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Wanted: A Master & A Mensch

As part of my job as the Director of Education at the ISJL,  I, along with my staff members, serve ...

Back to (Religious) School: How Do We Teach Tikkun Olam?

I used to work in a public school, so “back to school” was a big part of my life. Now, ...

Re-Writing The Headlines About Hebrew Schools

As a professional Jewish educator, I try to stay current on the field of Jewish education by reading the latest ...

What’s the Best Way to Teach Jewish Texts to Adults?

“Should we offer the best classes we can, or teach adults to become independent learners of Jewish texts?”So my memory ...

Those Who Can, Teach

It’s been a nostalgic week for me. Although I defended my dissertation in June of last year and officially earned ...

Dancing with “The” Truth About Jewish Learning

I am very active personally and professionally in the New Orleans Jewish community. Recently, I began teaching a beginner adult ...

“Graven Images” Onscreen: Narrowing Our View?

You shall have no other gods beside Me. You shall not make for yourself any graven image, nor any manner ...

To Plant or Not to Plant Seed: The Truth of Homosexuality in the Bible

[Editor’s Note: This post is not our typical “Southern & Jewish” fare; one of our contributors, Rabbi Marshal Klaven, wanted ...

Speaking Backwards

I’ve been told that students in my college courses sometimes have trouble following what I’m saying because I speak backwards. ...

Mock Jewish Divorce

It’s become almost a cliche program at American Jewish summer camps. The mock Jewish wedding teaches kids, through an interactive ...

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