education

Fairfield students get a 'surreal' musical history lesson with instruments from the Holocaust

High schools received preserved instruments as part of the collection known as the "Violins of Hope," which Jews played before and during the Holocaust.

By JARROD WARDWELL/CONNECTICUT POST/TNS
18/11/2024

Reflecting on Israel's future 29 years after the Rabin assassination

Now, 29 years after that horrid assassination, amid a battle for the Jewish democratic image of Israeli society – our obligation as educators is to be an example for our students.

By OFEK MEIR
17/11/2024

Israel’s youth face growing eating disorder crisis, with limited care

Israeli health experts reveal that 1 in 10 youth struggle with eating disorders, highlighting a need for urgent action.

  Alumot Or's Eshel HaNasi School initiation ceremony.

Shining a light on Alumot Or: Empowering people with disabilities to lead independent lives

Alumot Or champions dignity and autonomy for individuals with disabilities through a “personal suit” model. "It’s about choosing their own life path,” says CEO Ziv Magor.

By RONNIE ROSENMAN
07/11/2024

The Gaza tent that became a school: A beacon of hope for children

In war-torn Gaza, a tent-based school serves as a symbol of resilience and a path to learning for dozens of students.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
07/11/2024

Troubling pattern of Holocaust minimization: Jewish stereotypes found in Irish textbooks

The report, which is the first carried out by IMPACT-se on European national curricula, identifies worrying representations of Jews and Israel.

How can we combat rising antisemitism in K-12 schools? Here are the steps

To address these challenges, our communities must hold all schools accountable to provide Jewish students with a safe learning environment and teach all students tolerance instead of hate.

By EVAN BERNSTEIN
03/11/2024

New Chicago Board of Ed. President to remain despite calls for his resignation over antisemitism

This new scandal comes amid the furor that followed Mayor Johnson's refusal to state that the victim of a shooting earlier this week was Jewish.

How can Jewish tradition help navigate differences in today's divided world?

Holding differing opinions is not new for the Jewish people, and the Mahloket Matters Fellowship brings our textual heritage, social psychology, and issues of immediate relevance to North America.

By MONICA KLEINMAN
30/10/2024

Was literacy important in the biblical Kingdom of Judah? Expert offers answers

Questions related to literacy in ancient times are not an exclusive prerogative of academic studies on the Israelites.

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