Why? As education directors and youth professionals begin their roles in the Jewish communal landscape, many have a strong foundation and find that gaining additional skills, tools, and connections enhances their ability to thrive in all aspects of their work. What? These monthly gatherings provide
The Independent Educator Network is a national community for Jewish educators working in new and established independent learning programs, whether as individuals or within grassroots organizations. We elevate entrepreneurial Jewish learning initiatives to inspire, engage, and advance current and
Join this network of youth engagement workers, experiential educators, and teen professionals from Long Island, New York City, and Westchester to build relationships with colleagues in the field.
Theodor Herzl proposed a temporary safe haven in Uganda. However, a Jewish homeland in East Africa was heavily opposed by the Zionist Congress.
The HereNow app is a new way for teens to connect with other teens to share their stories.
This is a model policy (from Virginia) from 2013, which is a 14-page document (+ 25 pp appendix). The chapters include: 1. Defining Bullying 2 .Prevention and Intervention 3. Reporting, Investigating and Recording Incidents
For children, separation and divorce can be an especailly sad, stressful, and traumatic time. But there are ways for cargivers, parents, and educators to help children cope during this difficult time period.
This video features an interview with Tal Ben Shahar, an American and Israeli teacher, lecturer at Harvard University and writer in the areas of positive psychology and leadership. Tal speaks about tips for happiness and good mental health.
This article details Yael University's most in-demand class, Psychology and the Good Life.
Angela Lee Duckworth in her TED Talk "GRIT: The power of passion and perserverance, talks about what it means to exhibit GRIT and how get there.