall, a life-coach who sends her kids to the area’s Chabad-affiliated Gan Preschool. “In most of my social circles, I’m everyone’s only Jewish friend. I basically have to educate everyone around … [Read more...] about It Takes A (Jewish) Village
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