Professional Development Resources: Student Engagement

A Look at the Sources and Structure of the Prayers in the Siddur- Introduction to Shemona Esrei and the First Three Brachot

The fourth in a series of six lessons, Abe Katz provides sources for and an explanation of Shemona Esrei and its first three brachot. To read... Read more

Is There Life After Homework?

This article originally appeared in Ten Da’at, Vol. 3, Issue 2, 1989, pp. 29-30. Appears here with permission. “Abba, you must help me with... Read more

The Joy and Celebration of Learning

First Thoughts – The Illusion Neal Gabler (2002), the social critic, notes that for decades observers have been saying that Americans live in the... Read more

Standing Beneath the Mountain: Transmitting Torah to the Next Generation

Prologue: In every large group or organization, the individuals involved never quite actualize the professed ideals. Visitors to an urban courtroom, for example, are... Read more

On Teaching Hebrew Grammar in High Schools

This article (in Hebrew) discusses effective techniques to teach Hebrew Grammar to High School students. To read the article, click here. Read more

Jewish Adult Education: Creating an Educational Democracy

This article originally appeared in Ten Daat 1996, 9:1, pp. 63-77. Reprinted here with permission. “Heraclitus deposited the book in the temple of Artemis,... Read more

The Child's Introduction to Bible Study

This article originally appeared in Ten Da’at, 6, 1, 1992, pp. 28-30. Reprinted here with permission. DR. DEITCHER is a faculty member of the... Read more