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The Anatomy of Change: From the Gulf War To the AI Classroom Revolution
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (1299+ words) The distressing missile attacks from Iran on our Jewish state once again bring back vivid, flooding memories for me. I am instantly transported back to my gap year as an 18-year-old student learning at Yeshivat Sha'alvim during the Gulf War....
Dr. Aimee Baron's Losses Birth Support Community for Thousands
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (548+ words) She was a pediatrician, the kind who stood in delivery rooms and received newborns as they arrived into the world. She checked them, steadied them, made sure they were okay. It was a calling. And then she spent years unable…...
MDS Students Celebrate Taking Control
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (134+ words) 60 Manhattan Day School students went all the way'completing the Taking Control challenge! They exercised their control over the power of technology, making the choice to refrain from using tech for two hours a night over the 49 days of sefirat haomer....
Our Kids Are Going to Be All Right
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (595+ words) This is exactly why, after so many years in Jewish education, I still love coming to work every single day. As a teacher, you don't just deliver lesson plans; you get to witness the miracle of human growth in real…...
A Guide to Honoring One's Parents
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (333+ words) Excerpting: "Honor Them, Revere Them: A Lesson-a-Day on Kibbud Av Va'Eim," by Rabbi Shimon Finkelman and Rabbi Zecharia Wallerstein. Art Scroll Mesorah Publications. 2020; pocket-sized edition released April 2026. Hardcover: 416 pages. ISBN-10: 1422647110, ISBN-13: 978-1422647110. One is obligated to rise for his father (Yoreh…...
Moriah First Graders Explore Nature at Flat Rock Brook
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (82+ words) The Jewish Link Moriah First Graders Explore Nature at Flat Rock Brook Moriah first graders had a wonderful day exploring the beautiful trails and natural surroundings of Flat Rock Brook Nature Center right here in Englewood! Students got to step…...
Touro Finance Alumni Network Builds Connections and Careers
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (586+ words) (Courtesy of Touro University) Nearly 100 students, alumni and faculty gathered at Touro University's Cross River campus in Times Square for the Fourth Annual Touro Finance Alumni Network event, an evening devoted to networking and professional development for students and graduates…...
Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy Holds Annual First Grade Siddur Play
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (60+ words) BCHA's first-grade students took center stage last Friday as they celebrated Chag Ha Siddur, a cherished milestone in their Jewish education, during the school's annual Siddur Play. The festive event brought together families, faculty and friends to honor the students…...
JEC HS Participates in CIJE Innovation Day
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (180+ words) Our STEM students spent the year researching, designing, testing and refining innovative solutions in preparation for the CIJE Innovation Day competition, held yesterday at the American Dream Mall. Their hard work, creativity and professionalism were on full display as they…...
MDS Students Experience Learning Beyond the Classroom
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (138+ words) This week, Manhattan Day School students enjoyed end-of-year trips that were both celebratory and educational. The fifth and sixth grade classes challenged themselves at an adventure ropes course, building perseverance, confidence and teamwork through a variety of activities. Meanwhile, the…...