Joyous Jewish living and learning at Schechter Manhattan

Kids like to shake the lulav. Over my years at Schechter Manhattan…

We Love the Schechter Manhattan Community!

As we gathered together for tfilah on Thursday morning, the…

The Lessons of Selichot: Empathy and Perspective-Taking

As we look towards Rosh Hashana this coming week, we are in the…

Daf Kesher 2017-2018: Year in Review

Looking back at my Daf Kesher columns from 2017-2018, I think…

08 Jun On Democracy and Learning for a Cause: Students writing about important issues

On Democracy: Student writing about important issues Last…

01 Jun Schechter Manhattan Student Concerts

This week Schechter Manhattan students gathered to share the…

25 May Health and Sexuality Education at Schechter Manhattan

Recently the 6th-grade students and I have been talking about…

11 May In Appreciation of Teachers

The teachers had roasted marshmallows all over their hands but…

04 May Clear Routines Plus Interesting Work Makes for Engaged Students

Last week I was pleased to welcome a group of Israeli educators…

27 Apr Join me at the Schechter Manhattan Gala!

I am very excited for the upcoming Schechter Manhattan Gala.…