How Jewish day schools in the U.S. are talking about the horrors in Israel with their students
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) — Rabbi Binyamin Krauss swayed back and forth as he delivered an emotional message to his Jewish day school Monday morning….
Education
CJA and Trinity Lodge: Building intergenerational connections
by Joseph Tappenden (Calgary) – In recognition of World Alzheimer’s Day, Calgary Jewish Academy Grade 2 and Grade 9 students joined hands with residents of…
Unpacking Yom Kippur: The Red Suitcase Experience at Calgary Jewish Academy
by Joseph Tappenden (Calgary) – At the Calgary Jewish Academy, education goes beyond textbooks and classrooms. We believe that learning about important cultural and religious…
Back to School at Edmonton Talmud Torah
By Natalie Soroka, TT Society (Edmonton) – Talmud Torah Society was in fine form this past month, with several Society-led initiatives. The first was a…
A Talmudic tale gets a 12th-century Chinese twist in children’s book aimed at diverse Jewish readers
by Jordyn Haime TAIPEI, Taiwan (JTA) — Rabbi Akiva’s daughter was destined for death on her wedding day, at least according to the star-gazers. So…