Chinuch Today

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Leading a chinuch institution as a menahel or menaheles is a demanding role.  Balancing the interests of students, parents, and staff requires nerves of steel and a heart of gold. In this podcast, we are joined by four esteemed leaders from different schools across the United States. They will share their insights into the challenges and rewards of their role as principals.  Get...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE On the 22nd of Kislev, we commemorate the first yahrzeit of my beloved rebbe and rav, Rabbi Avraham Yitzchok Levene zt”l. His memory and enduring impact continue to illuminate the world with warmth and affection. In this insightful interview with his devoted grandson, Rabbi Ayreh Wasserman, we delve into the life of this remarkable individual and the profound connection Rabbi Wa...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Chazering your mishnayos and have a quick question? Need help reading that rashi? Cracking your head on a hard tosafos? Dial-A-Rebbi was founded in 2021 to help boys with any questions they may have in limudei kodesh topics. Our rebbeim are well known mechanchim in major yeshivos all across the United States with years of experience and a great depth of knowledge. All calls are...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE THE TORAH UMESORAH NEFESH CHAYA MASHGIACH & MECHANECHES TRAINING PROGRAM was developed to provide our schools with professionally trained personnel to help address the needs of students experiencing academic, behavioral or social difficulties. The training includes 25 intense courses with mental health professionals and veteran educators to equip these teachers with vital to...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe ztl (1914-2005), originally from Berlin, stands out as an iconic figure from the 20th century. Widely recognized for his seminal work "Alei Shur," this musar classic delves into the multidimensional growth of Talmud students. Rabbi Wolbe's profound insights into Avodas Hashem were coupled with an astute understanding of human nature. His grandson...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Tamim Academies is a national school network and movement dedicated to transforming Jewish elementary education in North America. We provide critical support from concept and design to curricular materials, technology tools, and ongoing professional learning and development. Tamim makes it possible for communities of all sizes to build a high quality new school. Tamim’s ultimate...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Yeshivos struggle to motivate excellence in General Studies. The Torah speaks to every facet of life, therefore we can teach a comprehensive and intellectually stimulating General Studies curriculum through the lens of the Torah. Machon Menoras Hachochmah guides students to perform above peers in standardized statewide testing, reinforce values learned in Torah classes, and resp...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Ner Yisroel’s entry-level division provides its 250 talmidim with a well balanced educational program. In addition to the high level lomdus of the be’iyun shiurim, two bekius programs instill hasmoda in the talmid while broadening his familiarity with different parts of Shas. Each grade completes one “bekius masechta” per year as part of the curriculum; in addition, there are sp...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE For 20 years, Jewish New Teacher Project of New Teacher Center helps Jewish day schools and yeshivas achieve instructional excellence by increasing teacher and school leader effectiveness, teacher retention, and student achievement and by bringing professional development into school culture.   JNTP improves teacher and administrator skills through intensive mentoring and coachi...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE This concludes our inaugural season, encompassing all 20 episodes! Thank you to the numerous individuals who have contributed to making this journey an immensely enjoyable experience. As we bid farewell to Season One, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of Season Two, where we will continue to explore the great people and innovative ideas in Chinch Today!   -----------------------...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Mesila is an international organization dedicated to strengthening financial stability in Jewish communities around the world.  How? Mesila coaches help families get a handle on their finances and build a long-term plan to maintain financial stability Mesila promotes correct financial attitudes and habits through education programs in schools and through workshops/ seminars in t...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE The Oze L’malko Navi Curriculum is a dream come true for any teacher who wishes to teach נביא in a meaningful, engaging and practical way, fostering real-life connections and creative and critical thinking skills.  Drawing upon authentic תורה  sources and years of classroom experience, the עוז למלכו  Curriculum Guide is an extensive lesson plan template featuring פסוק-by-פסוק  e...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Developing Our Students Into True Mekadshei Hashem Living Kiddush Hashem was founded with the goal of imbuing every Jew with a powerful sense of mission — the mission to be mekadeish sheim shomayim in his or her own unique way. We accomplish this by raising awareness of the paramount importance of the mitzvah of Kiddush Hashem and its centrality in everything we do. Rabbi Shraga...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Magen Yeladim Child Safety Institute is a 501(c)3 charitable organization founded in 2013 by ⁠Debbie Fox, LCSW⁠, to meet the need for culturally sensitive child abuse prevention materials in the Orthodox Jewish community in Los Angeles and around the world. Ms. Fox first developed MY Child Safety Institute’s ⁠Safety Kid child abuse prevention program⁠ in 2006 for the Aleinu Fami...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Ori Shriqui, the Team Captain, Nate Kovo, the Head of Mechanics, Ofer Bar-on, the Head of CAD (Computer Assist Design), Kenny Green, a dedicated Parent Volunteer, and Rabbi Lior Chakotai, the Menahel of AMIT Modiin High School for Boys. Together, they make up the Trigon 5990 team that competed in an international robotics co...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon is an internationally acclaimed posek as well as an author, educator, lecturer, and social innovator. Individuals and communities from around the globe turn to Rav Rimon regarding complex questions in Halacha. His responses and works on Halacha are shaping the contemporary Jewish world. For Rav Rimon, innovation in Torah and Chessed come hand in hand. Sulamot...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Consider these characteristics of learning that contrast 20th and 21st-century approaches to education. 1) Do we work better alone or in collaboration? 2) Should learning be one-size-fits-all or differentiated? 3) Does time define learning or does learning define time? 4) Is learning for a test or for life? 5) Should it be structured or open and flexible? 6) Should we focus on c...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Dr. Gil S. Perl is the CEO of the Gisela and Daniel Ades Foundation and the Founding Head of School of the Jewish Leadership Academy. With a BA from the University of Pennsylvania, an MA and PhD from Harvard University, rabbinical ordination from Yeshiva University, and fifteen years of experience leading highly regarded college preparatory K-12 Jewish Day Schools, Rabbi D...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Tzivos Hashem was founded by Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe in the fall of 1980 to serve the physical and spiritual needs of Jewish children. Participants in Tzivos Hashem programs are youngsters under the age of Bar/Bat Mitzvah from backgrounds spanning the spectrum of levels of Jewish education and commitment to Jewish affiliation, without regard to social...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Berel Wein Shlit'a is a distinguished Talmid Chachom and author of many Seforim and books. He is a former Rosh Yeshiva and community Rav, creator of a popular series on Jewish history, a member of the Illinois Bar, a former Director of the Orthodox Union and the founder of the highly regarded Destiny Foundation. He currently lives in Yerushalayim. More information about Ra...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE JSAT (Judaic Studies Standardized Achievement Test) – Level 5, 7 and 8 The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools is proud to offer Jewish Day Schools the opportunity to make data-driven decisions in their Judaic Studies classroom. The JSAT exams were developed in collaboration with Jewish Day Schools across North America and provide educators and school administrators with comprehens...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE MaDYK is a universal screening assessment of Hebrew reading skills which give teachers the ability to simply and easily assess and monitor a child’s Hebrew reading level.  MaDYK offers educators a quick, practical and innovative way to periodically assess and continually monitor students' Hebrew reading skills. This system delivers accurate information about each child and...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Avraham Yitzchok Levene ZT'L was the Rav of the Lower Merion Synagogue in Philadelphia for many years. The Rav was known for his loving style and the joy he brought to so many. Having been heavily influenced by his paternal grandfather, Rabbi Arye Levin ZT'L, and many other great men and women of the previous generation, he approached chinuch using a method of love and joy...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE News on the Run is a comprehensive and well-rounded current events packet that students receive weekly via email or printed by the school in their learning packets. Every issue, in each of our three levels, features news articles that are carefully selected for our students as well as general interest articles on a vast array of subject matter that students find fascinating. The...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Talent Educators is a global initiative that aims to address the growing challenge of recruiting and retaining high-quality educators in Jewish education. To achieve our goals, we map the demand in Jewish formal and informal education, profile those who can deliver, and ultimately match them successfully while providing them with a support network and mentoring. Our long-term go...