Today, Jewish educators are flicking a switch
An article by Dr. David Bryfman about how educators are responding to the events in Israel.
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In the wake of devastation and sorrow coming out of Israel, Jewish educators have been grappling with how to best communicate the events unfolding with their students.
Through grief and heartbreak, they will flick some imaginary switch in their minds and hearts and do what they do best: be Jewish educators.
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