Leora Raikin, the executive director of the David Labkovski Project, shares the story of her uncle, a survivor, and discusses the way his story informs her vision for the future of Holocaust education.
With no guest this week, Jody and Shara talk about the origin of the name of the podcast, discuss the value of reflective teaching, and give teaching advice to their younger selves.
Dr. Johannah Sohn, the Head of School at Adat Ariel Day School in Los Angeles, talks with us about her vision for Jewish education. She explains how design thinking and project-based learning pedagogies are at the forefront of her student-centered approach.
Dr. Bonnie Sharfman, DeLeT Induction Program Coordinator at Hebrew Union College, discusses her career as an educator and her experience mentoring teachers in Jewish day schools.
Rebecca Berger, a teacher at Sinai Akiba Academy, discusses her students' partnership with a local Muslim school.
Rabbi Scott Westle, the Rabbi-in-Residence at Heschel Day School, talks about the program he will be implementing this coming year with his students in conjunction with PATH in Los Angeles.