ABOUT THIS EPISODE Our season opener with Rabbi Yaakov Wohlgelernter, CEO of Thank You Hashem, sparked a passionate conversation. Some praised TYH as a joyful doorway to connecting with Hashem, while others questioned whether ahavas Hashem can stand without a good dose yirah. In this episode, we share some of those reactions. -------------------------- 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠

ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rabbi Yaakov Wohlgelernter CEO of TYH shares the story, vision, and remarkable growth of Thank YouHashem, a movement that has inspired Jews around the world to cultivate gratitude, joy, and a deeper awareness of Hashem’s presence in their lives. The conversation explores how a simple message of saying “Thank You Hashem”developed into a powerful communal movement, why gratitude can transform the way we experience both blessing and challenge, and what educators, parents, and community leaders can learn from its success. Rabbi Wohlgelernter also reflects on the responsibility that comes with building a movement, the power of music and shared language, and the enduring impact of teaching people to recognize that every moment is an opportunity to say: Thank You Hashem. Find out more at www.tyh.org   -------------------------- 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 growthopportunities to Yeshiva school leadership. For more information or to suggest a guest, please email  ⁠[email protected]⁠

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Yehoshua Levy is a highly respected mechanech and educational leader who has dedicated decades tostrengthening Torah education and supporting yeshivos across North America. Through his work with Torah Umesorah, he became known for his wisdom, warmth, and deep understanding of both students and educators. Rabbi Levy has guided countless principals, rebbeim, and school leaders with practical advice, encouragement, and an unwavering commitment to the growth of Torah chinuch. -------------------------- 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 foundingdirector 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  ⁠[email protected]⁠

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Yakov Horowitz is an innovative educator, author, and internationally recognized child-safety advocate. He serves as the Dean of Yeshiva Darchei Noam in Monsey and as Director of Project Y.E.S. (Youth Educational Services) of Agudath Israel. For many years, Rabbi Horowitz has specialized in reaching marginalized Jewish youth and guiding their parents in nurturing their children’s strengths and potential. Rabbi Horowitz authored Let’s Stay Safe, the groundbreaking child-safety book now found in over 155,000 homes inthree languages. He is also the author of the Bright Beginnings Gemara and Chumash workbooks, currently used in more than 100 schools worldwide. He is also the author of Living & Parenting: A Down‑to‑Earth Guide, published by ArtScroll Mesorah Publications, which presents practical, experience-based guidance for helping today’s Jewish youth, both mainstream and at-risk. thrive and succeed. Rabbi Horowitz conducts child-abuse prevention and parenting workshops in Jewish communities across the globe and is a recipient of the prestigious Covenant Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to Jewish education. For more information about his programs please visit www.thebrightbeginnings.com   -------------------------- 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 inHouston 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 foundingdirector 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  ⁠[email protected]⁠

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Chazering your mishnayos and have a quick question? Need help reading that rashi? Cracking your head on a hard tosafos? Dial-A-Rebbi was founded in 2021 to help boys with any questions they may have in limudei kodesh topics. Our rebbeim are well known mechanchim in major yeshivos all across the United States with years of experience and a great depth of knowledge. All calls are recorded and monitored by the administration of dial-a-rebbi. Endorsed by Torah Umesorah and many leading mechanchim and rabbonim. Dial-A-Rebbi quickly became the go-to source for all learning inquires by talmidim and parents alike. 📞Call: 845-Q4-REBBI (1-845-747-3224) -------------------------- 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yerachmiel-garfield/support

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Consider these characteristics of learning that contrast 20th and 21st-century approaches to education. 1) Do we work better alone or in collaboration? 2) Should learning be one-size-fits-all or differentiated? 3) Does time define learning or does learning define time? 4) Is learning for a test or for life? 5) Should it be structured or open and flexible? 6) Should we focus on content or process? Interestingly, these same "newly discovered" characteristics of learning are embedded in the Sederim developed many years ago by our chachomim. Join us as we delve into the timeless lessons of the Seder and discover how it reveals valuable techniques for 21st-century learning. ------------------------------- 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 Hopkin University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founder 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 [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yerachmiel-garfield/support

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Developing Our Students Into True Mekadshei Hashem Living Kiddush Hashem was founded with the goal of imbuing every Jew with a powerful sense of mission — the mission to be mekadeish sheim shomayim in his or her own unique way. We accomplish this by raising awareness of the paramount importance of the mitzvah of Kiddush Hashem and its centrality in everything we do. Rabbi Shraga Freedman, influenced by his Mashgiach Harav Matisyahu Solomon Shlita, authored Living Kiddush Hashem - a guide to the mitzvah and mission of Kiddush Hashem published by ArtScroll/ Mesorah - and the Hebrew sefer Mekadshei Shemecha, a comprehensive work on the hashkafos of Kiddush Hashem. Rabbi Freedman has made spreading Kiddush Hashem awareness his life goal and authored a biweekly column in Yated Ne’eman for several years and developed an extensive Living Kiddush Hashem curriculum. Rabbi Freedman has been in education and school administration for the last 20 years in both high school and elementary levels. Email [email protected] for a free file of sefer Mekadsehi Shemecha. Visit LivingKiddushHashem.org for more resources. For more information, please visit www.livingkiddushhashem.org -------------------------- 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 Hopkin University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founder 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  [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yerachmiel-garfield/support

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Yeshivos struggle to motivate excellence in General Studies. The Torah speaks to every facet of life, therefore we can teach a comprehensive and intellectually stimulating General Studies curriculum through the lens of the Torah. Machon Menoras Hachochmah guides students to perform above peers in standardized statewide testing, reinforce values learned in Torah classes, and respond to secular perspectives. Machon Menoras Hachochmah’s General Studies curricula are thoughtfully aligned with national Common Core standards. This ensures that yeshiva students do not sacrifice academic excellence as their commitment to Torah and its values are reinforced. For more information visit www.themachon.org -------------------------- 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 founder 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  ⁠[email protected]⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yerachmiel-garfield/support

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Dovid Trenk ZT”l and Mrs. Leah Trenk are true chinuch pioneers and known far and wide for their fierce conviction and absolute belief in the greatness found in each and every talmid. -------------------------- 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  ⁠[email protected]⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yerachmiel-garfield/support

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Guest host, Chaim Garfield introduces us to Machon Kesher LeTorah which is a learning initiative designed to give women the opportunity to continue meaningful Torah study after formal schooling, such as after seminary or college. The program offers structured, text-based classes taught by experienced educators, typically delivered live (via Zoom), creating a setting where participants can reconnect with Torah learning in a serious yet accessible way. The goal is to help busy women maintain a lasting connection (“kesher”) to Torah, even while balancing careers, family life, and other responsibilities. Find out more at www.mykesher.org -------------------------- 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 foundingdirector 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  ⁠[email protected]