Chinuch Today Podcast
Featuring Tools for Schools - A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them. The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Torat Emet in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkin University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founder of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
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Dr. Eli Shapiro is a licensed clinical social worker with a doctorate in education and specialists certificate in Jewish educational leadership. He is the creator and director of The Digital Citizenship Project, an Adjunct Professor for the City University of New York and a Trustee of the Queens Borough Public Library. Dr. Shapiro is a graduate of the Azrieli School of Jewish Education and Administration, Wurzwei...
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A brilliant mechaneches, Rebbetzin Bruria David a”h was the founder and dean of Beth Jacob Jerusalem, commonly known as BJJ, a prestigious girls seminary located in Yerushalayim. The Rebbetzin was a woman of unique caliber, possessing a deep understanding of people and a remarkable breadth of knowledge in Torah and history.
Born in 1938, she was the only child of Hagaon Rav Yitzchak Hutner, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiv...
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Avenues of the Sky was established by Rabbi Sheeya Hertz Ostreicher to provide a simple, hands on approach to understand the astronomic concepts.
Avenues of the Sky offers a series of fascinating presentations and workshops on a wide variety of topics relating to the celestial bodies of the moon, sun and stars. The classes are geared to children and adults of all ages and background levels.
To schedule a presenta...
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Mrs. Alana Weinberg, is the Founder and Executive Director of Binyan Yisroel, a new and exciting school in Baltimore MD, educating students with language based learning differences. Alana currently lives in Baltimore with her husband, Dr. Aaron Weinberg and her four children Etiel, Akiva, Adina and Yoni. Three out of the Weinberg's four children have dyslexia.
Throughout her life, Alana always felt drawn to worki...
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Micro Episodes provide your host an opportunity to share short personal chinuch insights.
Much of my approach to chinuch can be summarized in three simple steps:
- Children are good and want to do good.
- If they are not doing good there is a reason.
- The job of the adults in the child’s life is to identify and address that reason.
Join me as I explain this approach and how it guides my work.
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Rabbi Sholom Strajcher's extensive experience in the field of Jewish education, having served as a Menahel in various cities across the United States and more recently in Australia, makes him a significant figure in the realm of. His career is a testament to his dedication to fostering Jewish values, knowledge, and community among students of all ages.
Throughout his years in Chinuch, Rabbi Strajcher likely encou...
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Hidden Sparks is a nonprofit whose mission is to help educators and schools nurture the Hidden Spark within each student. They do this by developing and facilitating professional development programs and coaching for Jewish day school educators to deepen their understanding of learning and approaches for teaching all kinds of learners, particularly those who struggle. By working with educators and coaching intern...
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The Rosh Chodesh Project (RCP) is renowned for creating exceptional chinuch videos focusing on Emunah and Hashkafah. These videos captivate and inspire Jewish children, enhancing their excitement and engagement with Yiddishkeit. Schools around the globe subscribe to RCP's content, with students eagerly anticipating each month's new release. Torah Umesorah, strongly endorses this curriculum, which also boasts the ...
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The power of Tefillah is mind-boggling — just as it can move worlds, so can it move the individual immeasurably. Ani Tefillah’s multi-faceted program inculcates in our precious children a close, meaningful, and deeply satisfying connection to God. Our goal is to empower students to be mindful of God’s presence and feel a connection to Him by expressing their personal thoughts, requests, and feelings through tefil...
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Leading a chinuch institution as a menahel or menaheles is a demanding role. Balancing the interests of students, parents, and staff requires nerves of steel and a heart of gold. In this podcast, we are joined by four esteemed leaders from different schools across the United States. They will share their insights into the challenges and rewards of their role as principals. Get ready to learn from their experienc...
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On the 22nd of Kislev, we commemorate the first yahrzeit of my beloved rebbe and rav, On the 22nd of Kislev, we commemorate the first yahrzeit of my beloved rebbe and rav, Rabbi Avraham Yitzchok Levene zt”l. His memory and enduring impact continue to illuminate the world with warmth and affection. In this insightful interview with his devoted grandson, Rabbi Ayreh Wasserman, we delve into the life of this remarka...
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Chazering your mishnayos and have a quick question?
Need help reading that rashi?
Cracking your head on a hard tosafos?
Dial-A-Rebbi was founded in 2021 to help boys with any questions they may have in limudei kodesh topics. Our rebbeim are well known mechanchim in major yeshivos all across the United States with years of experience and a great depth of knowledge. All calls are recorded and monitored by the admin...
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THE TORAH UMESORAH NEFESH CHAYA MASHGIACH & MECHANECHES TRAINING PROGRAM was developed to provide our schools with professionally trained personnel to help address the needs of students experiencing academic, behavioral or social difficulties. The training includes 25 intense courses with mental health professionals and veteran educators to equip these teachers with vital tools to recognize and address studen...
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Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe ztl (1914-2005), originally from Berlin, stands out as an iconic figure from the 20th century. Widely recognized for his seminal work "Alei Shur," this musar classic delves into the multidimensional growth of Talmud students. Rabbi Wolbe's profound insights into Avodas Hashem were coupled with an astute understanding of human nature. His grandsons, Rabbis Arye and Yaakov Wolbe, were fortunate...
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Tamim Academies is a national school network and movement dedicated to transforming Jewish elementary education in North America. We provide critical support from concept and design to curricular materials, technology tools, and ongoing professional learning and development. Tamim makes it possible for communities of all sizes to build a high quality new school.
Tamim’s ultimate goal lies beyond the walls of our ...
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Yeshivos struggle to motivate excellence in General Studies. The Torah speaks to every facet of life, therefore we can teach a comprehensive and intellectually stimulating General Studies curriculum through the lens of the Torah. Machon Menoras Hachochmah guides students to perform above peers in standardized statewide testing, reinforc...
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Ner Yisroel’s entry-level division provides its 250 talmidim with a well balanced educational program.
In addition to the high level lomdus of the be’iyun shiurim, two bekius programs instill hasmoda in the talmid while broadening his familiarity with different parts of Shas. Each grade completes one “bekius masechta” per year as part of the curriculum; in addition, there are special incentives that inspire many ...
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For 20 years, Jewish New Teacher Project of New Teacher Center helps Jewish day schools and yeshivas achieve instructional excellence by increasing teacher and school leader effectiveness, teacher retention, and student achievement and by bringing professional development into school culture.
JNTP improves teacher and administrator skills through intensive mentoring and coaching, shared cohort learning, and job...
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This concludes our inaugural season, encompassing all 20 episodes!
Thank you to the numerous individuals who have contributed to making this journey an immensely enjoyable experience. As we bid farewell to Season One, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of Season Two, where we will continue to explo...
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Mesila is an international organization dedicated to strengthening financial stability in Jewish communities around the world.
How?
Mesila coaches help families get a handle on their finances and build a long-term plan to ...
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