Professional Development

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

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

Tisha B’Av Resources and Activities

These Tisha B’av pages include everything you need to know about Tisha B’av including background information for the educator, vocabulary, educational themes, sample activities, and... Read more

Educating for Menschlichkeit, A Kohlbergian Model for Jewish Day Schools

This article appeared in Wisdom From All My Teachers. Atid / Urim, Jerusalem, 2003. It is reprinted with permission from the author. Introduction Parents... Read more

Religious Counseling and Pesak Halakhah in a Yeshivah Setting

This article discusses religious counseling and Pesak Halakhah in a Yeshivah setting. To read the article, click here. Read more

Israeli Mock Election 2003 Descriptions of Political Parties Handout

Likud Beteynu Security – Led by Benjamin (Bibi) Netanyahu, The Likud is a moderately right wing party. It has taken a strong stance fighting... Read more

Parashat HaShuavua Resources

Worksheets for the weekly Torah portion or Parashat Hashavua are available below. The “Shabbat Shalom” series by Moshe Abelesz tests elementary students’ parashat hashavua... Read more