Jewish Education

Watch: Teaching youngsters the lessons of the Purim story

This week Kitah students learned about the struggle between Mordechai and Haman, trying to understand why Mordechai refused to bow down. And they talked about what the miracle teaches us.

Diaspora Minister:

'Real solution to antisemitism is to strengthen Jewish identity'

Speaking at a conference, Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli stresses importance of Jewish education: 'When a war is ideological and spiritual, the response must also be spiritual.'

The role of essay writing in Jewish education

The vital role of essay academic writing in Jewish education includes enhancing critical thinking, cultural identity, and ethical reasoning among students.

New program ensures Jewish students choose Jewish schools

After an upsurge in registration for Jewish schools around the world, in large part due to rising Antisemitism since October 7th, and just ahead of the new school year, the Yael Foundation has officially launched a new innovation leadership program for principals of Jewish schools globally.

Jewish Educators Day at Herzog College

For out of Zion shall Torah Education come forth

Herzog College, where a Tanach study revolution took place reaches out to Diaspora educators to enrich the Torah classroom experience.

The Holocaust, Jewish revival and Torah education in America

Dare one look for "religious" explanations for the war, the "returnees", and the rise of Orthodox Jewish education?

Rabbi Samson Says

A new video project and a dinner in his honor gives Arutz Sheva the opportunity to ask a visionary educator questions that concern parents.

Orthodox protesters: UK education bill is antisemitic

Protesters accuse British MP of proposing bill to take away traditional religious education from Jewish families.

Florida Jewish schools support tuition affordability initiative

Schools promise to keep tuition increases to a minimum as state moves to give grants to all parents sending children to non-public schools.

The state of Jewish Education in America before the Holocaust

First in a series about the rise of Jewish and Torah education in America after the Holocaust.

NY lawmaker calls for increased funding for Jewish schools

State Committee on Education chair Michael Benedetto urges more money for day schools, especially for science, technology and math.

Sulamot organization awarded Jerusalem Prize

For the past 15 years, Sulamot has been behind several innovative Jewish education initiatives.

American Jewish University to sell Los Angeles campus

Revenue from sale will fund a range of strategic investments tailored for the evolving world of Jewish education.

Spanish Jewish leader calls for education to prevent antisemitism

Leading Spanish Jewish org calls on the Spanish government to teach about the Holocaust and to use education to prevent antisemitic attacks.

Massive Jewish education center to be built in Buenos Aires

Much needed $25 million 247,570 square foot Jewish education center will serve 2,000 students, with schools and recreation facilities.

New census of part-time Jewish education collecting crucial info

Launched by The Jewish Education Project, the census includes congregational schools and independent programs.

Frankfurt to construct $40 million Jewish learning center

The Jewish Academy, opening in 2024, will serve as an educational institute for European Jewish learning.

Jewish teachers quitting anti-Israel UK education union

Jewish teachers are resigning from the UK's main education union over concerns it has become "increasingly obsessed" with vilifying Israel.

Jewish group to provide Holocaust education to Spanish students

Spanish island taps Jewish group to teach school children about Judaism.

New network of Jewish Sunday schools opens

From Montenegro to Japan, a new network of Jewish Sunday schools aims to familiarize children with their Jewish heritage.

The big failure of Jewish education

Jay Shapiro thinks that Jews cannot support Israel if they are unaware of its significance.

What happened to the Conservative Movement?

Over 1,300 young Jews from across world expected at Olami Summit

'Caliber of speakers exceptional, Olami Summit produces most successful Jewish programs across globe and this year will be even better.'

'The future of the Jewish people depends on education'

Lauder Foundation marks 30 years of support for Jewish education in Europe.

Campaign for Jewish students raises three times target amount

Brazilian scholarship campaign for Jewish students collects $3.6 million in 2 days.

Diaspora Jews look to Israel for affordable Jewish education

You shouldn't have to choose between exorbitant school fees and sub-par Jewish education. There is another way.

Melton Center Opens Long-Distance MA in Jewish Education

Melton Center at Jerusalem's Hebrew University announces new distance learning MA In Jewish Education.

Rabbi Rontzki: Why Are Israelis Looking for G-d in India?

On a trek in the Far East, Rabbi Avihai Rontzki is coming face to face with Israelis' spiritual thirst.

Bennett: Rabbi Yosef’s Death United the Jewish Nation

Naftali Bennett pays a condolence call to the family of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. ‘His light will be with us,’ Bennett says.

MK: Jewish Values are Israel’s ‘Core Curriculum’

MK Chetboun wonders why the government is pushing English and math, but not Jewish values, Torah and Zionism.

‘If Haaretz is Critical, It Must Be Important’

Rabbi says critical coverage in the left-wing paper Haaretz just shows importance of new Jewish education initiative.

New 'Spiritual Growth' Course for US Jewish Teens

The Jewish NGO Ayeka has just received funds to see if its unique adult Jewish education program will work on American Jewish teens.

Rosh Hashanah, The Jewish New Year, Begins Wednesday Night

The two day New Year Holiday begins tonight and Shabbat Shuva makes it a three day continuum. Arutz Sheva wishes you a good and sweet year.

Jewish Agency Goal: Strengthen Identity Worldwide

Natan Sharansky believes the Jewish Agency's primary goal should be the strengthening of Jewish identity worldwide.