Best Yeshiva Har Torah Podcasts (2024)

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School President Exit Interview (Episode 5, Season 5) 1:01:52

1y ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Our outgoing school president sat down with Rabbi Ehrenfeld to discuss lessons learned during his term, memorable moments, weirdest mistaken assumptions people make about the president, the profane thank you card he received from a prominent educator, and so much more! Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah…

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Making the Seder Meaningful for Our Children (Episode 4, Season 5) 33:32

1+ y ago33:32

33:32

As we approach Pesach, Rabbi Menchel joins Rabbi Ehrenfeld to discuss ways to make our Seders meaningful for our children. Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah YouTube: www.youtube.com/yhartorah Twitter: www.twitter.com/hartorah

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Reflections on What Being a Parent at Yeshiva Har Torah Is Like (Episode 3, Season 5) 33:14

1+ y ago33:14

33:14

As we enter Open House and admissions season, two of our parents -- Adina Goldberg and Yael Schreiber -- sat down with Rabbi Ehrenfeld to talk about what their and their children's experiences have been like at YHT, what they wish they knew when they were choosing a school, what has been particularly important or meaningful, and what has surprised …

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Engaging Children in Tefilah During the Chagim with Rabbi Dr. Chesky Gewirtz (Episode 2, Season 5) 31:29

2y ago31:29

31:29

Rabbi Dr. Chesky Gewirtz joins the podcast to discuss how to engage children in tefilah during the chagim, realistic expectations, and other related topics. Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah YouTube: www.youtube.com/yhartorah Twitter: www.twitter.com/hartorah…

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What to Expect This School Year (Episode 1, Season 5) 33:15

2y ago33:15

33:15

Most of the YHT academic administration joins our new YHT PoV host, Rabbi Ehrenfeld, to discuss what parents can look forward to this school year. Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah YouTube: www.youtube.com/yhartorah Twitter: www.twitter.com/hartorah

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Engaging Children at the Seder: Parents as Teachers with Rabbi Etan Ehrenfeld (Episode 6, Season 4) 27:55

2y ago27:55

27:55

Rabbi Ehrenfeld comes on the podcast to share ideas for enhancing the Pesach seder for children. Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah YouTube: www.youtube.com/yhartorah Twitter: www.twitter.com/hartorah

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Contrasting Current Educational Challenges In Elementary and High School With Bracha Rutner, Principal of Central (Episode 5, Season 4) 34:40

2+ y ago34:40

34:40

Bracha Rutner, Principal of Yeshiva University High School for Girls (Central), joins Dr. Kletenik to discuss the educational challenges students face, what it was like for each of them to run a school when they had Covid, and so much more. Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah YouTube: www.youtube.com/yha…

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Discussing Educational Trends And Ideas, And What To Look For In A School With Alana Rifkin Gelnick, Associate Principal Of The Early Learning Center At SAR (Episode 4, Season 4) 38:35

2+ y ago38:35

38:35

YHT alum, parent, and SAR's current Associate Principal of the Early Learning Center, Ms. Alana Rifkin Gelnick, joins Dr. Kletenik to talk about their respective career paths, current ideas and trends in early childhood education, missteps and lessons learned along the way, and what parents should look for in a school. Instagram: www.instagram.com/…

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High School Education Perspectives with Ms. Miriam Krupka, Dean of Faculty at the Ramaz Upper School (Episode 3, Season 4) 36:41

2+ y ago36:41

36:41

We had our High School Information Night for parents of 8th graders this week. Afterward, Ms. Kletenik connected with a former seminary-mate of hers, Ms. Miriam Krupka, Dean of Faculty at the Ramaz Upper School to discuss their paths and educational perspectives. Their discussions are far-reaching and cover how the pandemic affected their education…

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Prepare for Yom Kippur with Rabbi Lerner! (Episode 2, Season 4) 40:32

3y ago40:32

40:32

Rabbi Dov Lerner, Rabbi of the Young Israel of Jamaica Estates, and most importantly, new YHT parent, joins Dr. Kletenik to talk about liturgy, resilience, and how to make Yom Kippur meaningful for our children. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Youtube: www.youtube.com/yhart…

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Are The Kids Alright? A Discussion with Jeremy Joszef, Director of Camp Morasha (Episode 1, Season 4) 25:35

3y ago25:35

25:35

To kick off the fourth year of The YHTPoV podcast, Dr. Kletenik speaks with Morah Rachel's husband, Jeremy Joszef... who also happens to be the Director of Camp Morasha. They discuss whether the pandemic has changed kids, the impact of social media, favorite moments, among other things. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivah…

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Rabbi Menchel Talks About This Year and Next (Episode 7, Season 3) 17:02

3y ago17:02

17:02

Rabbi Menchel joins Dr. Kletenik for the final podcast of the year to recap this most unusual year, and offer some early thoughts on next school year. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah YouTube: www.youtube.com/yhartorah Twitter: www.twitter.com/hartorah…

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Dr. Kletenik Tells Us What She Thinks Can Be Improved About YHT (Episode 6, Season 3) 26:54

3y ago26:54

26:54

Fresh off defending her dissertation, Dr. Kletenik talks about her graduate work, her own path to this point, and what she would like to see at YHT in the future. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Youtube: www.youtube.com/yhartorah Twitter: www.twitter.com/hartorah…

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Meet Our New Assistant Principal, Ms. Elisheva Langstein (Episode 5, Season 3) 13:12

3y ago13:12

13:12

In this episode of the YHTPoV, get to know our incoming Assistant Principal for Grades 1-2, Ms. Elisheva Langstein. She talks with Ms. Kletenik about her inspirations, important personal influences, and hopes for the future. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Youtube: www.yout…

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Pointers for Engaging Kids at the Seder (Episode 4, Season 3) 40:40

3+ y ago40:40

40:40

In this episode of the YHTPoV, Morah Vivian Rosenberg, Mrs. Sara Duani, and Rabbi Etan Ehrenfeld join Ms. Kletenik for a pre-Pesach roundup of ideas to help engage children at your Seder. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Youtube: www.youtube.com/yhartorah Twitter: www.twitte…

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Developing Covid Resilience In Our Children With Raizel Keilson, LCSW (Episode 3, Season 3) 22:11

3+ y ago22:11

22:11

In this podcast, Ms. Kletenik is joined by Raizel Keilson, LCSW: Clinical Supervisor for Early Childhood Mental Health at Ohel/Tikvah. She joins to discuss how schools and parents can help their children develop Covid resilience, the Covid 19 Resilience Workbook that she helped develop and YHT is using, and other related topics. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL…

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Discussing Practicing An Agriculturally-Heavy Religion In A Society Disconnected From Agriculture With Grow Torah (Episode 2, Season 3) 37:14

3+ y ago37:14

37:14

The new Grow Torah garden (possibly to be called the "Har Torah Homestead") is taking shape for this spring with plants and animals showing up in the coming months. The Co-Directors of Grow Torah, Yosef Gillers and Sara Just-Michael, join our own Ms. Kletenik and Farmer Allman to discuss a host of Grow Torah related topics, including the value of g…

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Covid Risks, Strategies, and Outlook for the Future (Episode 1, Season 3) 25:06

3+ y ago25:06

25:06

The YHTPoV podcast is back! Admittedly, we dropped the ball (and picked up Covid) when it comes to podcasting this year. Joining us this week is Dr. Jamie Hirsch, Director of Data Informatics and Predictive Analytics and Attending Nephrologist at Northwell, Assistant Professor at the Center for Health Innovations and Outcomes Research, Lord Command…

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Planning for Reopening School (Episode 25, Season 2) 23:06

4y ago23:06

23:06

Rabbi Menchel, Ms. Kletenik, and the YHT president sit down (via Zoom) to discuss what school might look like this year and how parents can keep track of that information. The YHT Reopening Information Page can be accessed here: https://sites.google.com/hartorah.org/reopening/home FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartora…

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Megillat Esther, Art and the 929 Project with Shira Hecht-Koller and Aaron Koller (Episode 24, Season 2) 26:58

4+ y ago26:58

26:58

In this episode, Ms. Kletenik chats with parents, Aaron Koller and Shira Hecht-Koller, about raising children, cultivating the artist in Jewish education and the importance of continuing our learning through our adult lenses. Aaron Koller is a professor at Yeshiva University and the author of Esther in Ancient Jewish Thought, among other books and …

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How to Discuss the Coronavirus with Your Children (Episode 23, Season 2) 8:28

4+ y ago8:28

8:28

Dr. Feinberg to the rescue, again! In this episode, Ms. Kletenik speaks with Dr. Karyn Feinberg, Director of School Psychology Services, about how to address our children during this current Coronavirus scare. Dr. Feinberg offers clear pointers for keeping children calm as the news unfolds about the Coronavirus as well as what to do if you are stuc…

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Mishenichnas Adar with Dr. Estee Acobas (Episode 22, Season 2) 18:46

4+ y ago18:46

18:46

In this episode, Ms. Kletenik speaks with school psychologist, Dr. Estee Acobas, about reasonably teaching our students to increase their happiness while honoring and respecting their feelings. Dr. Acobas shares important parenting pointers, what made her decide to be a mental health professional and why boredom is sometimes good for children.…

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A Chat About Reading with Literacy Coach Barbara Boriotti (Episode 21, Season 2) 10:34

4+ y ago10:34

10:34

In this episode, Ms. Kletenik chats with literacy coach, Barbara Boriotti, from Generation Ready, about reading. Barbara offers pointers for parents, describes the ideal approach to teaching reading and the importance of setting up an ideal learning environment. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Instagram: www.in…

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Rabbi Saltzman from Yeshivah of Flatbush (Episode 20, Season 2) 10:18

4+ y ago10:18

10:18

Ms. Kletenik chats with Rabbi Dr. Saltzman, Director of Teaching and Learning and Assistant Principal of General Studies at Yeshivah of Flatbush, and a former teacher at YHT! Rabbi Dr. Saltzman came to YHT with a group of teachers to observe instruction at our school. Rabbi Dr. Saltzman and Ms. Kletenik discuss teacher teams, challenges in Jewish e…

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Allison Josephs of Jew In The City (Episode 19, Season 2) 23:08

4+ y ago23:08

23:08

Allison Josephs, the founder of Jew In The City, came to school talk to students this week about her own journey and how to find meaning as a Modern Orthodox Jew. We also grabbed her for the podcast for a fascinating discussion touching on a wide range of subject.s FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Instagram: www…

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Rigor and Grit with Denise Lowe (Episode 18, Season 2) 8:46

4+ y ago8:46

8:46

What is rigor and why is it important for students to experience rigorous learning? Find out with our consultant from the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), Denise Lowe. Denise's work at YHT is made possible through a generous grant from the Jewish Education Project. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshiv…

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Mazal tov dinner honorees, with their children! (Episode 17, Season 2) 5:35

4+ y ago5:35

5:35

This week, Ms. Kletenik speaks to the children of our dinner honorees to hear what they learn from their parents and how they make their parents proud. Mazal tov To Drs. Leah and Jon Fish, Davida and Marc Yehaskel, Nurit and Edo Livi, Liora and Danny Livi and Gila and Simon Livi. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah…

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Honoring Morah Vivian Rosenberg! (Episode 16, Season 2) 9:21

4+ y ago9:21

9:21

Ms. Kletenik chats with Morah Chani Chanales, who has worked with Morah Vivian for over 20 years, about how she inspires her and leads the pre-school with enthusiasm! Mazal tov to Morah Vivian on being honored at this year's annual dinner! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Yo…

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Activities! A quick talk with Mr. Rafi Allman (Episode 15, Season 2) 11:38

4+ y ago11:38

11:38

In this week's episode, Ms. Kletenik grabs Mr. Allman, amid the Chanukah activities, to discuss the importance of out of the classroom experiences, gardening and Mr. Rogers! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Youtube: www.youtube.com/yhartorah Twitter: www.twitter.com/hartorah…

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Graduate and Rebbe, Josh Friedman (Episode 14, Season 2) 19:10

4+ y ago19:10

19:10

In this episode, Ms. Kletenik speaks with graduate (and former Hat Trix captain) and 7th grade Rebbe, Josh Friedman, about his experiences at YHT, why he is teaching, and how his perspective has shifted since he joined our faculty. Special shout-outs to Ms. Kopman, Rabbi Fried, and the Hat Trix! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com…

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Dr. Barris on mussar and the home-school partnership (Episode 13, Season 2) 9:37

4+ y ago9:37

9:37

In this episode, Ms. Kletenik speaks to YHT grandfather, noted psychiatrist and teacher of mussar, Dr. Robert Barris, about the challenges of raising children with the mindset of working on their middot and the difference between Torah and Greek Torah. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Instagram: www.instagram.co…

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Digital Health and Well-Being with Janell Burley Hofmann (Episode 12, Season 2) 20:46

4+ y ago20:46

20:46

In this episode, Ms. Kletenik talks to visiting author, speaker, and consultant, Janell Burley Hofmann about navigating technology with our children. Tune in to hear about how Janell ended up on the news, how to talk to our kids about their social media lives, and coping with the parental fear that comes along with parenting today. FOLLOW US ON SOC…

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Mrs. Maslow as parent, teacher, and mentor! (Episode 11, Season 2) 17:17

4+ y ago17:17

17:17

This week, Mrs. Maslow joins Ms. Kletenik to discuss teaching teachers, critical history and cultivating teamwork and other important skills in our students. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Youtube: www.youtube.com/yhartorah Twitter: www.twitter.com/hartorah…

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Accountability Coach: Diana Bloom (Episode 10, Season 2) 10:03

4+ y ago10:03

10:03

In this episode, Ms. Kletenik speaks with accountability coach, Diana Bloom, about the importance of curiosity, the challenge in grading Judaic studies and of course, holding ourselves accountable. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Youtube: www.youtube.com/yhartorah Twitter: …

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Principals on a Podcast Having Coffee (Episode 9, Season 2) 17:35

4+ y ago17:35

17:35

In this episode, Ms. Kletenik pulls Josh Gold, Principal of HAFTR Middle School, over for a chat during the JEP annual day of learning. The two discuss educating students during the information age, some important current studies in education and how to teach "soft skills" in today's schools. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ye…

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Our President! (Episode 8, Season 2) 14:51

4+ y ago14:51

14:51

In this week's episode, Ms. Kletenik talks with our school president about why his family chose YHT, choosing a yeshiva high school, and whether he thinks collaboration is important (Spoiler: he does). FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Youtube: www.youtube.com/yhartorah Twitt…

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Chatting with Rabbi Josh Goller (Episode 7, Season 2) 12:47

4+ y ago12:47

12:47

In this week's episode, Ms. Kletenik chats with Rabbi Josh Goller, Associate Rabbi of the Young Israel of West Hempstead, about choosing the right high school for our children, challenges with teaching students about teamwork, and helping them feel confident in who they are. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Inst…

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Ms. Kletenik's Mom! (Episode 6, Season 2) 11:50

4+ y ago11:50

11:50

In this episode, Ms. Kletenik discusses various topics with her mother, Rivy Poupko-Kletenik, Head of School of the Seattle Hebrew Academy. Tune in to hear about Jewish education, raising children to be independent, and the importance of putting down our phones when we are with our children. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yes…

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How to Engage our Children in Sukkot ... and other thoughts with Rabbi Dov Fried (Episode 5, Season 2) 11:06

4+ y ago11:06

11:06

In this episode, Ms. Kletenik speaks with Rabbi Dov Fried about engaging our children in the Chagim, the importance of respect for our Torah leaders, and how to be a good hockey team player. (Warning: you may want to get out a pencil and paper, there are many divrei Torah in this one!) FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivaha…

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Welcome Rabbi Ehrenfeld! (Episode 4, Season 2) 13:18

4+ y ago13:18

13:18

In this week's podcast, Ms. Kletenik speaks with Rabbi Ehrenfeld about his transition to YHT, lessons from the past and how to make Yom Kippur meaningful for our children. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Youtube: www.youtube.com/yhartorah Twitter: www.twitter.com/hartorah…

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How to Keep Our Children Safe Online with Dr. Feinberg (Episode 3, Season 2) 16:19

5y ago16:19

16:19

Dr. Feinberg joins Ms. Kletenik to talk about how to keep our children safe online and in-person, with special focus on how to keep lines of communication open and empower our children to trust their instincts. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Youtube: www.youtube.com/yharto…

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Be a Hero! with Jon Pritikin (Episode 2, Season 2) 11:39

5y ago11:39

11:39

In this episode, Jon Pritikin discusses his life story, how his mom never gave up on him, and the power that parents have to raise their children to believe in themselves. Jon addressed our middle school this week and talked about the importance of being a hero, which means looking out for others. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.c…

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Welcome back! (Episode 1, Season 2) 12:47

5y ago12:47

12:47

In our first episode of the school year Rabbi Menchel shares his brachot for our students, what he learned over the summer and why it is important to remember 9/11. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Youtube: www.youtube.com/yhartorah Twitter: www.twitter.com/hartorah…

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YHTPoV #37 - Last Podcast for the School Year! 14:53

5y ago14:53

14:53

In our last podcast of the school year, Ms. Kletenik interviews Rabbi Menchel as he reflects on the year and our 8th grade graduation. The tables turn, and Rabbi Menchel asks Ms. Kletenik a few questions! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Youtube: www.youtube.com/yhartorah Tw…

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YHTPoV #36 - Keter Shem Tov Awardees 8:08

5y ago8:08

8:08

This week, Ms. Kletenik speaks to this year's Keter Shem Tov awardees, Lea Bassali and Gabriel Joel Ghalander, about graduating and the important lessons that they learned in YHT! Just remember: you can take a student out of Yeshiva Har Torah, but you can't take Yeshiva Har Torah out of a student! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.c…

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YHTPoV#35 - Mr. Melendez on rigor and the whole child! 11:39

5y ago11:39

11:39

This week, Ms. Kletenik interviews Mr. Melendez about his first year at YHT and his presentation at the Jewish Education Project day of learning. Mr. Melendez was one of the teachers who worked with consultants from the International Center for Leadership in Education, through a grant from the Jewish Education Project, and will be representing thei…

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YHTPoV #34 - Author of "My Soul is Filled with Joy," Karen Treiger 12:55

5y ago12:55

12:55

In this episode, Ms. Kletenik speaks with award winning book author, Karen Treiger, who visited YHT to speak to our 8th grade students. Karen shares her journey from leaving her law practice to researching her in-laws' story of survival through the Holocaust and authoring a book based on her research. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebo…

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YHTPoV #33 - Kim Marshall 11:27

5y ago11:27

11:27

In this episode, Ms. Kletenik interviews renowned educator, author and consultant, Kim Marshall. Kim shares how he ended up in education, including some challenges along the way, as well as advice for parents and teachers. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah Instagram: www.instagram.com/hartorah Youtube: www.youtub…

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YHTPoV #32 - Ivrit, sherut leumi and more with Morah Michal Nissanian 7:36

5y ago7:36

7:36

In honor of Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut, Ms. Kletenik interviews Morah Michal Nissanian about life in Israel, missing home, and teaching Ivrit to our students. Morah Michal shares how proud she is of her daughter who is in the Israeli army and how much she learned from her own sherut leumi service in Israel. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook…

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YHTPoV #31- Learn about Names Not Numbers with Morah Mittelman 10:50

5y ago10:50

10:50

In honor of Yom Hashoa, Ms. Kletenik interviews Morah Rochel Leah Mittelman, our Names Not Numbers coordinator. Morah Mittelman shares how the program works, its impact and her own personal experience with stories from Holocaust survivors in Names Not Numbers and her own family. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeshivahartorah …

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