The teaching profession is unique in a number of ways. It is the only profession whose goal is to make itself superfluous – i.e., the purpose of teaching is to create students who no longer need a teacher at all, but can stand on their own and learn by themselves. In addition, it seems to... Read more »
Tu B’shvat, Rosh Hashanah of the trees, is listed as a Yom Tov in the Mishna in Mesechta Rosh Hashanah. If this date was significant enough to be enumerated, there must be some deep lesson that we can learn from it to strengthen our Avodas Hashem. What is the lesson of Tu B’shvat? The Torah... Read more »
The world has changed. You have changed. Your students have changed. In 2021 – the vaccine will roll out to millions around the world – and people will once again consider in-person learning, trips and more. Think about your delivery. People want to communicate in snack plates, not the meal. Communication is Different Now People... Read more »
There has been rising concern over the past number of years around security in personal communications. More recently, with censorship on social media platforms occurring on a grand scale, people are wondering about securing social media platforms. I wouldn’t call myself an expert on either topic, but I have good knowledge of the underlying technologies... Read more »
Perhaps the first point to understand in terms of Judaism’s emotional perspective on yissurim is a halacha in Shulchan Aruch which states that it is considered to be cruelty if one doesn’t mourn properly when a close relative passes away (YD 294:6). One might have imagined, with all we have said until now in trying... Read more »
Having a story to tell makes you engaging to your donors. And it makes your cause so much more real to them. There’s one story you can always share. But so many leaders neglect to tell this particular story. Which is funny – because you always have it available. And it could be the most fascinating... Read more »
Introduction: Chesed which Flows from the Source of the Jewish Soul What characteristic could be defined as a singularly Jewish trait? The Gemara in Mesechta Yevamos (Daf 79a) states that Dovid Hamelech said, “There are three defining characteristics of this (Jewish) nation: They are merciful, exhibit
As we begin Sefer Shemot, a new useful teaching aid called Parsha Pages was created thanks to the talented Adele (Lerner) Nemirov. Parsha Pages is a one-page summary of the parsha that can be easily read and enjoyed by students and scholars alike. In short, we are certain you could use the Parsha
Welcome to 2021! This year in particular, your first impressions with everyone – from students to donors – will most likely be…online. And, even though it’s 2021, sending and receiving email is still…king. Really Good Emails has a huge database of 7,000 marketing emails and newsletters you can search for inspiration to design your own portfolio.... Read more »
There are two unethical ways people often make themselves feel superior to others. They get others to look up to them, even though they do not deserve the attention or praise. Or, these people say or do something to make others feel bad about themselves. Essentially these are two sides of the same coin. This... Read more »
