ABOUT THIS EPISODE What is life really like for a bochur in a mainstream yeshiva today? In this unique episode, we sit down with seven yeshiva boys to hear directly from them about their daily routines, challenges, inspirations, and dreams. With honesty and humor, they share what it means to balance long hours of learning, friendships, and personal growth, offering a rare and authentic window into the world of the modern-day Beis Medrash bochur.   -------------------------- 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. 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 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 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 To participate please click⁠ here⁠: I am embarrassed (but proud). By far, one of the most humbling things a person can do is ask another for money.While I definitely feel that way, I am also proud to embarrass myself (once a year:) for the cause of teaching and building Torah. Our makom Torah, YTE in Houston, is an elementary school full of love, an understanding of children, and a commitment to Torah. These videos speak for themselves and humbly ask that you join our efforts in any way you feel comfortable. Video One Video Two Video Three Video Four   To participate please click here: Thank you! ryg --------------------------   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 Rabbi Yakov Majeski is a longtime mechanech and school leader. He serves as the Middle School General StudiesPrincipal at Talmudical Academy of Baltimore, where he works closely with students during their formative middle school years. Rabbi Majeski is known for combining academic responsibility with a warm Torah-centered approach, helpingtalmidim grow in learning, middos, and personal responsibility. .-------------------------- 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 The Oze L’malko Navi Curriculum is a dream come true for any teacher who wishes to teach נביא in a meaningful, engaging and practical way, fostering real-life connections and creative and critical thinking skills.  Drawing upon authentic תורה  sources and years of classroom experience, the עוז למלכו  Curriculum Guide is an extensive lesson plan template featuring פסוק-by-פסוק  explanations, relevant questions and answers, classroom tips and ideas, life lessons, connections to תפילה  and תהלים, stories, משלים, charts and more. It is brilliantly formatted in a user-friendly style. All sources are included as footnotes for easy reference.   The accompanying student workbook offers an array of corresponding questions and review activities- including maps and flashcards- all presented in a visually appealing manner. To order or see sample pages visit: https://www.cojds.org/product-category/navi/sefer-shmuel/ Mrs. Miriam Gettinger – Senior Curriculum Advisor for CoJDS and principal at Hasten Hebrew Academy Mrs. Sara Chaiya Feinstein –CoJDS Curriculum Writer - Oze L’malko Navi Curriculum and Morah at Yeshiva Day School of Las Vegas. For questions or feedback: [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. 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 Chess Chevra partners with Yeshivas, Bais Yaakovs, Day Schools, Camps, and JCC's worldwide. We are passionate about giving students a positive, healthy outlet that builds skills and develops minds. Our program includes lessons on chess strategy, supervised play with classmates under a coach's guidance, and tournaments with prizes. We are sensitive to the unique needs of each institution and student. Josh Bowman learned at Machon Shlomo and Rabbi Klein's Chabura in Jerusalem. In 2016, he was awarded the title National Master from the United States Chess Federation. Josh teaches passionately in both English and Hebrew. He is excited about how we can bring communities together to develop our minds through chess. Apply to join at ChessChevra.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 Aleph Institute provides religious, emotional, and financial support, and advocates for the needs of individuals and families impacted by the justice system. Project 432 is Aleph's awareness and education initiative to inspire current and emerging generations to achieve the highest Torah and legal standards and build lives of integrity and peace of mind. Rabbi Yossi Charytan has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Yossi’s first teaching job was at TDS in Houston in 1999. In 2003 he became the Principal and then Head of School at MMSC Day School and held the position for ten years. Yossi then transitioned to become the Elementary Principal at Rabbinical College of Canada from 2013 to 2015. Following this, he served as an Educator at Yaldei Developmental Center from 2016 to 2021 after which Rabbi Charytan joined The Aleph Institute. Learn more at www.P432.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 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 interviews Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield about his new book When They Were Young. When They Were Young brings you amazing stories of gedolim as children—along with pictures, sidebars, fun facts, and life lessons you can actually use. With interesting pictures of gedolim as children, great stories, and inspiring ideas to make your life (and you!) better, you’re going to love reading about the gedolim, When They Were Young. For sale now through Artscroll and Amazon -------------------------- 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]⁠