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]

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Dr. Marcy Forta is the founder and director of Atzmi, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting adolescent girls' mentalhealth by fostering self-compassion, self-worth, and positive body image. She is the creator of Atzmi’s keystone program, the “My Best Self” curriculum, an empirically designed initiative aimed at reducing eating disorder incidence among Orthodox Jewish female teens. For more information please see https://atzmi.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]⁠

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 In this special episode of Chinuch Today, we step away from our standard interviews to share a deeply movingconversation with Avi. Through his life story, Avi offers a sobering reminder that beneath challenging behavior often lies unseen pain. His message calls upon all mechanchim and parents to look beyond the surface and recognize our achrayus to truly see and support every child. -------------------------- 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 mre information or to suggest a guest, please email  ⁠[email protected]⁠

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Mrs. Shira Berkowitz LCSW is the director of Darcheinu/Our Path SEL, a research-based SEL (Social Emotional Learning) program designed for orthodox yeshivas and day schools. In this episode, we hear how Mrs. Berkowitz came to see the need for this program and the journey to develop it. Darcheinu/Our Path SEL is a department of Amudim and is endorsed by Torah Umesorah. For more information, please go to www.darcheinu.org or email [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Podcasts are available on all platforms - Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean For more information or to suggest a guest, please email [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yerachmiel-garfield/support

ABOUT THIS EPISODE SANDRA NAGY, Managing Director at Future Design School is a seasoned strategist and innovation leader with 25+ years of experience driving organizational transformation. A trusted partner to school leaders worldwide, she has designed and delivered impactful learning experiences for thousands ofeducators and employees. Nagy leads the Education Practice at Future Design School, forging strong academic partnerships to drive strategic education priorities, while leading a team that designs impactful professional learningand student programs. Previously, she spent over a decade at Pearson Education as a Senior Strategist and led professional development initiatives at The Learning Partnership. Sandra holds a Master’s in Education from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Commerce in Organizational Behavior from McGillUniversity. Contact her at [email protected].   -------------------------- 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 Rabbi Zechariah Greenwald is a highly respected educator, mentor, and author known for his profound insights into personal growth, spiritual development, and education. He is the founder and dean of Me’ohr Bais Yaakov Seminary, where he has inspired countless students with his warm, engaging teaching style and deep understanding of Torah values Rabbi Greenwald is also the author of the widely acclaimed book, "Life After Teshuvah", which addresses the challenges faced by those who have embraced a Torah lifestyle later in life. The book serves as a guide to navigating the complexities of maintaining spiritual growth, building relationships, and integrating into the Jewish community after making this significant life change. It can be purchased at www.mosaicapress.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 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 Dr. Eli Shapiro is a licensed clinical social worker with a doctorate in education and specialists certificate in Jewish educational leadership. He is the creator and director of The Digital Citizenship Project, an Adjunct Professor for the City University of New York and a Trustee of the Queens Borough Public Library. Dr. Shapiro is a graduate of the Azrieli School of Jewish Education and Administration, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Touro College and holds two licenses in school administration through the Queens College post graduate Educational Leadership Program. Dr. Shapiro has presented to thousands of parents and school faculty in communities across North America, and has lectured for internationally recognized organizations, including Agudath Israel of America, Consortium of Jewish Day Schools, International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Shluchim, Nefesh International, Prizmah – Center for Jewish Day Schools, Torah Umesorah and Yeshiva University. Dr. Shapiro is an expert on the social and emotional functioning of families and leads a national study on Jewish families and technology. More information at www.elishapiro.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 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 Ner Yisroel’s entry-level division provides its 250 talmidim with a well balanced educational program. In addition to the high level lomdus of the be’iyun shiurim, two bekius programs instill hasmoda in the talmid while broadening his familiarity with different parts of Shas. Each grade completes one “bekius masechta” per year as part of the curriculum; in addition, there are special incentives that inspire many bochurim to voluntarily be mesayem the be’iyun masechta during off-hours. Class sizes are kept below 25 to maximize individual attention. The highly dedicated rebbeim view themselves as much more than maggidei shiur; the close kesher they forge with their talmidim serves as a venue for mentoring with proper hadracha and chizuk. A rigorous, comprehensive limudei chol program features all the requisite courses, as well as exciting ‘electives’ in relevant subjects such as public speaking, Jewish history, and the like. For more information please visit www.nirc.edu -------------------------- 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 In this brief yet heartfelt episode, a devoted talmid reflects on the enduring lessons he carries from his rebbi, Rabbi Ezra D. Neuberger zt”l. With warmth and authenticity, he recalls thequiet power of Rabbi Neuberger’s legacy and the deep care he showed for each talmid’s growth.. -------------------------- 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]⁠