Professional Development

A Study of the Teaching of Jewish History in Modern Orthodox Yeshivah High Schools

This article originally appeared in Jewish Education 54:4 (Winter 1986), p.27-38. Reprinted here with permission. This essay discusses the major findings of a study... Read more

Educational Resources for Israeli Elections

Mock Election Outline Lesson Plan on Israel’s Electoral System – one lesson from the Lookstein Center’s Israel Curriculum List of Political Parties Participating in... Read more

The Connection Between Religiousity, Affiliation and the Positions Taken by School Principals Regarding Religious, Ethical Dilemmas

This article explores issues of the connection between religious level and affiliation in regards to ethical dilemmas. This resource is in Hebrew. To read the... Read more

Coping with Loss and Terror: Jewish and Psychological Perspectives

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Israel Resources

Activities for Israel Elections 2015 – This page presents educational resources on the upcoming Israeli elections. Resources include programming ideas, articles, and links. Jerusalem –... Read more

Other Election Activities

The following are some quick ideas and thoughts to aid in the teaching of the Knesset and Israeli political life in light of the... Read more

Teaching Integrated Jewish Humanities in High School: American Literature, Philosophy and Jewish Thought

This article discusses the merits of a new education model that synthesises between Jewish and general studies. To read the article, click here. Read more

A School’s Liability for a Student’s Injury

This article originally appeared in Ten Da’at, vol. 10, 1, 1997, pp. 75-80. Appears here with permission. Background Ten Da’at (Vol. VIII, no. I,... Read more

Yeshiva Students and Military Service

Dr. Moshe Sokolow explores the question of whether benei yeshiva should be exempt from military service.  Click here to read the article. Read more

Islam, Christianity and Avodah Zarah

This resource presents Jewish sources for Islam, Christianity and Avodah Zarah. To access the resource, click here. Read more