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Episode 12: Kids in the Age of Tech with Stephanie Bien
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Therapist and author Stephanie Bien joins us to discuss how the era of ever-present technology has shaped childhood and parenting, as well as how to address bullying in school settings, both in person and online.
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Episode 11: Making Time for Relationships with Kim Cavallo
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Kim Cavallo, founder and CEO of lilspace, talks to us about her experience with the Jewish day school system, how to create activities that connect different generations, and the importance of connecting with others in an era of ever-present screens.
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Episode 10: Facing History and Ourselves with Emily Weisberg
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In this episode, Shara and Jody talk to Emily Weisberg, Program Associate in Jewish Education at Facing History and Ourselves. Emily works with educators in the Jewish community to foster open conversations about privilege, hatred, and intolerance. We discuss how to help bring these important conversations into the Jewish day school classroom.…
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Episode 9: Differentiating Instruction with Molly Bogad
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In this episode, Rabbi Scott (filling in for Shara) and Jody talk to Molly Bogad, an educational therapist. Molly, who works with individual students in both independent and Jewish day schools, discusses how Jewish day schools can help partner with ed therapists to meet the needs of all learners.
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Episode 8: Partnering with Parents with Larry Kligman
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Larry Kligman, Head of School and alumnus at Heschel Day School in Northridge, CA., talks with us about the partnerships between parents, teachers and leaders at Jewish Day Schools.
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Episode 7: Talking Tefilah with Rabbi Adam Schaffer
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Rabbi Adam Schaffer, longtime Jewish educator, talks to us about the challenges of "teaching" prayer in Jewish day schools, while giving students the tools they need for meaningful participation.
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Episode 6: Merging History and Art with Leora Raikin
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Leora Raikin, the executive director of the David Labkovski Project, shares the story of her uncle, a survivor, and discusses the way his story informs her vision for the future of Holocaust education.
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With no guest this week, Jody and Shara talk about the origin of the name of the podcast, discuss the value of reflective teaching, and give teaching advice to their younger selves.
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Episode 4: Design Thinking with Dr. Johannah Sohn
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Dr. Johannah Sohn, the Head of School at Adat Ariel Day School in Los Angeles, talks with us about her vision for Jewish education. She explains how design thinking and project-based learning pedagogies are at the forefront of her student-centered approach.
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Episode 3: Mentoring Teachers with Dr. Bonnie Sharfman
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Dr. Bonnie Sharfman, DeLeT Induction Program Coordinator at Hebrew Union College, discusses her career as an educator and her experience mentoring teachers in Jewish day schools.
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Episode 2: Building Bridges with Rebecca Berger
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Rebecca Berger, a teacher at Sinai Akiba Academy, discusses her students' partnership with a local Muslim school.
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Episode 1: From Text to Action with Rabbi Scott Westle
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Rabbi Scott Westle, the Rabbi-in-Residence at Heschel Day School, talks about the program he will be implementing this coming year with his students in conjunction with PATH in Los Angeles.
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