Education
How A Respected Jewish Educator Preyed On Children For A Half-Century
Stanley S. Rosenfeld, a Jewish educator who worked primarily in New York City and Rhode Island, admits sexually abusing “hundreds” of children.
Does Harsh Punishment At Orthodox Schools Push Our Kids Away From The Faith?
If you arrive a minute late to prayer, or wear a shirt that just covers your elbow — you’re in big trouble. That trauma can linger for years.
Depriving Orthodox Children Of Education Hurts Our Communities
The requirement called for children attending non-public schools to receive instruction that is equivalent to that provided in the public schools
Slideshow: Jewish Students Built Solar Lamps And Donated Books For Sister School In South Africa
Students at a Jewish school in New Jersey raised funds to donate books and built solar lights for students at a South African school.
New York Stalls On Yeshiva Education Reform — And Activists Demand Answers
New York City announced it was launching an investigation into secular education standards at yeshivas. Three years later, no report has surfaced.
How One Faith Group Fights Abuse — One School At A Time
In 2013, 82% of synagogue youth directors had no training in preventing the sexual abuse of children.
How Do You Choose A Jewish Day School Curriculum?
There are many reasons that parents choose to send their kids to a particular Jewish Day School — and many of them have anything to do with Judaism.
Advocate For Secular Education In Yeshivas Received Death Threats
“We reported it to the police. We blasted it on social media. We’re not going to be intimidated,” Naftuli Moster told the Forward.
Young Americans Don’t Know About The Holocaust — Because Schools Aren’t Teaching Us About It
Very few states actually make Holocaust education mandatory in public schools.
How A Yiddish Program In Paris Is Invigorating Research In Israel And The U.S.
“The program allows us to link our own research project with a broader immersion in the Yiddish language and literature.”
