Jewish education

October 7 changed us, now we must decide who we become

We need a two-pronged strategy: engage newly connected Jews and bring them to Israel, followed by sustained Jewish education. 

By JEREMY LEIBLER
10/02/2025

Parashat Bo: The far Horizon

Moses knew that if you plan for a year, plant rice. If you plan for a decade, plant a tree. If you plan for posterity, educate a child. His lesson is still compelling today.

By RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
31/01/2025

Yeshiva University president to represent American Jewish community at Trump inauguration

Berman, who has led Yeshiva University since 2017, is known for his efforts to strengthen the institution’s academic and spiritual mission.

First-ever Solomon Schechter day school in North America goes Orthodox

Schechter Queens has voted to rename itself, completely dropping the appellation associated with what was once the largest Jewish denomination in the US. It will be known as Queens Hebrew Academy.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
07/01/2025
FIFTH-GRADE STUDENTS celebrate Hanukkah. While the Hanukkah miracle was an unambiguous victory of go

Teaching complexity and nuance: Jewish education is not just black and white

The late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks suggests achieving this by teaching our students to think dialectically.

By JEREMY BRUCE
22/12/2024

Jewish education as a shield: Empowering children against rising antisemitism

In times of rising hate, Jewish education empowers children to thrive and preserve their heritage.

By CHAYA YOSOVICH
05/12/2024

Now is the time to invest in Jewish day schools for a stronger Jewish future

How Jewish day schools are creating vibrant communities and a resilient Jewish future.

By PAUL BERNSTEIN
26/11/2024

Yael Foundation: Empowering Jewish students to choose Jewish education

The Yael Foundation has introduced a groundbreaking leadership program for Jewish school principals worldwide, empowering them to transform their schools into top choices for Jewish students.

New Jewish school in NYC draws interest with classical curriculum amid cultural shifts

Emet Classical Academy, a new Jewish school in NYC, opens its doors with a classical education model, drawing real interest from families seeking an alternative to progressive educational values.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
29/08/2024

Education as the key to Jewish resilience and global impact

Amid rising challenges, Jewish education must stay a priority, nurturing future leaders to ensure Jewish children not only survive but thrive.

By CHAYA YOSOVICH
22/08/2024
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