By David Bryfman Last week, as we brought in Shabbat together, our 50 staff joined on a zoom call and listed in the chat box all of the things that we are losing as a result of this pandemic. After 30 seconds of what seemed like endless “silence,” the chat box began to fill. Fi … [Read more...] about Today, Tomorrow, and the Space in Between
The Jewish Education Project
Facing a New Reality with Experimentation and Empathy
By David Bryfman As we’ve all begun facing our new reality over the past few weeks, I’ve been thinking a lot about one Jewish text that I recited perhaps more than any other when I was young. It was a text based on a verse from the Book of Isaiah, with a Talmudic int … [Read more...] about Facing a New Reality with Experimentation and Empathy
Fear is a Form of Wisdom
By Dr. Betsy Stone In this very strange age of quarantine and social distancing, many of us are overwhelmed. Stressed. Anxious. Disorganized. We worry about toilet paper and taking a walk. We feel isolated and scared. For many years, I have been teaching and talking about … [Read more...] about Fear is a Form of Wisdom
Resources for Quarantined Families
In an effort to support families with young children who are quarantined or selecting to do less socializing through playdates or community classes, UJA-Federation of New York, PJ Library, the Foundation for Jewish Camp and The Jewish Education Project have come together … [Read more...] about Resources for Quarantined Families
The Jewish Education Project Announces Young Pioneers Award 2020 Recipients
The Jewish Education Project has announced the next cohort of New York-based educators to be honored with the organization’s Robert M. Sherman Young Pioneers Award. This year’s five award recipients have created fresh and engaging Jewish learning experiences that inspire and emp … [Read more...] about The Jewish Education Project Announces Young Pioneers Award 2020 Recipients
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