Jewish education
Top Jewish educators from around the world selected as finalists for the 2026 Yael Awards
"Education is the most important investment we can make for a strong Jewish future.”
Learning Hebrew in bomb shelters: How Dnipro Jewry endures Russian invasion
Tulsa’s Jewish community pushes back on Oklahoma Jewish charter school proposal
Affordable tuition for 2026: The resolution Jewish education needs this New Year's - opinion
How has Jewish education in the Diaspora been affected since October 7?
The role that Israel plays in Jewish life in the Diaspora has taken on a new significance, with the Hamas attacks and the Swords of Iron War, coupled with the rapid spread of global antisemitism.
Hadar’s new plan has it minting rabbis, opening synagogues. Is it a denomination now?
Over time, Hadar’s brand of “traditional egalitarian” study and observance gained adherents and its programs reached a broader class of Jewish laypeople, professionals and educators.
Tel Aviv parents protest against decrease in religious study curriculum for kids
"We were very surprised to see dozens of hours of Tanakh lessons removed from the curriculum," said Dorit Yitzhak, CEO of the Meirim organization.
Who will teach the next generation of Jewish children? - opinion
We need to take up the baton to catalyze a new era for educators.
Counterpoint turns 50: Celebrating the Jewish education program's success
The story of one of the most successful informal Jewish education programs in the English-speaking world.
Rising antisemitism, war in Israel causes 226% increase in adult Jewish learners
“We recognized the heightened need for educational resources within the Jewish community right after the Hamas attacks and the global rise in antisemitism."
Jewish schools must embrace Sephardi and Mizrahi culture - opinion
What do students learn about Sephardi and Mizrahi artists? What melodies are used in prayer? How are holiday programs structured?
Antisemitism shouldn't be our only focus - opinion
Today, more than ever, we must busy ourselves with positive expressions of Jewishness, peppering our lives with learning, understanding, observance, connections, and community.
Traveling to Israel today still has valuable lessons to teach - opinion
The trust and respect developed and cultivated during the pandemic are vital now as educators face unprecedented challenges in a post-October 7 world.
Post-October 7, teachers gather to secure the future of Jewish education
Between Monday and Wednesday the Yael Foundation hosted a conference to gather Jewish educators and community leaders to discuss ideas for improving Jewish education.
