Chinuch Today

By Rabbi Yerachmiel GarfieldEducation

Chinuch Today episodes

January 15, 2025 3.10 Micro Episode - Brewing Kindness
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]⁠
10 min
January 01, 2025 3.9 Rabbi Daniel Glatstein - Sefer Vezakeini LeGadel
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Rav and Founder of Machon Maggid Harakiah in Cedarhurst, New York, Rabbi Daniel Glatstein is one of the contemporary Jewish world’s most popular speakers and respected maggidei shiur. His thousands of shiurim have garnered literally millions of views and downloads on Torahanytime.com and other venues.
His new sefer Vezakeini LeGadel is a comprehensive presentation of advice, grounded in the divrei Chazal and the guidance of our Gedolei HaDoros, outlining the foundational principles of Chinuch Habbanim. This includes practical hanhagos and segulos mentioned in Chazal to merit doros yesharim u'mevorachim. A significant portion is dedicated to the critical role of tefilla for one’s children, highlighting the opportune moments during the seder ha'Tefilla, throughout the year, and at key milestones in a child’s life.
Learn more at www.rabbidg.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]⁠
1 hr 9 min
December 18, 2024 3.8 Rabbi Yossi Charytan - Aleph Institute’s Project 432
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Aleph Institute provides religious, emotional, and financial support, and advocates for the needs of individuals and families impacted by the justice system.
Project 432 is Aleph's awareness and education initiative to inspire current and emerging generations to achieve the highest Torah and legal standards and build lives of integrity and peace of mind.
Rabbi Yossi Charytan has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Yossi’s first teaching job was at TDS in Houston in 1999. In 2003 he became the Principal and then Head of School at MMSC Day School and held the position for ten years. Yossi then transitioned to become the Elementary Principal at Rabbinical College of Canada from 2013 to 2015. Following this, he served as an Educator at Yaldei Developmental Center from 2016 to 2021 after which Rabbi Charytan joined The Aleph Institute.
Learn more at www.P432.org
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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]⁠
53 min
December 04, 2024 3.7 Josh Bowman – Chess Chevra
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Chess Chevra partners with Yeshivas, Bais Yaakovs, Day Schools, Camps, and JCC's worldwide. We are passionate about giving students a positive, healthy outlet that builds skills and develops minds. Our program includes lessons on chess strategy, supervised play with classmates under a coach's guidance, and tournaments with prizes. We are sensitive to the unique needs of each institution and student.

Josh Bowman learned at Machon Shlomo and Rabbi Klein's Chabura in Jerusalem. In 2016, he was awarded the title National Master from the United States Chess Federation. Josh teaches passionately in both English and Hebrew. He is excited about how we can bring communities together to develop our minds through chess.
Apply to join at ChessChevra.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]⁠
58 min
November 19, 2024 3.6 Micro Episode – All In for Chinuch
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
To participate please click⁠ here⁠:
I am embarrassed (but proud).

By far, one of the most humbling things a person can do is ask another for money.
While I definitely feel that way, I am also proud to embarrass myself (once a year:) for the cause of teaching and building Torah.
Our makom Torah, YTE in Houston, is an elementary school full of love, an understanding of children, and a commitment to Torah.

These videos speak for themselves and humbly ask that you join our efforts in any way you feel comfortable.

Video One
Video Two
Video Three
Video Four

To participate please click here:
Thank you!
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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]⁠
6 min
November 13, 2024 3.5 Mrs. Sara Taib - Torah and Language Academy
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Torah and Language Academy is a Yeshiva is Belle Harbor, NY dedicated to providing students with language -
based learning disabilities an outstanding Judaic and general studies curriculum. Using effective research - based instruction, we strive to provide our students the educational support they require to develop their individual strengths and talents within a warm and nurturing Torah environment. Our goal is to give our students the foundations that they need to return to their
neighborhood schools with self-confidence and a love of Torah and Mitzvos. TAL Academy uses evidenced based instruction to help children develop their strengths while remediating their learning challenges in a Torah environment.
Our goal is to enable our students to return to their home school yeshivas with learning strategies, self-confidence and a love of Torah and mitzvot cultivated in their success. More information is found at ww.talacademy.org
Meet Mrs. Sara Taib, the founding principal of TAL Academy and who has a unique blend of skills and passion. She began her career at Sinai School, where she advanced to Director, developing innovative Judaic Studies programs and training teachers in effective methods. Most recently, she led Student Support Services at Stella K. Abraham High School, collaborating with families and professionals to help students succeed.
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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]⁠
1 hr 3 min
October 30, 2024 3.4 Rabbi Yitzchak Feigenbaum – The Feigenbaum Siddur
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Rabbi Yitzchak Feigenbaum has been educating adolescents and young adults for over forty years. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he spent many years studying in Eretz Yisroel, and received his smicha from HaGaon HaRav Beinush Finkel zatzal, Rosh Yeshivas Mir, Yerushalayim.
Rabbi Feigenbaum was the first Mashgiach of Aish HaTorah in Jerusalem when it was founded, and in 1978 founded Yeshivat Darche Noam/ Shapell College of Jewish Studies - a yeshiva for university aged young men with little formal Jewish education. During that time he authored "Understanding The Talmud - A Systematic Guide to Talmudic Logic and Methodology". In 1987 he and his family moved to Toronto, where he taught in a variety of High Schools for both boys and girls, lectured for Aish HaTorah and Or Sameach, and served as the Scholar in Residence for Schools and Shules across North America.
In September 2000 he became the founding Principal of Tiferes Bais Yaakov High School for girls. Besides serving as Principal, he personally taught Chumash to 9th Grade, and taught his unique Hashkafa course to 10th, 11th and 12th grades. Over the past two decades he has mentored teachers and principals, counselled young people across the world, and lectured extensively in schools, shuls and camps in North America, England, Eretz Yisroel and the former Soviet Union.
Upon his retirement from Tiferes Bais Yaakov, he has drawn on his extensive experience as a classroom teacher, Principal, speaker, counselor and mentor, to create an innovative and all-encompassing Teachers Training Curriculum - Shiras Sarah.
More information can be found at www.rabbiyfeigenbaum.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]⁠
51 min
October 09, 2024 3.3 Yaakov Garfield – Remembering HaRav Avrohom Tzvi Shmulevitz zt”l
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Rav Avrohom Shmulevitz was born in Yerushalayim on the 29th of Nissan in 1947, the second son of his father, Rav Chaim Leib Shmulevitz, rosh yeshiva of Mir, and his mother, Mrs. Chana Miriam, a daughter of Rav Leizer Yudel Finkel, rosh yeshiva of Mir. Rav Shmulevitz was also a grandson of Rav Yosef Yoizel Horowitz, the Alter of Novardok, as his paternal grandmother was the Alter’s daughter, and on his mother’s side he was a grandson of Rav Nosson Tzvi Finkel, the Alter of Slabodka.
After his marriage, he learned at the Mir Yeshiva and soon began giving shiurim. He was an extraordinary talmid chochom and a world-class lamdan, though his greatness in Torah was often hidden by his humility. Besides his brilliance in Torah, he was distinguished by his exceptional middos tovos. He behaved with immense simplicity and was beloved by all who met him.
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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]⁠
1 hr 13 min
September 25, 2024 3.2 Mrs. Penina Noy - Jewish Education Project
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Mrs. Penina Noy is an educational leader with over 20 years of experience, representing the fourth generation of her family’s commitment to Jewish education. From founding schools to transforming fledgling institutions in diverse communities, Penina has been instrumental in fostering environments where every child can thrive. Currently, she plays a pivotal role at The Jewish Education Project and Torah Umesorah’s DLI project, where she coaches and consults on best practices for supporting educators and students. In her role at The Jewish Education Project, Penina is part of an organization that has been a cornerstone of Jewish educational support for over 100 years. Originally established as The Board of Jewish Education, the organization provides professional development, advocacy, and resources to Jewish schools, securing millions in federal funding and ensuring access to exams and nutrition programs. The Jewish Education Project also enhances Israel education, Hebrew language instruction, and Jewish spirituality across Yeshivot and day schools.Learn more about The Jewish Education Project’s work at www.jewishedproject.org/day-schools-yeshivas, and explore resources tailored for Yeshiva and Day School communities at YeshivosGeneralStudies.org.
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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]⁠
58 min
September 11, 2024 3.1 Rabbi Daniel Whitman - Machon Yedidya/Spare the Child
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Machon Yedidya provides practical, Torah-based parenting courses, counseling, and more, based on the teachings of Rav Yechiel Yaakovson Shlit"a, author of the bestseller Spare the Child. Rav Yechiel Yaakovson was urged to enter the field of Chinuch by Rav Shach zt”l and worked for decades under the direct guidance of Rav Wolbe zt”l and Rav Shteinman zt”l. He founded Machon Yedidya and authored the bestseller, Spare the Child at the insistence of Rav Chaim Kanievsky zt"l. R’ Daniel Whitman trained by Rav Yaakovson and works with Machon Yedidya counseling in Chinuch and emotional health matters. Rabbi Whitman worked closely with Rav Mattisyahu Salomon zt”l, counseling in Beis Medrash Govoha. For more information visit https://yedidyausa.org/ or email [email protected]

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ABOUT THISPODCAST
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]⁠
1 hr 8 min