Adapting Podcast: A Love Letter to Jewish Educators
Mister Rogers famously said that in scary times, look for the helpers. But what happens when the helpers themselves are exhausted?
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Mister Rogers famously said that in scary times, look for the helpers. But what happens when the helpers themselves are exhausted?
This week, host Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath sits down with certified coach, facilitator, and speaker Shoshana Bloom for what she calls a “love letter to Jewish educators.” Together, they explore some of the immense pressures educators are facing today: burnout, overwhelm, imposter syndrome, and chronic stress.
In a moment of polarization, new technology, and when Jewish educators are being asked to do more than ever, this episode asks an essential question: If educators are the helpers, how can the community better support them?
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