From the Editor

• From the Editor Winter 2016 by: Zvi Grumet

Features

• The Turkish Gesture: A Custom in Danger of Extinction by: Levi Cooper
• Teaching the Whole Child by: Amanda Pogany

Research

• Allowing the Whole Child to Encounter Our Sacred Texts by: Ziva R. Hassenfeld
• Non-Cognitive Qualities All Educators Need to Know About: Grit, Mindset and Motivation by: Debbie Niderberg and Hollis Dannaham
• Translating as Explanation: Havruta, Skill Development and Social Emotional Learning by: Joshua Ladon

Applications

• Seven Principles for Teaching Jewish Leadership by: Rachel Levitt Klein
• Leadership and Followership in the Judaic Classroom: Challenges and Opportunities by: Chaim Botwinick
• The Power of Reflection in Jewish Education by: Ronit Ziv-Kreger
• Whole Child Growth Through Jewish Integrated Learning by: Rebecca Milder
• Ethical Dilemmas: The Right Answer, or the Right Answer for Me? by: Matthew Lipman