Professional Development Resources: Misc

“Too Much on Our Plates”

Back in the early 50’s, my friend’s older sister, Malka, worked as secretary in one of the Bais Yaakov elementary schools.  The children were,... Read more

Introduction to the Theory of Compression Within the Framework of the Applied Learning Program

Dr Leon Bernstein has been teaching for nearly twenty years in a variety of schools. His experience spans both State Comprehensives and Private schools,... Read more

A Eulogy for the Rav

“A great prince in Israel has fallen today” – II Samuel 33:33 This article originally appeared in Tradition 28:1. Surely, such a prince and... Read more

Voluntary Turnover of Rebbes In Jewish Day Schools in Isolated Communities

Originally appeared in Ten Da’at  Volume XIII, Winter 2000 Background It has often been observed within the profession that there exists a relatively high... Read more

It Takes a Kehilla to Make a Mensch: Building Jewish Identity as Part of Overall Identity

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VeTen Tal U-Matar

I. The Jewish Calendar- General Observations A. Solar Vs. Lunar Both the solar and the lunar cycles figure prominently in the Jewish calendar. As... Read more

The Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit 2000-2001 Hebrew Language Curriculum

Hebrew Rama Alef – Elementary Modern Hebrew Level 1 Hebrew Rama Alef is aimed at students who are new to Jewish day school education... Read more