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For parents of Jewish children considering a day school in the Charleston area, a Jewish education offers a unique opportunity. According to Golda Meir, the Israeli prime minister and stateswoman, eve … read more

Three weeks ago, Lauren Laderman left Camp Young Judaea-Texas after serving as the unit head for 14-year-olds this summer.Then Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast, and Laderman was back at camp, this … read more

Ilana Herman, a senior at the New World School of the Arts in Miami, knows full well why it's important for StandWithUs, the international Israel education organization, to have a presence on local hi … read more

With August more than half over, the school-supply shopping sprees, first-day fashion decisions and maybe even a little last-minute summer reading are underway. Even if some kids are less than excited … read more

A newly published school book, The State of Israel: Prime Ministers, teaches students about the 12 individuals who have led Israel since its founding in 1948.This book allows students to learn about D … read more

Who should educate our children? As a head of school of a Modern Orthodox high school, I raise this issue because I fear we too often adopt a wrongheaded approach in answering that question.This wrong … read more

August has always played a significant role in my life.I moved to Florida, started my career at the Jewish Journal, and for most children, school was back in session during that month.When I was get … read more

LONGMEADOW - A Jewish Day School that has been an institution in the Greater Springfield Jewish community for generations will not open for classes this school year.The decision to close Heritage … read more