Chinuch Today

By Rabbi Yerachmiel GarfieldEducation

Chinuch Today episodes

June 18, 2025 3.20 Book Launch - When They Were Young
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Here is a recording of the Houston book launch that took place at Yeshiva Toras Emes on June 17, 2025
When They Were Young brings you amazing stories of gedolim as children—along with pictures, sidebars, fun facts, and life lessons you can actually use. With interesting pictures of gedolim as children, great stories, and inspiring ideas to make your life (and you!) better, you’re going to love reading about the gedolim, When They Were Young.
For sale now through Artscroll and Amazon
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠
25 min
June 11, 2025 3.19 Host Chaim Garfield - When They Were Young
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Guest host Chaim Garfield interviews Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield about his new book When They Were Young.
When They Were Young brings you amazing stories of gedolim as children—along with pictures, sidebars, fun facts, and life lessons you can actually use. With interesting pictures of gedolim as children, great stories, and inspiring ideas to make your life (and you!) better, you’re going to love reading about the gedolim, When They Were Young.
For sale now through Artscroll and Amazon
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch Today
Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠

33 min
May 28, 2025 3.18 Rabbi Dan Roth - Torah Live
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Torah Live is an educational Torah organization founded by Rabbi Dan Roth that combines interactive multimedia presentations with live lecturers to teach Jewish law, philosophy, and ethics. Torah Live presents to diverse audiences from Ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students to secular Jewish businessmen in both kiruv and standard Orthodox settings.
Please use this link for a special coupon www.torahlive.com/chinuch-podcast or to explore the website www.torahlive.com

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch TodayFeaturing Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠
49 min
May 15, 2025 3.17 Rabbi Simcha Dessler - The Dessler Chinuch Legacy
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with Rabbi Simcha Dessler to reflect on the remarkable legacy of his father, Rabbi Nachum Zev Dessler zt”l, his grandfather Rabbi Eliyahu Eliezer Dessler zt”l, and his great grandfather, Rav Reuven Dessler zt”l. Rabbi Dessler shares personal memories, profound insights, and the values that have shaped generations of Torah leaders. Together, we explore how the Dessler family’s deep commitment to mussar and chinuch continues to influence Jewish education — from the hallowed halls of the Gateshead Yeshiva to the thriving Torah institutions of Cleveland and beyond. Listeners will gain a unique perspective on what it means to build a legacy rooted in ruchniyus, love for every talmid, and an unwavering dedication to Klal Yisrael.
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch TodayFeaturing Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠
53 min
April 30, 2025 3.16 Rabbi Dr. Rothwachs and Dr. Eliason - Adir Academy
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Adir Academy will be the nation’s first Jewish therapeutic day school in U.S. for students with mental health challenges
Therapeutic schools are highly effective at serving students with significant mental health needs, such as anxiety, depression, OCD, emotional dysregulation, and/or a history of suicidal ideation or self-injurious behaviors.
For a family already struggling with the pain and fear that comes with helping their child through a mental health crisis, the lack of a Jewish educational option for their child compounds the family’s suffering. For the child, the message that the Jewish community has no place for them can be devastating and have lifelong impacts.
Click here to learn more about how Adir Academy, a Jewish therapeutic high school in New York City, will help these children and their families. For more information contact [email protected].
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch TodayFeaturing Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠
52 min
March 26, 2025 3.15 Rabbi BD Greenman - Outdoor Leadership Training
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Outdoor Leadership Training, was founded and is run by Rabbi Baruch Dovid Greenman and id based in Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel. OLT empowers children by teaching essential outdoor skills and fostering memorable experiences, providing every child with opportunities to shine. More information can be found at www.olt.org.il

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch TodayFeaturing Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠
40 min
March 11, 2025 3.14 Micro Episode - Pre Purim Rant 5785
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch TodayFeaturing Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠
8 min
February 26, 2025 3.13 Rabbi Yaakov Lubin - Jewish Center for Science
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
The Jewish Center for Science is dedicated to increasing the personal connection of every Jew to Hashem. Utilizing current scientific knowledge, we reveal the astounding wisdom and kindness hidden in the world we encounter daily. Under the guidance and bracha of Gedolei Yisrael, our fun and fascinating science education resources will encourage you to explore the many levels of creation and appreciate the depths of Hashem's flawless design. Find our more about this program at www.jewishcenterforscience.com and at https://www.yeshivosgeneralstudies.org/science-lesson-plans

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠
39 min
February 12, 2025 3.12 Rabbi E Baldinger and Rabbi YB Beren – Reyus
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Reyus is a groundbreaking anti-bullying organization developed by Rabbi Yaakov Boruch Beren and Rabbi Ezra Baldinger. Reyus is a combination of two organizations —Camp Chaverim and Buildup. Camp Chaverim is an incredible boys sleep away camp going on its 10th summer Baruch Hashem, focused on creating the highest possible level of middos bein adam lachaveiro. A big part of the success of Camp Chaverim was due to the anti-bullying program it developed in the summer of 2019 called Buildup. Buildup has now been modified into a school program for yeshivos and beis yaakovs and has become its own division within Reyus, servicing schools across the nation. Find our more about hese program at www.reyus.org
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch TodayFeaturing Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email ⁠[email protected]
1 hr
January 29, 2025 3.11 Rabbi Zecharya Greenwald – Me’ohr Bais Yaakov Seminary
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Rabbi Zechariah Greenwald is a highly respected educator, mentor, and author known for his profound insights into personal growth, spiritual development, and education. He is the founder and dean of Me’ohr Bais Yaakov Seminary, where he has inspired countless students with his warm, engaging teaching style and deep understanding of Torah values Rabbi Greenwald is also the author of the widely acclaimed book, "Life After Teshuvah", which addresses the challenges faced by those who have embraced a Torah lifestyle later in life. The book serves as a guide to navigating the complexities of maintaining spiritual growth, building relationships, and integrating into the Jewish community after making this significant life change. It can be purchased at www.mosaicapress.com
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch Today
Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠
42 min