Summer is a good time to reflect on what worked this past academic year and what didn’t and what changes we can make to ensure greater success in the fall.

Summer is a good time to reflect on what worked this past academic year and what didn’t and what changes we can make to ensure greater success in the fall.
I am a mother of four, but I was not, and in fact, am still not, an involved parent at my children’s school. Mea culpa. But I have always looked at those parents in the forefront and wondered…
Many teachers and students organize end-of-year parties to celebrate their accomplishments. This post is not meant to talk against this widespread practice.
The yamim (or modern Jewish holidays, from Yom HaShoah, to Yom HaZikaron to Yom HaAtzmaut), are often meaningful and powerful moments in modern Jewish history.
Many Talmudic debates result in practical Halacha, and guidance for everyday living for observant Jews. Society has evolved from generation to generation…
As is well known, the Passover seder was constructed in such a way to arouse curiosity. We pour wine for the diners even before they ask.
Purim is just a few weeks away, and most schools program a school-wide celebration. However, the spirit of Purim provides other opportunities…
As an educator and a parent of teenagers, I am interested in hearing about practical suggestions for how to educate for commitment to the requirement to daven daily…
National elections will be held for the 21st Knesset in Israel on April 9, 2019. The elections are an educational opportunity to connect the lives and fate of our students…
A common struggle for day schools is adherence to a dress code or uniform. These are some of the challenges as I see them…