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By Jody Passanisi & Shara Peters
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The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.
Therapist and author Stephanie Bien joins us to discuss how the era of ever-present technology has shaped childhood and parenting, as well as how to address bullying in school settings, both in person and online.
Kim Cavallo, founder and CEO of lilspace, talks to us about her experience with the Jewish day school system, how to create activities that connect different generations, and the importance of connecting with others in an era of ever-present screens.
In this episode, Shara and Jody talk to Emily Weisberg, Program Associate in Jewish Education at Facing History and Ourselves. Emily works with educators in the Jewish community to foster open conversations about privilege, hatred, and intolerance. We discuss how to help bring these important conversations into the Jewish day school classroom.
In this episode, Rabbi Scott (filling in for Shara) and Jody talk to Molly Bogad, an educational therapist. Molly, who works with individual students in both independent and Jewish day schools, discusses how Jewish day schools can help partner with ed therapists to meet the needs of all learners.
Larry Kligman, Head of School and alumnus at Heschel Day School in Northridge, CA., talks with us about the partnerships between parents, teachers and leaders at Jewish Day Schools.
Rabbi Adam Schaffer, longtime Jewish educator, talks to us about the challenges of "teaching" prayer in Jewish day schools, while giving students the tools they need for meaningful participation.
Leora Raikin, the executive director of the David Labkovski Project, shares the story of her uncle, a survivor, and discusses the way his story informs her vision for the future of Holocaust education.
With no guest this week, Jody and Shara talk about the origin of the name of the podcast, discuss the value of reflective teaching, and give teaching advice to their younger selves.
Dr. Johannah Sohn, the Head of School at Adat Ariel Day School in Los Angeles, talks with us about her vision for Jewish education. She explains how design thinking and project-based learning pedagogies are at the forefront of her student-centered approach.
Dr. Bonnie Sharfman, DeLeT Induction Program Coordinator at Hebrew Union College, discusses her career as an educator and her experience mentoring teachers in Jewish day schools.
The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.