Dr. Beverly Gribetz: Learning to Lead Change
No one had it easy during the Covid-19 pandemic, but school principals are among the unsung heroes of the past year. Constantly changing rules and paradigms, transitioning to online learning…
The President of World Jewry
During the seven years of his presidency, Ruby Rivlin has been respected and loved for his warmth and accessibility, connecting with the people of Israel on many important issues. Among…
Mouse Searching a piece of cheese
שר התפוצות- בארה”ב כבר מזיזים את גבינה!
ביום חמישי האחרון (3 ביוני) כשבישראל כבר הסתיים שבוע העבודה וכולם הלכו לישון, השתתפתי ב"מסיבת מפסידים" בחסות ארגון JCRIF ועתידה להיזכר כאירוע פורץ דרך בחינוך היהודי. אנחנו מתחילים לצאת מהקורונה…
In wake of coronavirus, Jews must learn to adapt and change
Just as the mice in 'Who moved my cheese,' managed to find their way through the maze even under challenging circumstances, so too we have gained an awareness that can…
Jewish Activists Move their Cheese
Last Thursday (June 3) just as the Israeli working week was drawing to a close, and everyone was heading off to bed, I took part in a “Losers’ Party” promoted…
The President of World Jewry
During the seven years of his presidency, Ruby Rivlin has been respected and loved for his warmth and accessibility, connecting with the people of Israel on many important issues. Among…
הקשר בין חינוך בתפוצות לשיקום שכונות
זכיתי לגור בשכונת קריית מנחם, שכונה בדרום מערב ירושלים, שאפילו לא מעט ירושלמים לא מכירים. בעבר היא אפילו זכתה לכינוי המפוקפק "החצר האחורית של ירושלים". במסגרת הפרויקט "שיקום שכונות" בשנות…
Jewish Education and the Urban Kibbutz Model
Mickey Katzberg learns from the revitalization of a run-down Jerusalem neighborhood how to support Jewish schools around the world. Kiryat Menachem in south-eastern Jerusalem is a neighborhood that many veteran…
Changing the Focus: Embracing a New Approach to Hebrew Language Education
One of the many lessons that we have all learned from our global ‘experiment’ with online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic is that technological tools are not the key to…
The World Center for Jewish Education Empowers Educators With Tailored Solutions
The need for personalized solutions in the Jewish education system was been felt long before the pandemic started, but now, in light of the disruption caused by COVID-19, there is…