Written by Behrman House Staff, 06 of August, 2013

Welcome Students Back to the Community with a Lesson About Kehillah

By introducing students to the value of kehillah and helping them recognize their part in their community, you’ll give them the key to a global Jewish community rich with traditions, history, values, language, and support.

Written by Behrman House Staff, 06 of August, 2013

Get in the High Holidays Spirit with a Daily #BlogElul Post

For the month of Elul (8/7 – 9/4), Rabbi Phyllis Sommer is inviting bloggers, tweeters, facebookers, instagrammers, viners, pinners, and all other social media-ers to post and share things about High Holy Day themes.

Written by Behrman House Staff, 23 of July, 2013

11 Tips for Planning and Leading Vibrant Family Services

Anyone can easily plan and lead vibrant family services that will help their community thrive. Here are 11 tips to help you create a welcoming, fun, educational space where everyone can experience the joy of prayer.

Written by Behrman House Staff, 23 of July, 2013

New OLC Features Mean a Faster, Simpler Start to the School Year

We've added a new features to the Online Learning Center, and more are coming! Adding students and teachers to the OLC is getting simpler and faster.

Written by Behrman House Staff, 22 of July, 2013

What Makes Me Feel Jewish? Nine Questions to Guide Students on an Exploration of their Jewish Identity

This summer many of our students are enjoying the singular experience of a Jewish camp, and as part of that experience, developing a sense of themselves as Jews. How can we build on these experiences once our students return to us in the fall?

Written by Behrman House Staff, 22 of July, 2013

Now Students Can Learn Hebrew Prayers in Any Order and at Their Own Pace with Kol Yisrael Complete

Design the Hebrew curriculum that works best for your students. Let students work on 30 prayers and blessings in any order at their own pace with Kol Yisrael Complete.

Written by Behrman House Staff, 17 of July, 2013

How Will You Foster Greater Engagement with Israel this Year?

Israel is a vital element of Jewish identity, yet many North American Jews may feel ambivalent about it today. How do we address that ambivalence in a positive way?

Written by Behrman House Staff, 16 of July, 2013

NewCAJE4: Workshops You Don't Want to Miss

There are tons of workshops to choose from at the 4th Annual NewCAJE Conference covering topics such as alternative models in Jewish education, life-long learning, arts, technology, and curriculum development.

Written by Behrman House Staff, 16 of July, 2013

The Public Health Problem of Bullying

Bullying is prevalent, harmful, and a significant public health hazard. But what does this have to do with Jewish education?

Written by Behrman House Staff, 11 of July, 2013

This Rosh Hashanah Help Young Families Develop Friendships and Jewish Bonds with a Welcome to Services Designed Just for Them

This Rosh Hashanah is the perfect opportunity to welcome and engage young families, create community among them, and begin to build the strong relationships that will keep them coming back.