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Perspectives on the Avot and Imahot

Recognizing Greatness in Non-Jews: The Passing of Nelson Mandela

This article discusses the category of Hasidei Umot Haolam, with a focus on the achievements of Nelson Mandela. To read the article, click here. Read more

Religious Counseling and Pesak Halakhah in a Yeshivah Setting

Introduction: Many years ago, a student who had previously expressed no interest in studying in Israel after high school approached me with a... Read more

Inside-Outside: Biblical Leaders and their Non-Jewish Mentors

Judy Klitsner, winner of the National Jewish Book Award, looks at leadership in Bereshit and Shemot. Video courtesy of The Lookstein Center of Jewish... Read more

Inside-Outside: Biblical Leaders and their Non-Jewish Mentors

Judy Klitsner, winner of the National Jewish Book Award, looks at leadership in Bereshit and Shemot. The sourcesheet is available here. Video courtesy of... Read more

What Can We Learn about Leadership from Moses?

In this text study, Zvi Grumet explores incidents in Moses’ life and extrapolates his approach to leadership. Presented as part of the Global Day... Read more

Classroom Teaching with Mark Smilowitz: UbD in the Judaic Studies Classroom

UbD in the Judaic Studies Classroom -46 – This episode explores the Understanding By Design approach to planning lessons and its relevance to the specific... Read more