Chinuch Today Podcast

2.17 Rebbetzin Bruria David a”h

A brilliant mechaneches, Rebbetzin Bruria David a”h was the founder and dean of Beth Jacob Jerusalem, commonly known as BJJ, a prestigious girls seminary located in Yerushalayim. The Rebbetzin was a woman of unique caliber, possessing a deep understanding of people and a remarkable breadth of knowledge in Torah and history.
Born in 1938, she was the only child of Hagaon Rav Yitzchak Hutner, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Rabbeinu Chaim Berlin, and the wife of Hagaon Rav Yonasan David, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Pachad Yitzchok in Yerushalayim’s Har Nof neighborhood.
 
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Ms. Miriam Schachter LCSW attended the Esther Schoenfeld Seminary from 1969 to 1971. She is a psychoanalyst in private practice in New York and is on the faculty of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah. 
Mrs. Miriam Gettinger (Wein) was in the first full year of BJJ from 1973 to 1974. She has been a principal for nearly 40 years, currently at the Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis and previously at the South Bend Hebrew Day School, as well as at the helm of Bais Yaakov High School of Indiana.
Dr. Sara Nagel (Tenenbaum) attended BJJ from 1990-1991.  She is an audiologist in private practice in Houston, Texas. Dr. Nagel moved to Houston together with her husband Rabbi Yakov Nagel 25 years ago as founding member of the Houston Kollel and have played an integral role in its development as a makom Torah.
Mrs. Rivi Rotenberg (Geldwerth) attended BJJ from 2007-2008. Trained as an Occupational Therapist, Mrs. Rotenberg currently manages an ABA therapy firm and teaches part time in the local BY high School Her husband, Rabbi Akiva Rotenberg is the Manahel of the Mesivta of Houston. 
 
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email  ⁠chinuchtodaypodcast@gmail.com⁠

2.16 Rabbi Sheeya Hertz Ostreicher - Avenues of the Sky

ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Avenues of the Sky was established by Rabbi Sheeya Hertz Ostreicher to provide a simple, hands on approach to understand the astronomic concepts.
Avenues of the Sky offers a series of fascinating presentations and workshops on a wide variety of topics relating to the celestial bodies of the moon, sun and stars. The classes are geared to children and adults of all ages and background levels.
To schedule a presentation in the Tri-State area, please call 848.223.2366 or email avenuesofthesky@gmail.com
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email  ⁠chinuchtodaypodcast@gmail.com⁠

2.15 Mrs. Alana Weinberg - Binyan Yisroel

ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Mrs. Alana Weinberg, is the Founder and Executive Director of Binyan Yisroel, a new and exciting school in Baltimore MD, educating students with language based learning differences. Alana currently lives in Baltimore with her husband, Dr. Aaron Weinberg and her four children Etiel, Akiva, Adina and Yoni. Three out of the Weinberg's four children have dyslexia.
Throughout her life, Alana always felt drawn to working with children in a school setting. Alana attended Bar Ilan University followed by Stern College and Bank Street College. Alana holds certifications in Jewish Education Leadership, Educational Coaching and is trained in multiple learning modalities for children with dyslexia.
In the beginning of her teaching career,  Alana taught at New England Hebrew Academy in Boston. After Boston, Alana became the director of Early Childhood Education at Stein Yeshiva in Yonkers, NY. In 2014 Weinberg's oldest son was diagnosed with dyslexia thus began Alana’s educational journey discovering everything she could possibly about language based learning differences. The Weinberg’s moved to Baltimore in 2017 and sought the best school to support him. This led Mrs. Weinberg to speak with Dr. Aviva Weisbord of Shemesh who tasked Alana with opening a yeshiva school for children with language based learning differences and thus, Binyan Yisroel was created.
Binyan Yisroel is a fully comprehensive school for students who have a diagnosed language based learning Difference. Binyan Yisroel students receive an excellent Jewish and general studies education. Students receive direct explicit instruction in both English Reading Intervention as well as Kriah in a two to one ratio. Kodesh and General Studies classes are taught using research based methodology in a four to one ratio.
Learn more about Binyan Yisroel on our website: www.binyanyisroel.org
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email  ⁠chinuchtodaypodcast@gmail.com⁠

2.14 Micro Episode - This Principal’s Principles

ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Micro Episodes provide your host an opportunity to share short personal chinuch insights.
Much of my approach to chinuch can be summarized in three simple steps:
 
Children are good and want to do good.
If they are not doing good there is a reason.
The job of the adults in the child’s life is to identify and address that reason.
 
Join me as I explain this approach and how it guides my work.
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host, Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email  ⁠chinuchtodaypodcast@gmail.com⁠
 

2.13 Rabbi Sholom Strajcher – A Life of Leadership

ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Rabbi Sholom Strajcher's extensive experience in the field of Jewish education, having served as a Menahel in various cities across the United States and more recently in Australia, makes him a significant figure in the realm of. His career is a testament to his dedication to fostering Jewish values, knowledge, and community among students of all ages.
Throughout his years in Chinuch, Rabbi Strajcher likely encountered a wide range of challenges and opportunities. From adapting to different community needs and expectations in various locations, his experiences offers valuable insights into effective Jewish education practices. Rabbi Strajcher's contributions to Chinuch highlight the pivotal role of dedicated educators in nurturing the next generation of the Frum community.
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email  ⁠chinuchtodaypodcast@gmail.com⁠
 

2.12 Mrs Debbie Niderberg - Hidden Sparks

ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Hidden Sparks is a nonprofit whose mission is to help educators and schools nurture the Hidden Spark within each student. They do this by developing and facilitating professional development programs and coaching for Jewish day school educators to deepen their understanding of learning and approaches for teaching all kinds of learners, particularly those who struggle. By working with educators and coaching internal school leaders, Hidden Sparks is committed to increasing the capacity of Jewish day schools to address the varied needs of learners so that all students thrive.
More information about them can be found at www.hiddensparks.org
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email  ⁠chinuchtodaypodcast@gmail.com⁠
 

2.11 Rabbi Yossi Weiss – Rosh Chodesh Project

ABOUT THIS EPISODE
The Rosh Chodesh Project (RCP) is renowned for creating exceptional chinuch videos focusing on Emunah and Hashkafah. These videos captivate and inspire Jewish children, enhancing their excitement and engagement with Yiddishkeit. Schools around the globe subscribe to RCP's content, with students eagerly anticipating each month's new release. Torah Umesorah, strongly endorses this curriculum, which also boasts the approval of Gedolei Yisrael. Discover the story of RCP's founder and producer, Rabbi Yossi Weiss. Learn how his journey from a simple avreich at the Mir Yeshiva to an influential figure that has sparked a global movement in Jewish education.
Learn more by emailing roshchodeshproject@gmail.com
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email  ⁠chinuchtodaypodcast@gmail.com⁠
 

2.10 Mrs. Tamar Nusbaum - Ani Tefillah

ABOUT THIS EPISODE
The power of Tefillah is mind-boggling — just as it can move worlds, so can it move the individual immeasurably. Ani Tefillah’s multi-faceted program inculcates in our precious children a close, meaningful, and deeply satisfying connection to God. Our goal is to empower students to be mindful of God’s presence and feel a connection to Him by expressing their personal thoughts, requests, and feelings through tefillah.
As the creator of the L’havin Ulehaskil Chumash curriculum, Sefer Yehoshua and Tefillah workbooks, and a seasoned educator with an expertise in curriculum development, Mrs.Nusbaum had met with administrators, teachers and principals from across the spectrum of Jewish education. Across the board, the majority expressed the need for a Tefillah curriculum. After collaborating with rabbonim, educators and parents, Ani Tefillah was born.
Mrs. Nusbaum has been teaching all grade levels for the past thirty years and specializes in structuring scope, sequences and strategies to utilize classroom time to maximize student learning opportunities. She possesses both the technical know-how for curriculum development as well as the critical skills for classroom integration. Her pedagogic approach ensures that each individual child and the class as a whole are engaged in a process of learning and growth.
To find out more please go to www.anitefillah.org or email info@anitefillah.org
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email⁠chinuchtodaypodcast@gmail.com⁠

2.9 What Works? Insights from the Principal’s Office (TU Rebroadcast)

ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Leading a chinuch institution as a menahel or menaheles is a demanding role. Balancing the interests of students, parents, and staff requires nerves of steel and a heart of gold. In this podcast, we are joined by four esteemed leaders from different schools across the United States. They will share their insights into the challenges and rewards of their role as principals.  Get ready to learn from their experiences and hear what drives their passion to carry out their avodas hakodesh.
Rabbi Yehuda Deutsch is the Assistant Dean at TAG in Far Rockaway, NY. He has two decades of experience as a Rebbi at Yeshiva Darchei Torah and has also served as a General Studies principal, most recently at Yeshiva Torah Vodaath in Brooklyn, NY. A Talmid of Yeshivas Mir Yerushalayim, Rabbi Deutsch holds a Master's in Education and Administration from Azrieli Graduate School and a certificate of postgraduate training from Bar Ilan University.
Rabbi Yaakov Sadigh is the Head of School at Katz Hillel Day School In Boca Raton, Florida. He has worked in Jewish Education for the past 28 years in numerous capacities, including teaching and administration. Rabbi Sadigh holds a Master's in Education and Special Education from Touro College, a Master's in School Building Leadership from St. John’s University, and a Rabbinic Ordination from Nechamas Yerushalayim.
Rabbi Tuvia Steinharter has nearly two decades of diverse experience in Chinuch and School Leadership, including many years as a rebbi, kriah coordinator at Yeshiva RJJ Merkaz Hatorah, and over a decade as Secular Studies Principal at Yeshiva Toras Emes in Lakewood, NJ. In 2017, he founded Cheder Tiferes Yisroel in Lakewood, NJ, where he serves as Head of School.
 
This podcast was first released as a project of Torah Umesorah as part of their Chinuch Bites Podcasts series accessible here https://podcast.torahumesorah.org/e/what-works-secrets-from-the-principal-s-office/.
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Torat Emet in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email  ⁠chinuchtodaypodcast@gmail.com⁠

2.8 Rabbi Aryeh Wasserman - Rabbi Avraham Yitzchok Levene zt”l

ABOUT THIS EPISODE
On the 22nd of Kislev, we commemorate the first yahrzeit of my beloved rebbe and rav, On the 22nd of Kislev, we commemorate the first yahrzeit of my beloved rebbe and rav, Rabbi Avraham Yitzchok Levene zt”l. His memory and enduring impact continue to illuminate the world with warmth and affection. In this insightful interview with his devoted grandson, Rabbi Ayreh Wasserman, we delve into the life of this remarkable individual and the profound connection Rabbi Wasserman shared with his cherished Zaide.
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Torat Emet in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email  ⁠chinuchtodaypodcast@gmail.com⁠