Guest Bloggers

Over the past few years, I have had the opportunity to mentor educational directors from various parts of the country through my work with MATAN. The goal of these mentorships, as a component of [...]

In recognition of Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month, Rabbi Paul Kipnes is the second contributor to our weekly D’var Torah (word of Torah) where guest bloggers will link the week’s Torah [...]

The following is an excerpt from a stunning sermon written by Rabbi Rachel Ackerman, Director of Education at Temple Shalom in Chevy Chase, Maryland and a participant in the DC Cohort of the [...]

“Excuse me, where’s the parenting section?” “What exactly are you looking for?” “Nothing specific,” I lied. “Just browsing.” The truth was that I had just come from the doctor, where I had been [...]

In recognition of Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month, Rabbi Ami Hersh is the first contributor to our weekly D’var Torah (word of Torah) where guest bloggers will link the week’s Torah portion [...]

It never fails—just when the worst of my seasonal affective “blahs” kicks in, it’s time for Tu Bishevat, the Jewish celebration of trees, taking care of the earth and celebrating the cycles of [...]

The Jewish community recognizes Jewish Disability Awareness Month (JDAM) for the seventh consecutive February. JDAM has inspired so many Jewish communities and organizations to participate in [...]

At this time of year, we are beginning the Book of Exodus, the story of our liberation from Egypt.  Amidst all the imagery, drama and power, I am drawn to two conflicting images of Moses. Early [...]

You never know what you’re going to get with Jared. Some days he barely utters a peep as he chews on a straw. Other days, Jared has no interest in sitting with his parents or, for that matter, [...]

As educators, we focus a lot on our students with special needs and our teachers. But there’s another piece that we need to focus on, too: the “parent piece.” I’d like to take off my educator’s [...]