Best Chinuch Podcasts (2024)

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3.4 Rabbi Yitzchak Feigenbaum – The Feigenbaum Siddur 50:57

5h ago50:57

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Yitzchak Feigenbaum has been educating adolescents and young adults for over forty years. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he spent many years studying in Eretz Yisroel, and received his smicha from HaGaon HaRav Beinush Finkel zatzal, Rosh Yeshivas Mir, Yerushalayim. Rabbi Feigenbaum was the first Mashgiach of Aish HaTorah in Jerus…

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3.3 Yaakov Garfield – Remembering HaRav Avrohom Tzvi Shmulevitz zt”l 1:12:09

21d ago1:12:09

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rav Avrohom Shmulevitz was born in Yerushalayim on the 29th of Nissan in 1947, the second son of his father, Rav Chaim Leib Shmulevitz, rosh yeshiva of Mir, and his mother, Mrs. Chana Miriam, a daughter of Rav Leizer Yudel Finkel, rosh yeshiva of Mir. Rav Shmulevitz was also a grandson of Rav Yosef Yoizel Horowitz, the Alter of N…

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3.2 Mrs. Penina Noy - Jewish Education Project 57:22

1M ago57:22

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Mrs. Penina Noy is an educational leader with over 20 years of experience, representing the fourth generation of her family’s commitment to Jewish education. From founding schools to transforming fledgling institutions in diverse communities, Penina has been instrumental in fostering environments where every child can thrive. Cur…

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3.1 Rabbi Daniel Whitman - Machon Yedidya/Spare the Child 1:07:06

2M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Machon Yedidya provides practical, Torah-based parenting courses, counseling, and more, based on the teachings of Rav Yechiel Yaakovson Shlit"a, author of the bestseller Spare the Child. Rav Yechiel Yaakovson was urged to enter the field of Chinuch by Rav Shach zt”l and worked for decades under the direct guidance of Rav Wolbe zt…

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2.21 Mrs. Leah Trenk - My Extraordinary Life with Rabbi Dovid Trenk zt"l 1:05:02

4M ago1:05:02

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Dovid Trenk ZT”l and Mrs. Leah Trenk are true chinuch pioneers and known far and wide for their fierce conviction and absolute belief in the greatness found in each and every talmid. -------------------------- ABOUT THIS PODCAST Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the Peop…

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2.20 Micro Episode – Heart2Heart 13:30

4M ago13:30

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rav Shlomo Hoffman zt”l was a student of the Chevron Yeshiva seventy to eighty years ago. He was among those who established a close connection with Rav Isaac Sher zt”l and merited to receive from him guidance in avodas Hashem, the understanding of the human nefesh, and the foundations of man’s purpose in this world. Throughout h…

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2.19 Rabbi Hershel Lutch – Tikvah 1:33:34

5M ago1:33:34

1:33:34

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Tikvah’s purpose is to educate the rising generation of Jewish, Zionist, and American leaders and to advance the most serious thinking about the great challenges facing the Jewish people in the modern age. We seek to cultivate Jewish citizens with moral confidence and civic courage, informed by the hard-won lessons of Jewish hist…

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2.18 Dr. Eli Shapiro - The Digital Citizenship Project 54:33

6M ago54:33

54:33

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Dr. Eli Shapiro is a licensed clinical social worker with a doctorate in education and specialists certificate in Jewish educational leadership. He is the creator and director of The Digital Citizenship Project, an Adjunct Professor for the City University of New York and a Trustee of the Queens Borough Public Library. Dr. Shapir…

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2.17 Rebbetzin Bruria David a"h 1:27:30

6M ago1:27:30

1:27:30

ABOUT THIS EPISODE A brilliant mechaneches, Rebbetzin Bruria David a”h was the founder and dean of Beth Jacob Jerusalem, commonly known as BJJ, a prestigious girls seminary located in Yerushalayim. The Rebbetzin was a woman of unique caliber, possessing a deep understanding of people and a remarkable breadth of knowledge in Torah and history. Born …

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2.16 Rabbi Sheeya Hertz Ostreicher - Avenues of the Sky 58:30

7M ago58:30

58:30

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Avenues of the Sky was established by Rabbi Sheeya Hertz Ostreicher to provide a simple, hands on approach to understand the astronomic concepts. Avenues of the Sky offers a series of fascinating presentations and workshops on a wide variety of topics relating to the celestial bodies of the moon, sun and stars. The classes are ge…

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2.15 Mrs. Alana Weinberg - Binyan Yisroel 51:43

8M ago51:43

51:43

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Mrs. Alana Weinberg, is the Founder and Executive Director of Binyan Yisroel, a new and exciting school in Baltimore MD, educating students with language based learning differences. Alana currently lives in Baltimore with her husband, Dr. Aaron Weinberg and her four children Etiel, Akiva, Adina and Yoni. Three out of the Weinberg…

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2.14 Micro Episode - This Principal’s Principles 22:00

8M ago22:00

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Micro Episodes provide your host an opportunity to share short personal chinuch insights. Much of my approach to chinuch can be summarized in three simple steps: Children are good and want to do good. If they are not doing good there is a reason. The job of the adults in the child’s life is to identify and address that reason. Jo…

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2.13 Rabbi Sholom Strajcher – A Life of Leadership 1:07:24

9M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Sholom Strajcher's extensive experience in the field of Jewish education, having served as a Menahel in various cities across the United States and more recently in Australia, makes him a significant figure in the realm of. His career is a testament to his dedication to fostering Jewish values, knowledge, and community amon…

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2.12 Mrs Debbie Niderberg - Hidden Sparks 1:04:06

9M ago1:04:06

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Hidden Sparks is a nonprofit whose mission is to help educators and schools nurture the Hidden Spark within each student. They do this by developing and facilitating professional development programs and coaching for Jewish day school educators to deepen their understanding of learning and approaches for teaching all kinds of lea…

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2.11 Rabbi Yossi Weiss – Rosh Chodesh Project 46:48

10M ago46:48

46:48

ABOUT THIS EPISODE The Rosh Chodesh Project (RCP) is renowned for creating exceptional chinuch videos focusing on Emunah and Hashkafah. These videos captivate and inspire Jewish children, enhancing their excitement and engagement with Yiddishkeit. Schools around the globe subscribe to RCP's content, with students eagerly anticipating each month's n…

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2.10 Mrs. Tamar Nusbaum - Ani Tefillah 1:01:04

10M ago1:01:04

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE The power of Tefillah is mind-boggling — just as it can move worlds, so can it move the individual immeasurably. Ani Tefillah’s multi-faceted program inculcates in our precious children a close, meaningful, and deeply satisfying connection to God. Our goal is to empower students to be mindful of God’s presence and feel a connecti…

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2.9 What Works? Insights from the Principal’s Office (TU Rebroadcast) 1:01:30

11M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

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 challen…

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2.8 Rabbi Aryeh Wasserman - Rabbi Avraham Yitzchok Levene zt”l 52:16

11M ago52:16

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE On the 22nd of Kislev, we commemorate the first yahrzeit of my beloved rebbe and rav, 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 wit…

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2.7 Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Resnick – Dial A Rebbi 36:45

11M ago36:45

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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 experie…

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2.6 Rabbi Dovid Morgenstern – TU Mashgiach Training Program 1:00:26

12M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

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 e…

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2.5 Rabbis Aryeh and Yaakov Wolbe – Reflections on Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe ztl 1:02:02

1y ago1:02:02

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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 underst…

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2.4 Holly Cohen – Tamim Academy 1:01:41

1y ago1:01:41

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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…

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2.3 Rabbi Mordechai Weissmann - Machon Menoras Hachochmah 1:06:21

1y ago1:06:21

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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, r…

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2.2 Rabbi Simcha Cook – Mechinas Ner Yisroel 1:05:51

1y ago1:05:51

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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…

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2.1 Rabbi Dr. Maury Grebenau – JNTP 55:22

1y ago55:22

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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 administrat…

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20. Inaugural Season Reflections 4:21

1+ y ago4:21

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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 innovativ…

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19. Rabbi Shlomo Odze – Mesila 35:21

1+ y ago35:21

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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 program…

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18. Mrs. Miriam Gettinger and Mrs. Sara Chaiya Feinstein – Oze L’malko Navi Curriculum 49:38

1+ y ago49:38

49:38

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…

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17. Rabbi Shraga Freedman – Living Kiddush Hashem 52:00

1+ y ago52:00

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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 an…

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16. Mrs. Debbie Fox – Magen Yeladim 56:15

1+ y ago56:15

56:15

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 abu…

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15. Trigon 5990 Israeli Robotics Team - Kiddush Hashem 37:47

1+ y ago37:47

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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 …

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14. Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon - Sulamot 40:32

1+ y ago40:32

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon is an internationally acclaimed posek – decisor of Jewish law – 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 worl…

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13. Micro Episode - The Seder Reveals 21st-Century Learning Techniques 10:52

1+ y ago10:52

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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 struct…

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11. General Shimmy Weinbaum – Tzivos Hashem 59:13

1+ y ago59:13

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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 commitme…

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10. Rabbi Berel Wein – Destiny Foundation 41:35

1+ y ago41:35

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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 currentl…

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9. Rabbi Tzvi Daum – JSAT Exam 57:07

1+ y ago57:07

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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 e…

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8. Dr. Scott Goldberg - MaDYK Kriah Screening 56:47

2y ago56:47

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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 deliver…

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7. A Tribute to Rabbi Avraham Yitzchok Levene ZT’L – The Levene Method 47:14

2y ago47:14

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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…

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6. Mrs. Chanie Gastfreund - News on the Run 37:41

2y ago37:41

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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 …

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5. Rabbi Aharoni Carmel – Talent Educators 53:53

2y ago53:53

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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…

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4. Rabbi Shaya Cohen - Teach to Reach 38:10

2y ago38:10

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rav Shaya Cohen founded the Priority-1 organization in 1987 to address educational challenges that arise in the Jewish community, and he has been the Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh and Kollel Ner Yehoshua since 1992. Rav Cohen used his 30+ years of experience dealing with students from across the spectrum of the Yeshiva …

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3. Mr. Raphael Alter - Lomdei 51:48

2y ago51:48

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Raphael Alter has spent the last 20 years developing and implementing Limudei Kodesh and Chol software that is being used in over 75 Yeshiva Day School. He has also created a Professional Development Division focused on teacher and student success in the classroom. Everything provided by Lomdei to schools is always done with the …

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2. Mrs. Shira Berkowitz LCSW - Darcheinu SEL 34:39

2y ago34:39

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Mrs. Shira Berkowitz LCSW is the director of Darcheinu/Our Path SEL, a research-based SEL (Social Emotional Learning) program designed for orthodox yeshivas and day schools. In this episode, we hear how Mrs. Berkowitz came to see the need for this program and the journey to develop it. Darcheinu/Our Path SEL is a department of Am…

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1. Welcome to Chinuch Today 4:31

2y ago4:31

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Welcome to Chinuch Today where we feature - Tools for Schools. This is an introduction to what to expect on the podcast. Looking forward!By Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield

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