Tanakh as Our Story

Tanakh as Our Story

This essay by Rabbi Dr. Shuky Reiss, Head of the Herzog College Tanakh Department, was first published in the Lookstein Center Journal of Jewish Educational Leadership entitled “Teaching Tanakh”, Winter 2025  (Our photo shows Rav Shuky teaching Tanakh at...
Plot Twists in Megillat Esther

Plot Twists in Megillat Esther

Toward the conclusion of Megillat Esther, there is a description of the reversal that takes place in the narrative: “…On this day the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, but now the tables were turned, and it was the Jews who overpowered their...
Extending Herzog’s Global Connections

Extending Herzog’s Global Connections

As Director of Herzog College’s international department – Herzog Global – Amihai Bannett has developed a unique perspective on the relationship between Jewish educators in Israel and around the world.I grew up in Israel with English-speaking parents, and we...
The Struggle is Real

The Struggle is Real

Guest Post by Shira Kronenberg During the Yemei Iyun B’Tanakh in July 2023, Herzog Global hosted a Jewish Educators’ Day that included a panel titled “Head vs. Heart – Understanding the Needs of Our Students.” Click here to watch the video of...