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 -------------------------- 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 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 [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]⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yerachmiel-garfield/support

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 [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]⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yerachmiel-garfield/support

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/. -------------------------- 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 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. -------------------------- 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 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 THE TORAH UMESORAH NEFESH CHAYA MASHGIACH & MECHANECHES TRAINING PROGRAM was developed to provide our schools with professionally trained personnel to help address the needs of students experiencing academic, behavioral or social difficulties. The training includes 25 intense courses with mental health professionals and veteran educators to equip these teachers with vital tools to recognize and address students needs. The courses are taught by doctorate level instructors, some of the most sought after top level professionals in today"s mental health world. For more information: Men's Program [email protected] ~ Women's Program: [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 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 Shlomo Wolbe ztl (1914-2005), originally from Berlin, stands out as an iconic figure from the 20th century. Widely recognized for his seminal work "Alei Shur," this musar classic delves into the multidimensional growth of Talmud students. Rabbi Wolbe's profound insights into Avodas Hashem were coupled with an astute understanding of human nature. His grandsons, Rabbis Arye and Yaakov Wolbe, were fortunate to have had meaningful interactions with him over an extend period of time while they learned in Eretz Yisroel. Join them in a heartwarming reflection on their cherished memories with their “Saba” and the invaluable teachings he shared with Klal Yisroel.  -------------------------- 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 Tamim Academies is a national school network and movement dedicated to transforming Jewish elementary education in North America. We provide critical support from concept and design to curricular materials, technology tools, and ongoing professional learning and development. Tamim makes it possible for communities of all sizes to build a high quality new school. Tamim’s ultimate goal lies beyond the walls of our schools. By creating the Jewish Day Schools of the future, today, we’re revolutionizing the way Jewish children learn and we want to share it nationwide. Our schools prepare the next generation of Jews to take on the world. Holly Cohen is the president and CEO of  of Tamim Academy, a national school network and movement dedicated to transforming Jewish elementary education in North America. Holly brings the strength and experience of her 10 year tenure as the executive director of the Kohelet Foundation and her varied career in law to her role at Tamim. At the Foundation, Holly developed and implemented initiatives and programs aimed at challenging the status quo and enhancing the quality of education within the Jewish day school field. She led the team that founded the Kohelet Yeshiva Lab School and has extensive experience working with partner funders and structuring grants for maximum impact. A thought leader in the field of Jewish education, Holly has delivered talks and made presentations at various convenings and conferences (Prizmah, JEIC, National Jewish Retreat). She believes it is possible for Tamim to revolutionize the way Jewish children learn by building high quality and authentically Jewish schools in partnership with Chabad Houses across the country. Holly holds a B.A from New York University and received her law degree at Temple University School of Law. She and her husband reside in Merion Station, Pennsylvania where they love spending time with their kids and grandkids.   -------------------------- 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 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 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 For 20 years, Jewish New Teacher Project of New Teacher Center helps Jewish day schools and yeshivas achieve instructional excellence by increasing teacher and school leader effectiveness, teacher retention, and student achievement and by bringing professional development into school culture.   JNTP improves teacher and administrator skills through intensive mentoring and coaching, shared cohort learning, and job-embedded instruction through our two signature programs:   · Teacher Induction Program: JNTP trains veteran teachers in schools to intensively mentor beginning teachers in their schools, in both general and Judaic studies, grades ECE-12, accelerating teacher effectiveness and long-term commitment to the field.  · Administrator Support Program: JNTP offers cohort-based learning and individual coaching for administrators and school leaders who are new to their roles and who have teacher supervisory responsibilities. Areas of focus include leadership, culture, and supervision. JNTP has worked with over 230 schools across North America. Over 40,000 Jewish day school and yeshiva students per year have a teacher trained by JNTP.   Rabbi Dr. Maury Grebenau is Senior Program Consultant for JNTP’s Administrator Support Program.   For more information and to learn more about our impact on the field of day school education, please visit www.jntp.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 This concludes our inaugural season, encompassing all 20 episodes! Thank you to the numerous individuals who have contributed to making this journey an immensely enjoyable experience. As we bid farewell to Season One, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of Season Two, where we will continue to explore the great people and innovative ideas in Chinch Today!   -------------------------- 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 Mesila is an international organization dedicated to strengthening financial stability in Jewish communities around the world.  How? Mesila coaches help families get a handle on their finances and build a long-term plan to maintain financial stability Mesila promotes correct financial attitudes and habits through education programs in schools and through workshops/ seminars in the community.  Mesila helps people get their businesses started on the right foot. Mesila believes that every individual, family, business, and organization can improve their financial situation and achieve economic self-sufficiency if they have the right information, motivation, and attitude. As we know, the highest form of tzedakah is to give people the gift of financial independence. Mesila’s vision is to strengthen the financial stability of Jewish communities everywhere, and we are constantly expanding and creating new programs to make this vision a reality. For more information, please visit https://www.mesila.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 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 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 Magen Yeladim Child Safety Institute is a 501(c)3 charitable organization founded in 2013 by ⁠Debbie Fox, LCSW⁠, to meet the need for culturally sensitive child abuse prevention materials in the Orthodox Jewish community in Los Angeles and around the world. Ms. Fox first developed MY Child Safety Institute’s ⁠Safety Kid child abuse prevention program⁠ in 2006 for the Aleinu Family Resource Center (Aleinu) of Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles (JFSLA) in response to a series of heinous incidents of child abuse that occurred in LA’s Orthodox Jewish community around that time. Over the years, the need for child abuse prevention education programs became increasingly apparent as not only more accounts of abuse emerged but an increasing number of Jewish communities in the United States and around the world inquired about and requested the culturally appropriate and sensitive Safety Kid programs for their communities. For more information, please visit www. mychildsafetyinstitute.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 In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Ori Shriqui, the Team Captain, Nate Kovo, the Head of Mechanics, Ofer Bar-on, the Head of CAD (Computer Assist Design), Kenny Green, a dedicated Parent Volunteer, and Rabbi Lior Chakotai, the Menahel of AMIT Modiin High School for Boys. Together, they make up the Trigon 5990 team that competed in an international robotics competition in Houston, Texas. Despite the fierce competition, the Trigon 5990 team remained true to their values and beliefs. When the final stage of the competition fell on Shabbos, they chose not to compromise their observance of the day of rest. Instead, they wrote a letter explaining their decision and handed it to the announcer. To their surprise, students from all over the world stood up and applauded their decision. The announcer then addressed the crowd and said, "Thank you for the reminder that there are other things outside the world of robotics that are also important." This inspiring story of commitment and dedication to one's values will leave you feeling empowered and motivated to stay true to your own beliefs, no matter the circumstances. To support Team Trigon 5990, please visit https://trigon5990.com/our-sponsors/ For more information please see - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz2ldH1ihdQ https://trigon5990.com/ https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/team/5990 https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc   --------------------------   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 Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon is an internationally acclaimed posek as well as an author, educator, lecturer, and social innovator. Individuals and communities from around the globe turn to Rav Rimon regarding complex questions in Halacha. His responses and works on Halacha are shaping the contemporary Jewish world. For Rav Rimon, innovation in Torah and Chessed come hand in hand. Sulamot, under the leadership of Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon, reimagines the way that Jewish education is taught and studied, making it accessible, inspiring, and empowering to children and adults alike. In Israel, Sulamot has revolutionized the study of Halacha and Mishnah providing materials to Misrad Hachinuch’s schools. The English department at Sulamot has successfully adapted and customized these materials to Jewish education all over the English-speaking world. For more information about Sulamot please visit www.sulamot.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 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 Rabbi Dr. Gil S. Perl is the CEO of the Gisela and Daniel Ades Foundation and the Founding Head of School of the Jewish Leadership Academy. With a BA from the University of Pennsylvania, an MA and PhD from Harvard University, rabbinical ordination from Yeshiva University, and fifteen years of experience leading highly regarded college preparatory K-12 Jewish Day Schools, Rabbi Dr. Perl is a nationally recognized leader in Jewish education. In his previous role as Head of School of Kohelet Yeshiva and Chief Academic Officer of the Kohelet Foundation, Rabbi Perl led the team that designed and launched Yeshiva Lab School, a highly innovative elementary and middle school in suburban Philadelphia intended to re-imagine what Jewish Day School can and ought to be. Under his leadership, Yeshiva Lab School merged with Kohelet Yeshiva High School to create the Philadelphia area’s only Modern Orthodox K-12 Jewish day school. He is now in Maimi, Florida and the leader of the Jewish Leadership Academy which is a new Middle and High School under Modern Orthodox auspices aimed at Miami’s most academically able and ambitious students.  Its mission is to provide a world-class education in an atmosphere that connects students to their Jewish heritage while inspiring and empowering them to live lives of service to others. More information can be found at www.jlamiami.org Follow Rabbi Perl on his blog gilperl.com and on Twitter @gperl  -------------------------- 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://anchor.fm/yerachmiel-garfield/support

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Tzivos Hashem was founded by Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe in the fall of 1980 to serve the physical and spiritual needs of Jewish children. Participants in Tzivos Hashem programs are youngsters under the age of Bar/Bat Mitzvah from backgrounds spanning the spectrum of levels of Jewish education and commitment to Jewish affiliation, without regard to social and economic status. From its headquarters in Brooklyn, Tzivos Hashem spearheads the trend to revive Jewish identity in children and provide them with a Jewish education through informal and entertaining programs, modern cutting edge teaching methods, first-class publications and personal encounters. Enrollment in Tzivos Hashem and following its program of increasing in Torah study and performance of Mitzvos, prepares today’s children for a seamless transition into Jewish adulthood, ensuring the continuity of time-honored Jewish values and traditions. For more information, please visit www.TziviosHashem.comor www.thechidon.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 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://anchor.fm/yerachmiel-garfield/support

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Berel Wein Shlit'a is a distinguished Talmid Chachom and author of many Seforim and books. He is a former Rosh Yeshiva and community Rav, creator of a popular series on Jewish history, a member of the Illinois Bar, a former Director of the Orthodox Union and the founder of the highly regarded Destiny Foundation. He currently lives in Yerushalayim. More information about Rabbi Wein and his projects can be found at www.jewishdestiny.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 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://anchor.fm/yerachmiel-garfield/support

ABOUT THIS EPISODE JSAT (Judaic Studies Standardized Achievement Test) – Level 5, 7 and 8 The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools is proud to offer Jewish Day Schools the opportunity to make data-driven decisions in their Judaic Studies classroom. The JSAT exams were developed in collaboration with Jewish Day Schools across North America and provide educators and school administrators with comprehensive and objective data that can help guide classroom instruction. More information about the JSAT exams and other work of CoJDS is available on the Consortium’s website https://www.cojds.org/. If you would like to discuss the exam with Rabbi Daum, he can be reached via 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. For more information or to suggest a guest, please email [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yerachmiel-garfield/support

ABOUT THIS EPISODE MaDYK is a universal screening assessment of Hebrew reading skills which give teachers the ability to simply and easily assess and monitor a child’s Hebrew reading level.  MaDYK offers educators a quick, practical and innovative way to periodically assess and continually monitor students' Hebrew reading skills. This system delivers accurate information about each child and can be used to create personalized strategies to help students' achieve Hebrew reading success. ​Academic research by the creators of MaDYK, in consultation with Acadience Learning, has led to the development of international benchmarks of Hebrew reading skills. These benchmarks help determine the reading level of individual students and help educators create plans for further assessment and intervention based on the specific needs of each student. Schools may have their own measures and assessments that give some indication of student learning. However, MaDYK's database ensures accurate and reliable information about student's Hebrew reading skills. ​MaDYK is influenced by the extensive research which indicates that a child's ability to read is a significant predictor of overall academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success. The MaDYK team is committed to supporting and advancing children's literacy skills. For more information please visit www.madyk.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://anchor.fm/yerachmiel-garfield/support

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Avraham Yitzchok Levene ZT'L was the Rav of the Lower Merion Synagogue in Philadelphia for many years. The Rav was known for his loving style and the joy he brought to so many. Having been heavily influenced by his paternal grandfather, Rabbi Arye Levin ZT'L, and many other great men and women of the previous generation, he approached chinuch using a method of love and joy. In this episode, his talmid, the host, shares his personal experiences with Rabbi Levene ZT’L and how his approach has influenced so many people. This episode is being released before the Rav’s shloshim, which will be on Teves 24 5783. To read a fascinating article about Rabbi Levene ZT”L please go to https://mishpacha.com/lead-like-a-lion/ If you have any memories you would like to share with the family, please 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. For more information or to suggest a guest, please email [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yerachmiel-garfield/support

ABOUT THIS EPISODE News on the Run is a comprehensive and well-rounded current events packet that students receive weekly via email or printed by the school in their learning packets. Every issue, in each of our three levels, features news articles that are carefully selected for our students as well as general interest articles on a vast array of subject matter that students find fascinating. The weekly (32) current events program is emailed to your inbox for you to print for your students. The program is used by many schools and Yeshivos in the tri state and out of town cities. Level Pre-One – Grade 1 Level One – Grades 2-3 Level Two – Grades 4-5 Level Three - Grades 6-8 For samples, references and pricing, please call 732-367-7232 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. For more information or to suggest a guest, please email [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yerachmiel-garfield/support

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Talent Educators is a global initiative that aims to address the growing challenge of recruiting and retaining high-quality educators in Jewish education. To achieve our goals, we map the demand in Jewish formal and informal education, profile those who can deliver, and ultimately match them successfully while providing them with a support network and mentoring. Our long-term goal is to discover untapped talent, those who, with the right training, mentoring and support, can become excellent Jewish educators. For more information, please see our website www.talenteducators.org or email us 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 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://anchor.fm/yerachmiel-garfield/support

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rav Shaya Cohen founded the Priority-1 organization in 1987 to address educational challenges that arise in the Jewish community, and he has been the Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh and Kollel Ner Yehoshua since 1992. Rav Cohen used his 30+ years of experience dealing with students from across the spectrum of the Yeshiva system to establish Teach to Reach - an initiative that prevents and addresses challenges faced in the Yeshiva system. Its workshops and resources have guided thousands of educators and parents to inspire their children to a lifelong love of Torah and Yiddishkeit. Rav Shaya Cohen can be reached at [email protected] and resources can be found on the website www.weteachtoreach.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 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://anchor.fm/yerachmiel-garfield/support

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Raphael Alter has spent the last 20 years developing and implementing Limudei Kodesh and Chol software that is being used in over 75 Yeshiva Day School. He has also created a Professional Development Division focused on teacher and student success in the classroom. Everything provided by Lomdei to schools is always done with the utmost sensitivity to meet the cultural and hashkafic needs in order to ensure maximum success. In this episode we explore his journey and the high quality softwares that Lomdei has made available to our schools. Lomdei Learning Platform: The Premier Torah-Learning Software Platform in Jewish Day Schools. Equipped with an expansive library of ready made skill building Limudei Kodesh content. Title II & IV Approved + no Internet necessary Visit www.lomdei.com for more info Lomdei BPL Program: Lomdei’s Blended & Personalized Learning (BPL) Professional Development Program geared towards the curricular needs & Religious Values of Mosdos Torah. Title II & IV Approved Visit www.lomdei.com for more info Colorkeys: State of the Art computerized Jewish Music Program, full class participation, many Jewish songs included.  Title IV Approved + no Internet necessary Visit www.Colorkeys.com for more info -------------------- 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 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