When asked by Rona Novick for my favorite quote about Jewish Education, I went to the classic handbook of Jewish ethics, Pirkei Avot. Here is why this Mishna from Hillel one is my favorite for both teachers and students - 🧵.

Excited to start teaching a new course on “Happiness: Torah and Psychological Approaches” for the YUStrausCenter at Yeshiva University What are your favorite approaches and go to sources on happiness?

Writing for Aish, Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Schiffman, Assistant Professor Azrieli Graduate School, spotlights the Rabbinic belief that positive change and growth are always possible. Rabbi Schiffman is currently teaching the Straus course Psychology and Jewish Thought aish.com/theres-always-…

I'm starting a new writing series on Pirkei Avot and Psychology - you can access through JewishPress.com Jewish Press in Print or you can subscribe on my site - psychedfortorah.com/subscribe The introductory essay is on the importance of articulating your WHY psychedfortorah.com/post/start-wit…

Join a virtual tour of innovative, student-centered practices in Jewish Education. An amazing opportunity to meet with colleagues and consider how these strategies might inspire your teaching. Limited space available. Apply now at yu.edu/azrieli/on-the…

Jewish studies teachers in day schools are invited to apply for the On The Move Fellowship at Azrieli Graduate School (Azrieli Graduate School ). Apply now at yu.edu/azrieli/on-the… . Funding for this Fellowship is being provided through a grant from the Mayberg Foundation.

It was a pleasure hosting eight incredible students from Yeshiva University’ MafTeach School Community Fellowship. This was the first of the fellows’ three visits, and we look forward to welcoming this amazing group of young men and women back to Kohelet Yeshiva later in the year!

What 3 pieces of Torah would you take with you on a Desert Island? Listen to my choices on the Desert Island Torah Podcast - Psychology Edition! Thank you Darcey Walters for the invitation! open.spotify.com/episode/7AHglZ… podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-…

An incredible opportunity to learn with Dr. Erica Brown

Check out the cover story on our Restoring the American Story conference for educators w/ ⁦Azrieli Graduate School⁩, ⁦Prizmah-CJDS⁩, ⁦CivicSpirit⁩, ⁦Tikvah⁩ ⁦OpenDor Media⁩, ⁦Jack Miller Center⁩, ⁦Pepperdine School Public Policy⁩ and more! jewishjournal.com/cover_story/35…

Announcing the fourth edition of the Azrieli Haggadah Companion – On This Night We Are All Teachers. Available in YU Torah to Go and online at online.flippingbook.com/view/290649329/

1/4 “On March 19, 2023, at Yeshiva University’s Wilf Campus, the YUStrausCenter, in partnership with the Azrieli Graduate School, convened a historic conference across multiple organizations & faiths, titled ‘Restoring the American Story.’” blogs.yu.edu/news/american-…

Please watch (or listen) to Dean Rona Novick as she discusses bullying on the "Jews Next Dor" youtube.com/watch?v=LUqBkv… podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/12-…

Mazal tov to all of the Azrieli Graduate School of Yeshiva University graduates! May you continue to develop personally and professionally, educating and inspiring yourself and others for intellectual, emotional, moral, and spiritual growth!

We were thrilled to host a group of bright & talented Doctoral program students from Yeshiva University's Azrieli Graduate School. Through engaging & informative workshops led by our team members, these future leaders gained valuable insights into the inner workings of our community.

80-95% of college students procrastinate 50% do so consistently 20% of adults are chronic procrastinators 2,000 years ago, in a pithy apothegm, Rabbi Tarfon provided advice to combat procrastination and increase productivity His advice still rings true psychedfortorah.com/post/procrasti…

Azrieli professor David Pelcovitz was interviewed by Yair Menchel about emotional health for children - listen here! genaleph.org/podcast/emotio… youtu.be/NId0Ji5bYi0?si… podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…