Approaching Bible Study as Identity-Shaping Learning
A new initiative for teaching the Bible in schools chooses to focus on the grand narrative of the Bible, instead of concentrating solely on the verses and their interpretations. At a time when Jews from all over the world are once again considering their identity,...
Diaspora Teachers Discuss Pedagogy and Share Experiences of Antisemitism
Fifteen teachers from Jewish schools around the world came to Israel in July for an intensive 3-week study program and shared their common experiences of antisemitism in their communities. These Jewish Studies teachers came from communities across the United States,...
What is Affective Education?
Why is Affective Education Critical in Jewish Education? The theme of Herzog Global’s Jewish Educators’ Day on August 4 is “Affective Education”. This may sound like a misspelling or a new buzzword in education, but for Jewish educators it is nothing new. We can trace...
Diaspora School Principals on Learning Journey in Israel
Principals from 20 Jewish day schools around the world came to Israel in April for a transformative learning journey sponsored by the Ministry for Diaspora Affairs. The Herzog-UnitEd Fellows Program was initiated in September 2023 in recognition of the critical...