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Rabbi carries oN a noble tradition of teaching rabbis

Q: Can you describe your background in teaching? A: As a rabbi at Temple Emanu-El, I used the sermon as an opportunity to challenge the congregation with open-ended questions about the Torah portion or intriguing and sometimes puzzling … more

8/2/13

Experiential learning engages David Wasser and his students

Q: How do you stay motivated after more than two decades of teaching? What do you do to get prepared to teach at the beginning of each school year? A: In a very real sense, teachers are always preparing for the next school year! We tinker … more

8/2/13

Former ballerina uses movement and play in her teaching

Q: What age group do you teach and what do you teach? A: I work with young toddlers – children between the ages of 18-months- and 2½-years-old. I teach the toddlers simple concepts through exploration and play. more

8/1/13

Homework assignment for novice teachers: Find a good mentor

Q: What motivated you to teach Hebrew and religious school? A: I decided to teach religious school and Hebrew school because I was bringing my own children to temple and figured I would use my time constructively. I really enjoyed working with … more

8/1/13

Rapport with students can come at any time, from anywhere

Q: What subjects do you teach? And where? A: I’ve primarily taught middle school programs – kashrut, holy books, Jewish films, cooking, Megillot(Jonah, Esther and Ruth), holidays, ethics and community service projects in several … more

8/1/13

It takes a village …

WAKEFIELD – If I asked you to complete this thought, “It takes a village,” you would undoubtedly respond with “to raise a child.” more

Jeanine Silversmith | 8/1/13

Kehillah Schechter Academy will participate in digital badge learning

NORWOOD, Mass. – Four Jewish day schools in the U.S. – including Kehillah Schechter Academy, a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade Jewish day school in Norwood – will participate in a pioneering ‘digital badge’ learning program for the … more

8/1/13

Dispersed Hope High School alums help send kids to college

PROVIDENCE – An all-volunteer board – consisting of Hope High School alumni from different classes – runs Hope High School Dollars for Scholars, a non-profit organization committed to helping inner city students pursue and complete their … more

Arthur C. Norman | 8/1/13

The ‘super combo’

CUMBERLAND – Patrons of bricks-and-mortar cinemas and their omnipresent concession stands are familiar with the “super combo” – a promotional device that features a large popcorn and beverage. This pairing obviously capitalizes on the … more

Marc P. Lipps | 8/1/13