The YHTPoV

We have a custom on Shabbat HaGadol to review the Haggadah, this is a perfect time to plan for the Seder. Ms. Kletenik interviews Rabbi Menchel to get ideas about how to engage everyone at the Seder, respond to the Rasha and stay connected with our children. Don't worry, we also get some Menchel Seder memories! 

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Keywords: Jewish Education, Education, Elementary School, Jewish Podcast, Jewish Education Podcast, Parsha

In this episode, Ms. Kletenik speaks with the vice president of CIJE (Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education) and former YCQ principal for over 20 years. They discuss CIJE, the iWitness-CIJE Jewish Day School Initiative, and memories of Judy's parents, who were Holocaust survivors. 

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In honor of Parshat Shmini, containing many of our laws of Kashrut, Ms. Kletenik interviews Chef Bracha about the salad bar, students' eating preferences and her favorite food growing up. 

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Keywords: Jewish Education, Education, Elementary School, Jewish Podcast, Jewish Education Podcast, Parsha, kosher food 

In this episode, Ms. Kletenik speaks with our long time (18 years, but who's counting...), beloved Kindergarten teacher, Morah Chani Chanales. Morah Chani discusses what true happiness is and how to teach our children to have empathy for others! 

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In this episode, Ms. Kletenik interviews Mr. Fox who reflects on our annual dinner, raising children and knowing Rabbi Silverman since he was his dorm counselor! 

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Keywords: Jewish Education, Education, Elementary School, Jewish Podcast, Jewish Education Podcast, Parsha, School Dinner 

In this episode, Ms. Kletenik speaks to the children of the honorees at this year's annual dinner. Tehilla Rabanipour, Abby Chait, and Aviva and Sara Schilowitz discuss lessons they have learned from their parents, why their parents are committed to Jewish education and deserving of being honored! Mazal tov to our honorees! 

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In this week's episode, Ms. Kletenik interviews Rabbi Rosenfeld, a protege of Rabbi Silverman. Rabbi Rosenfeld shares his experience of being mentored and inspired by Rabbi Silverman from classroom techniques to fidget spinners and most importantly, valuing each student. 

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In honor of the playoffs starting for three of YHT's basketball teams, this week's YHTPoV guests are the coaches of YHT's basketball teams, Mr. Miller and #Zelmania!  They talk about how they cultivate teamwork, gracious winners, not sore losers, and .... honestly, we just want to be gracious winners and not lose (IS THAT SO WRONG?). 

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Keywords: Jewish Education, Education, Elementary School, Jewish Podcast, Jewish Education Podcast, Parsha, Yeshiva League, Yeshiva Sports, Yeshiva Basketball, Varsity, JV, Teamwork, Sportsmanship

Jennifer LaPorte is a consultant at  International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) who has been consulting all year at YHT, with generous funding from the Jewish Education Project, regarding academic rigor. She discusses what "rigor" actually means in an academic setting, how it relates to "grit," and how it is sometimes misunderstood.

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Keywords: Jewish Education, Education, Elementary School, Jewish Podcast, Jewish Education Podcast, Parsha, Tetzaveh, ICLE 

Rorie Weisberg of Full 'N Free came to speak to parents this week about how to make your children's eating habits healthier (Thanks, PTA!). Ms. Kletenik met up with Rorie afterward to further discuss that topic, and how as a school we can eat healthier. Thank you Rorie for joining us.

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Keywords: Jewish Education, Education, Elementary School, Jewish Podcast, Jewish Education Podcast, Parsha, Teruman, Full 'N Free