Jewish education

Rock legend Steven Van Zandt’s new gig: Holocaust education

Van Zandt is looking to make his own mark in the world of Holocaust education through his educational initiative, TeachRock, which has, since 2013, provided K-12 lesson plans on a range of subjects.

Steven Van Zandt performs at Madison Square Garden on May 11, 2026 in New York City.
Schoolchildren board busses at an elementary school in Ashburn, Virginia.

Israel to invest NIS 100 million in Jewish education across North America amid rising antisemitism

Selma Blair on stage during the 3rd Jewish Media Awards at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on November 05, 2026 in New York City.

Emotional Selma Blair reflects on Jewish education, says her dream is to make aliyah to Israel

Members of the National Education Association and allies in Congress rally outside Secretary of Education nominee Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing on February 12, 2025 in Washington, DC.

When Jewish teachers fight back: American Jewish teachers push back against antisemitism - opinion


Teaching complexity and nuance: Jewish education is not just black and white - opinion

The late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks suggests achieving this by teaching our students to think dialectically.

FIFTH-GRADE STUDENTS celebrate Hanukkah. While the Hanukkah miracle was an unambiguous victory of good over evil, it is rare to find such clear distinctions in contemporary society, says the writer.

Jewish education as a shield: Empowering children against rising antisemitism – opinion

In times of rising hate, Jewish education empowers children to thrive and preserve their heritage.

 Members of the Jewish community collect their children from school in north London January 20, 2015

Now is the time to invest in Jewish day schools for a stronger Jewish future – opinion

How Jewish day schools are creating vibrant communities and a resilient Jewish future.

 SOLOMON SCHECHTER ACADEMY in Montreal: Rarely has there been a more auspicious time for Jewish day schools in North America, says the writer.

Yael Foundation: Empowering Jewish students to choose Jewish education

The Yael Foundation has introduced a groundbreaking leadership program for Jewish school principals worldwide, empowering them to transform their schools into top choices for Jewish students.

 Principal course, Yael Foundation.

New Jewish school in NYC draws interest with classical curriculum amid cultural shifts

Emet Classical Academy, a new Jewish school in NYC, opens its doors with a classical education model, drawing real interest from families seeking an alternative to progressive educational values.

 Emet Academy.

Education as the key to Jewish resilience and global impact - opinion

Amid rising challenges, Jewish education must stay a priority, nurturing future leaders to ensure Jewish children not only survive but thrive.

 ‘THERE IS only one way to change the world, and that is through education,’ wrote the late UK chief rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

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.

 An illustrative image reflecting how the events in Israel impacted Jewish education.

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.

Yael Jaffe, a member of Hadar's first cohort of rabbinic ordinees, learns in the New York beit midrash, or study hall, of the Jewish learning and programming center.

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.

 Protesters in Hod Hasharon near the home of Education Minister Yoav Kisch calling for equal military service

Who will teach the next generation of Jewish children? - opinion

We need to take up the baton to catalyze a new era for educators.

 AN ACTIVITY in solidarity with Israel takes place at the Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy – Jewish Day School in Stamford, Connecticut.