Education Fellows
Meeting Mississippi, For Real
This post is from a new staff member, 2013-2015 ISJL Education Fellow Lex Rofes.A few weeks ago, I listened intently ...
2013 New Staff Orientation
Every year, shortly after graduation season, we have the pleasure of welcoming new faces to our office: new permanent staff, Education ...
Remembering the Tuscaloosa Tornado
By Education Fellow Rachel Blume“Office was destroyed. Walking to hospital with Mom. Can’t find your brother.”I received this text message ...
It’s a Trans-denominational, Multi-congregational, Inter-generational Havdalah Service
By Education Fellow Amanda WinerThe title of this post sounds like a Broadway song, doesn’t it?It actually describes a recent ...
Special Education: A Special Need in Jewish Education
By Education Fellow Elaine BarenblatI have loved teaching since I was very young, but I did not get my first ...
Delta Deli Day 2013!
This week, we have a special “Snapshots from the Southern Jewish Road” collection of pictures to share with you, from ...
The Adventures of Matzah Mama
By ISJL Education Fellow, Sam KahanDuring the annual ISJL Education Conference, Education Fellows traditionally present some sort of “ schtick ...
From Georgia to Jerusalem in 6 Easy Steps: Sending Prayers to the Western Wall
By ISJL Education Fellow Dan RingThe ISJL Education Curriculum addresses Israel in many ways at various grade levels. The fifth ...
At Home on the Road
By 2nd year Education Fellow Rachel Blume.It’s the height of the fall season. Football is in full swing, Barack Obama ...
Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage: “a journey to a place associated with someone or something well known or respected” (The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of ...