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PROVIDENCE – Enrolling your child in a Jewish preschool is one of the most important steps you can take to begin your child’s Jewish education and expand your involvement in the Jewish community. The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s … more

Nicole Katzman | 8/2/13

Rabbi carries oN a noble tradition of teaching rabbis

Q: Can you describe your background in teaching? A: As a rabbi at Temple Emanu-El, I used the sermon as an opportunity to challenge the congregation with open-ended questions about the Torah portion or intriguing and sometimes puzzling … more

8/2/13

Experiential learning engages David Wasser and his students

Q: How do you stay motivated after more than two decades of teaching? What do you do to get prepared to teach at the beginning of each school year? A: In a very real sense, teachers are always preparing for the next school year! We tinker … more

8/2/13

Former ballerina uses movement and play in her teaching

Q: What age group do you teach and what do you teach? A: I work with young toddlers – children between the ages of 18-months- and 2½-years-old. I teach the toddlers simple concepts through exploration and play. more

8/1/13

Homework assignment for novice teachers: Find a good mentor

Q: What motivated you to teach Hebrew and religious school? A: I decided to teach religious school and Hebrew school because I was bringing my own children to temple and figured I would use my time constructively. I really enjoyed working with … more

8/1/13

Rapport with students can come at any time, from anywhere

Q: What subjects do you teach? And where? A: I’ve primarily taught middle school programs – kashrut, holy books, Jewish films, cooking, Megillot(Jonah, Esther and Ruth), holidays, ethics and community service projects in several … more

8/1/13

It takes a village …

WAKEFIELD – If I asked you to complete this thought, “It takes a village,” you would undoubtedly respond with “to raise a child.” more

Jeanine Silversmith | 8/1/13

Kehillah Schechter Academy will participate in digital badge learning

NORWOOD, Mass. – Four Jewish day schools in the U.S. – including Kehillah Schechter Academy, a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade Jewish day school in Norwood – will participate in a pioneering ‘digital badge’ learning program for the … more

8/1/13

Dispersed Hope High School alums help send kids to college

PROVIDENCE – An all-volunteer board – consisting of Hope High School alumni from different classes – runs Hope High School Dollars for Scholars, a non-profit organization committed to helping inner city students pursue and complete their … more

Arthur C. Norman | 8/1/13

The ‘super combo’

CUMBERLAND – Patrons of bricks-and-mortar cinemas and their omnipresent concession stands are familiar with the “super combo” – a promotional device that features a large popcorn and beverage. This pairing obviously capitalizes on the … more

Marc P. Lipps | 8/1/13