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The Jews Next DorThe Jews Next DorLearning From Our Children | Rabbi Yair MenchelSometimes the best way to improve as a parent is by learning from our children. How do we do that? Our host, Rabbi Yair Menchel brings a lesson for this week's parenting in the Parsha to teach us this simple but fundamental answer. Good Shabbos!2024-06-1401 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next DorRecognizing the Individual In Our ChildrenHow do we fulfill חנוך לנער על פי דרכו in the fullest sense? How do we parent towards each child's individuality? Rabbi Yair Menchel shares an idea of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks on Parshat Bamidbar to answer these questions. Enjoy!2024-06-0703 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next DorChanging the Way Our Children View Themselves - Parenting in the Parsha Emor - Rabbi Yair MenchelThe way our children view themselves is vital to influencing their everyday actions, and their self-esteem and confidence. How can we help our children view themselves in a more positive light? How can we help them realize and focus on the greatness within them? Our host, Rabbi Yair Menchel, takes us through an insight from this weeks Parsha, to develop this more fundamental idea of how we, as parents, can play a vital role in this aspect of our children's development. Enjoy!2024-05-1704 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next DorThought Out Or Impulsive? Which Type of Parent Are We? Parenting in the Parsha | Achrei Mos | Rabbi Yair MenchelWhat type of decision making do you model for your children? Are you thought out or impulsive? This topic is related to this week's Parsha, where we discuss the key part of the יום כיפור עבודה and the lesson we can learn towards our parenting. Enjoy!2024-05-0302 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next DorPre-Pesach Series | Preparing for Each Step of the Hagaddah with Yair Daar How should parents prepare for the Seder? What should be our goals when preparing the Seder? How to engage children of all ages? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! In preparation for Pesach, we are talking to Yair Daar who has been a Jewish educator and administrator for the past 15 years and is currently working at Yeshivat He’Atid in New Jersey. He is also involved in the organization of Moshava Ba'ir summer camps and various workshops. Yair emphasizes the importance of creating a positive feeling around the Seder and presenting the story in a way th...2024-04-1638 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next DorTeaching our Children the Power of Our Thoughts For Happiness - Tzav - Rabbi Yair MenchelThe conversation highlights the power of thoughts and how they can determine our happiness. It tells the story of Danny and Ron, where Danny's positive perspective brings him joy while Ron's negative thoughts make him unhappy. The story emphasizes the importance of how we perceive situations and the impact it has on our well-being. The message is applicable to both children and adults, encouraging them to clean their thought glasses and see the world in a positive light. Takeaways Our thoughts have a significant influence on our happiness. The way we perceive situations...2024-03-2906 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next DorHelping Ourselves and Our Children Slow Down and Smell the Roses - Pekudei | Rabbi Yair MenchelWhy is there a break in the special מפטיר's this week, and what lesson can we learn from it? How do we help ourselves slow down, and then model and teach our children this important skill too. Enjoy this week's Parenting in the Parsha, which answers these questions and more. Good Shabbos! Summary: In this conversation, Rabbi Yair Menchel discusses the importance of taking time to reflect and think creatively. He emphasizes the need for breaks in our busy lives and draws parallels to the breaks in the Parashahs. Rabbi Menchel suggests that these breaks allow us to analyze and r...2024-03-1506 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next DorCreating a Shabbos Atmosphere in Our Homes | Parshas Vayakhel | Rabbi Yair MenchelHow do we create a Shabbos atmosphere in our homes? How do we help our children to realize how important it is? Enjoy the parable which help us to gain a deeper appreciation for Shabbos, along with specific tips to bring the Shabbos atmosphere to our homes. Takeaways Shabbos is a recurring and important topic in the Torah. Shabbos is a medicine for the Jewish people, healing them from the distractions and worries of the weekday. Parents should model the importance of Shabbos and create a meaningful Shabbos experience for their children. Treating...2024-03-0805 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next DorReframing Mistakes in Parenting | Parenting in the Parsha - Rabbi Yair MenchelThis Parenting in the Parsha explores the theme of forgiveness and reframing mistakes in parenting. It begins by discussing the colossal mistake made by the Jewish people in the Torah portion. Moshe's reaction and reframing of the mistake as an opportunity for learning is highlighted. The importance of teaching children to accept their mistakes and focus on improvement is emphasized. The conversation then delves into the significance of forgiveness, using the story of Judy and Rose as an example. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the importance of forgiving others and ourselves in raising self-reflective and growth-oriented children. 2024-03-0106 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor62. 3 Practical Ways to Raise Children with Self-Esteem | Rabbi Yair MenchelHow do we help our children not to define themselves based on how others see them? How do we help children see their self-worth? How to help them build their self-esteem? In this episode, we will talk about proven techniques to build up your child's self-esteem from the inside out. Discover how focusing on their interests and giving them space to shine can help them feel truly seen. Find out why the praise you give matters more than you think - and how to offer feedback that boosts instead of breaks them down. 2024-02-0414 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor52. Lighting the Way: A Guide to Meaningful Chanukah Celebrations for Families | Rabbi Yair MenchelIn this episode, Rabbi Yair Menchel shares tips on how parents can make Chanukah a meaningful and fun experience for their children. He emphasizes the importance of creating a festive environment, involving children in the decorations, and building a family menorah. Rabbi Menchel also highlights the significance of making the lighting of the menorah a sacred moment and continuing the excitement with songs and dancing. He suggests engaging children in meaningful discussions, using Hanukkah as a time to learn, and giving experiences instead of material gifts. Additionally, he discusses the impact of family time experiences, meaningful gift giving, and...2023-12-0813 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next DorJewish Parenting Hacks: Navigate the Unnavigatable | Rabbi Phil KareshNavigating the uncharted waters of Jewish parenting can be daunting, especially during times of crisis. Yet, in this heartwarming episode of The Jews Next Dor podcast, we delve into the world of parenting through the eyes of faith and community. Join host Rabbi Yair Menchel and special guest, Rabbi Phil Karesh, as they share invaluable insights into managing family dynamics amidst the Israel crisis. Rabbi Karesh, the director of GenAleph and a seasoned leader, offers a unique perspective on resilience, spiritual guidance, and the importance of maintaining positivity while raising the next generation of passionate community members. Rabbi Karesh...2023-12-0139 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor48. Parenting as a Soldier: A Firsthand Report | Rav Zach Frisch & Rav Yonatan HirschhornThis episode features two Israeli soldiers who are currently serving in the military during the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. One of the guests, Yair Hershorn, shares his experience finding out about the war while at Shabbat services with his children. He describes the emotional process of being called up to serve and having to leave his family. The other soldier, Zachary Freshwater, talks about what it was like to reunite with his kids after 10 days apart. Throughout the episode, the soldiers discuss parenting challenges like explaining the situation to young children and maintaining communication through FaceTime calls...2023-11-051h 03The Jews Next DorThe Jews Next DorParenting in the Parsha - Parshat VayeraEnjoy this brief idea for ways to engage our children in the Parsha where we learn about the חסד of אברהם to increase the חסד, acts of kindness, in our homes.2023-11-0303 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor46. Practical Strategies to Become a More Empathic Parent | Rabbi Dr. Alex MondrowWelcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We have the amazing pleasure to be talking with Rabbi Dr. Alex Mondrow. Rabbi Dr. Mondrow served as the Rav of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine Synagogue. He currently maintains a private psychology practice in Yerushalayim and Teaneck and is a mental health advisor at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) -Yeshiva University. He teaches widely on the topics related to Torah, psychology, and the intersection of the two. We talk about the importance of empathic parenting and how...2023-11-0244 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor45. Parenting in Unprecedented Times | Rav Mordechai Burg, Rav Natanel Lebowitz & Rav Michael OlshinAs sirens wail in the night and uncertainty looms over the homeland, these are challenging times to raise children in Israel. But even in the midst of fear and turmoil, the spiritual leaders and parents featured in this episode are demonstrating resilience, strength, and hope. Despite their own worries for sons on the frontline or daughters living under threat, they open their homes and hearts to share hard-earned wisdom on parenting through crisis. Tune in to hear how faith, service, and community are helping families navigate this difficult time, and gain...2023-10-261h 18The Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor44. Compassion Instead of Control: Parenting Style for Hearing & Empowering Children | Rochelle GarfieldWelcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We have an incredible opportunity to talk to Rochelle Garfield, a speech-language pathologist, a dyslexia lecturer, and an author. She is also giving parenting courses and, in this episode, we will talk about her unusual and amazing parenting style. Rochelle will provide some fascinating insights into the parenting style focused on positive communication, empathy, and respect, through techniques like “active listening” and "I-statements". These techniques help children feel heard and empower them to solve problems on their own. Discover how reflecting emotions and...2023-10-2229 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor43. How to Parent with Purpose: Understanding Parenting Styles | Blimie HellerWhat are 4 main parenting styles? What is your parenting style? Are you helping or hurting your child? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! This episode kicks off our series about parenting styles, the next topic of our parenting hierarchy, which we took a long break from due to the various Chagim and back to school. We are so glad to welcome Blimie Heller again and have another incredible and eye-opening episode on parenting, this time, on different parenting styles. Blimie Heller is famously known for creating amazing content on her Instagram page called Unconditional Parenting. She...2023-10-2059 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor42. Parenting Tips for Talking to Your Children About War in Israel | Rabbi Yair MenchelThis episode features Rabbi Yair Menchel who provides guidance and advice to parents on parenting and communicating with children of all ages during the difficult time we are in with the war in Israel. He emphasizes the importance of validating children's emotions, compartmentalizing adult stress, and modeling healthy coping strategies. Through discussing an adapted story about the war in Israel, Rabbi Menchel offers tips for age-appropriate conversations with young kids. For tweens and teens, he recommends listening without judgment, being prepared to discuss tough questions, and finding ways for them to contribute positively. Overall, the episode aims to help...2023-10-1726 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor41. Heartfelt Upbringing: A Dad's Tale of Raising Us | Rabbi Gary MenchelIn this captivating mini-episode of "The Jews Next Dor" podcast, listeners are invited into an intimate conversation between the host and their father, delving into the intricacies of parenting and family dynamics. With candor and reflection, the father shares a tapestry of insights from their parenting journey, weaving together threads of sibling closeness, treasured family time around the dinner table, and a shared commitment to their Jewish heritage and community. The narrative takes a turn towards growth, as the father openly discusses past missteps and the evolution of their parenting approach, placing emphasis on nurturing individuality and independence in...2023-10-0216 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor40. 5 Creative Ways to Make Sukkot Memorable for Kids | Sari KopitnikoffThis episode of the Jews Next Door podcast features Sari Kopitnikoff, a bestselling Jewish author and creator of educational games and programs, as the guest. Sari shares many creative ideas for bringing meaning, intention, and playfulness (MIP) to celebrating Sukkot with children of all ages. She discusses practical ways to build excitement for younger kids through storytelling and activities that make time in the sukkah feel cozy.  For older children, Sari suggests engaging them through discussion and games that connect the traditions and history of Sukkot to their experiences. Throughout the interview, she provides numerous suggestions for i...2023-09-2635 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor39. Practical Advice on How to Prepare Children for Yamim Noraim - Mrs. Sharon RichterHow to prepare our home for Yamim Noraim? How to help children understand and relate to Yamim Noraim? How to get ready for Yom Tov? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We are having an amazing conversation with Mrs. Sharon Richter, or as some know her, Morah Sarah. Mrs. Richter has been the Lower School Associate Principal of Judaic Studies at Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy (SAR) since 2005. She began her career at SAR in 1986 as a Judaic studies teacher after receiving a bachelor’s degree in Judaic studies from Stern College for Women at Yeshiva University. Sh...2023-09-2013 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor38. How to Prepare Children for Teshuva - Rabbi Judah MischelHow to explain Teshuva to your children? How to prepare yourself and your family for Teshuva? What strategies to use to create Teshuva consciousness? Welcome back to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We are glad to have the amazing Rabbi Judah Mischel as our guest today! Rabbi Judah Mischel is the Executive Director of Camp HASC, the Hebrew Academy for Special Children. He is the Mashpiah of OU-NCSY, founder of Tzama Nafshi, and the author of the newly published Baderech: Along the Path of Teshuva. We are talking about...2023-09-181h 01The Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor37. Pre-Rosh Hashonah Parenting with Rabbi Shmuel ReichmanHow important is our own self-development for your children? How to help children find their true selves and grow? How to enable children to deeply connect to HaShem? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! Our guest today is Rabbi Shmuel Reichman an international speaker, bestselling author, business coach, and the CEO of Self-Mastery Academy. He has lectured internationally on topics of Torah thought, psychology, leadership, and business, uniquely blending many areas of Torah and wisdom together. We are talking about the importance of self-development and a growth mindset, how to empower children and help them connect...2023-09-1053 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor36. Teens and The New School Year | Dr. David PelcovitzIn this episode of the Jews Next Door podcast, Rabbi Yair Menchel sits down with renowned child and adolescent psychology expert Dr. David Pelcovitz to address the pressing issue of teenagers' fears as they face the challenges of going back to school. Discover invaluable insights and practical tips for parents to support their teens during this transitional period. From academic pressures to social anxiety, this conversation covers it all, emphasizing the importance of parental presence, active listening, and validation. Prepare your teenager to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially in the dynamic school environment. [00:00:00] Teens Back to School Fears: A...2023-09-0440 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor35. Conquering Back to School, Jitters Part 1: A Guide for Parents of 1st-8th GradersThis podcast episode provided guidance for both parents and children in preparing for the new school year. The experts discussed common fears around returning to school and strategies parents can implement at home, such as celebrating past achievements, empowering children to handle social challenges, and roleplaying difficult scenarios. They emphasized the critical partnership between parents and schools, and how parents need to manage their own emotions to support their children. The impact of technology use and the COVID pandemic on children's anxiety and resilience was also addressed. Practical tips were offered around building self-esteem, dealing with tantrums, and utilizing...2023-09-031h 06The Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor34. Power of Parent-School Partnership with Rabbi Gary MenchelDive into this captivating podcast as Rabbi Gary Menchel and his son, our podcast host, Rabbi Yair Menchel, unravel the dynamic world of parental-school partnerships. With insights that go beyond the ordinary, Rabbi Menchel sheds light on how this partnership is the secret sauce for a child's triumph in academia and their deep-rooted connection to Judaism. Get ready for a journey through trust-building, respect-forging, and the art of transparent, open conversations between parents and schools. Discover invaluable advice on how parents can supercharge their children's learning journey, while schools learn to empower teachers with the art of effective parental...2023-08-3135 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor33. Marriage Advice from the #1 Jewish Matchmaker | Aleeza Ben ShalomIn this episode of the "Jews Next Dor" podcast, we welcomes special guest Aliza Ben Shalom, known as the Jewish matchmaker from the Netflix show Jewish Matchmaking. Aliza shares her expertise and offers marriage advice, discussing the importance of conflict resolution skills in relationships. She emphasizes the significance of overcoming challenges and how it impacts the future of a couple's relationship. The conversation also explores the impact of Aliza's role on her own marriage and how it affected her children. Tune in to gain valuable insights into building a strong and resilient marriage. [00:00:00] Introduction [00:03:29] A conscious decision in parenting. [00:07:32...2023-08-2847 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor32. Inspiring Purposeful Parenting: Wisdom from Slovie Jungreis-Wolff - Book Release EpisodeIn this podcast episode featuring Slovie Jungreis-Wolff, the importance of social bias, alignment in parent-child relationships, and the challenges of modern parenting are explored. Slovie discusses her new book's themes of purposeful parenting, gratitude, and unity. She highlights the significance of trust, genuine connections, and technology's role in child development. The episode touches on the missing aspects in today's parenting, the roles of fathers and mothers in Yiddishkeit, and techniques for nurturing leadership skills. The takeaway emphasizes creating compassionate, purpose-driven homes that nurture each child's potential and inspire the future generation through patient and dedicated parenting. [0:00] Unmasking the Significance...2023-08-2545 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor31. Prioritizing Partnership: Making Marriage the Ultimate Priority - Shalom Bayis Deep Dive | Rabbi Yair MenchelIn this episode of the "Jews Next Dor" podcast, we wrap up our month of "Shalom Bayis," the harmony within marriage. Rabbi Yair Menchel discuss how true love is exemplified in the Torah by exploring the story of Adam and Eve. The concept of treating one's spouse as royalty, "חתן דומה למלך," is highlighted, emphasizing that marriage should be the top priority for both partners, even above the children. Effective communication and managing expectations are emphasized as essential components to prioritize the relationship. The technique of open communication, even during disagreements, is encouraged, along with the importance of presenting a unified front to children...2023-08-2014 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor30. When Marriage Challenges Affect Parenting - Shalom Bayis Intervention | Rabbi Jonathan Muskat and Dr. Yael MuskatWhat do we do when our marriage issues are effecting our parenting? What does a healthy marriage look like? How do marital problems affect our children? How to deal with marital problems and challenges? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! Our guests today are Rabbi Jonathan Muskat and his wife Dr. Yael Muskat, who answer these questions and more in this intervention episode of our month of Shalom Bayis. Rabbi Muskat is the Rabbi of the Young Israel of Oceanside, a Vice-President of the Rabbinical Council of America, a teacher, an administrator, and a Rebbe at...2023-08-131h 02The Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor29. Strengthening Marital Harmony: Unlocking Parental Effectiveness - Shalom Bayis Practical - Rabbi Dr. Dovid LessinHow can we take care of our own marriage so we can be the best parents we can be and nurture our children's nature? What practical steps can two partners do to improve their shalom bayis? How we respectfully disagree in front of children? Why is martial harmony so important for parenting? In this informative podcast, a seasoned psychotherapist, Rabbi Dr. Dovid Lessin, delves into the significance of enhancing marital harmony, or Shalom Bayis, as a means to enhance parental effectiveness, and answers these questions and much more. This is the second episode in this series, the practical episode...2023-08-061h 07The Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor28. Shalom Bayis and Children - Basics - Rabbi Dovid Rosman What is Shalom Bayis? How important it is for the development of children? How to achieve unity and harmony with your spouse? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor. We are so glad to have Rabbi David Rosman as our guest today. Rabbi Dovid Rosman is the Director of Yeshivat Aish HaTorah and a rebbe in the Advanced Beis Medrash Program. He lectures internationally on marriage and other relationships. He is also the author of the book Your Wife, Your Self: A Husband's Guide to Shalom Bayis. We are talking about Shalom Bayis and its importance for...2023-07-3048 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor27. From Tears to Reflection: Helping Children Navigate Loss on Tisha B'Av - Rabbi Larry Rothwachs and Sally Shatzkes How can parents help children to appreciate and really tap into the 3 weeks, the 9 days, and ultimately, Tisha B’av? How can parents model mourning when it is difficult for themselves to tap into the mourning?How can parents engage in discussions with their children about loss and create meaningful moments of reflection? Rabbi Larry Rothwachs and Sally Shatzkes answer these questions and much more in this week's episode of the Jews Next Dor, in a special 9 days edition episode. In this podcast, the focus is on guiding children in understanding and processing the loss and mourning of Tisha B...2023-07-2155 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor26. Our Child’s Relationship with Hashem - Charlie HararyHow do we inspiring our children to develop a relationship with Hashem? How do we fight apathy In children? How to help children connect In Tefillah Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! Today we have a great opportunity to talk to another amazing guest - Charlie Harary. Charlie Harary is an inspiring and very influential speaker who speaks for schools, universities, and institutions on a variety of topics and to audiences of various sizes and affiliations. He has created dozens of videos that have received worldwide...2023-07-191h 01The Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor25. How To Discipline Your Children Without Yelling - Mrs. Sarah Chana RadcliffeHow to stay calm and control your feelings as a parent? How to teach your children to control their feelings? What are the techniques to rewire children’s brains for desirable behavior? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We are so pleased to have Mrs. Sarah Chana Radcliffe as our guest today. She is a registered member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, practicing marriage, parenting, and individual counseling for over 40 years. Mrs. Radcliffe is the author of “No More Ticks”, “Raise Your Kids Without Raising Your Voice”, “Better Behavior Now”, “The Fear Fix”, “Harmony at Home”, and 6 othe...2023-07-0945 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor24. Raising Strong and Resilient Children - Rabbi Shimon RussellWhat does one do if their child is going off the derech? Why is a good attachment with children so important? How to raise strong and resilient children in this day and age? What are the pillars of the core sense of self? Our guest today is Rabbi Shimon Russell, a psychotherapist and a world authority on the challenges of “At-Risk” teens and young adults. His expertise is in the areas of marriage, parenting, education, adolescents, and treatment of unresolved early childhood trauma. He is the author of an amaz...2023-07-021h 14The Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor23. Pre-Camp Prep: How to Ensure Your Child Thrives at Summer Camp | Rabbi Natan FarberHow does a parent know when their child is ready for sleepaway camp? How can parent’s teach their children the importance of boundaries in a camp? What are the life lessons a child can learn at summer camp? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! This one of our special episodes where we have an opportunity to talk about pre camp, wherein parents can learn how to best prepare their children for a summer camp. We sat down with the incredibly talented and creative Rabbi Natan Farber, the director of Camp Dina and the Director of St...2023-06-2656 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor22. Your Children are Not Disrespectful - Rav Gav FriedmanWhat are our primary parenting goals? How to understand children better? How much do we influence children’s behavior? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We are so excited to talk to Rabbi Gavriel Friedman, an amazing teacher and motivational speaker who has spent the last decade studying and teaching in various Yeshivot throughout Jerusalem. He is currently teaching at Aish HaTorah Jerusalem, where his lectures highlight the entire gamut of Aish programs, including the Discovery Seminar, Jerusalem Fellowships, Executive Learning Center, etc. We are talking about teaching and parenting goals, having empathy and understanding children, an...2023-06-1928 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor21. Bringing children to their full potential - Rav Ahron LopianskyWhat is the most important parenting goal? How to be a good parent and a good role model to your child? How to help your child develop a relationship with Hashem? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We have the real pleasure to talk to Rav Aharon Lopiansky about bringing our children to their full potential and the best parenting practices to achieve that goal. Harav Ahron Lopiansky is Rosh Yeshiva of the Yeshiva Gedola of Greater Washington. In addition to giving daily shiurim at the Yeshiva, Rav Lopiansky is sought after as an international lecturer...2023-06-1256 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor20. Rav Yaakov Neuburger: Balanced and Thoughtful Parenting"When a child is challenging, it's important to realize that he/she doesn't want to be that way. When a parent/teacher realizes that fact, they will better appreciate that they are working toward the same goal as the child is" Rav Yaakov Neuburger is a Rosh Yeshiva at YU, as well as the Rav of of Congregation Beth Abraham in Bergenfield, N.J. offers incredible insights like these throughout this exceptional episode. Rav Neuburger is widely regarded as an authority on issues related to marital relationships and the purity of the Jewish home. He offers his...2023-06-051h 15The Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor19. Deep Dive – Child Safety – The Fundamental Need of a Child Is Safety (6/6)How to make sure your child is safe? What to do when your child is bullied or a bully? How to use technology safely and wisely? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! This month we talked about child safety and covered a lot of important topics, like technology, bullying, domestic abuse, child abuse, and substance abuse. It is an undeniable fact that a child needs to feel safe before anything else. Once we have provided safety to our child, we may start working on other things, like developing social skills or growing a passion for Judaism...2023-05-2928 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor18. Pre-Shavuos: 5 tips to get our children excited about TorahDo you want to help your children become excited about Torah this Shavuos? Have their own Kabbolas HaTorah? If yes, this episode is for you. We will go through 5 simple, yet important, tips for parents to help their children gain an appreciate for the Torah. #1 - It Starts With Us#2 - How to Make Torah Exciting#3 - Sacred Time#4 - Celebrate#5 - The Real Definition of Chinuch Listen to this episode to elaborate on these 5 fundamental tips. Enjoy!2023-05-2218 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor17. Child Safety – Substance Abuse – Stephen & Kevin Hill (5/6)How can parents prevent their children from drug use and drug addiction? How can parents recognize the red flags of substance abuse? What steps to take when your child is an addict? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! Substance and alcohol abuse are unfortunately very relevant in our community. Yeshiva League students are above the national average in alcohol consumption and not very far off in drug usage. Therefore, we are talking to Stephen Hill, who himself fell into the trap of drug addiction but fortunately managed to escape it and successfully recover. Stephen Hill is...2023-05-151h 19The Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor16. Child Safety – Domestic Abuse – Yeshaya Kraus (4/6)Domestic abuse. What is it? How does the pressures in our community play a role in domestic abuse? What effects does domestic abuse have on our children and their safety? How can we help our children to recover from domestic abuse? How can we build up our child’s support system, if we are ourselves need a support system?  Welcome back to another episode of the Jews Next Dor. In this episode, Yeshaya Kraus, the previous Director of Education of Shalom Task Force, takes us through each of these critical questions, and much more. Thi...2023-05-081h 14The Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor15. Child Safety – Technology – Dr. Eli Shapiro (3/6)How can we protect our children in the age of digital technology? What is the appropriate and responsible behavior with technology? How can we teach children to make good choices around technology? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! Our guest is Dr. Eli Shapiro, a Licensed Clinical and School Social Worker with a Doctorate in Education. Dr. Eli is an expert on the social-emotional literacy and functioning of children and his research is focused on the psychological, sociological, and behavioral impact of technology on children. He is the creator of The Digital Citizenship Project and is...2023-05-011h 00The Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor14. Special Yom Ha'atzmaut Episode – Raising Children in Israel – Rav Jesse HornWhat are the benefits and challenges of raising children in Israel? What are the the differences between growing up in America and Israel? In this special Yom Ha'atzmaut episode, we are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to talk to Rav Jesse Horn, a very popular and sought-after Rebbe in Yeshivat Hakotel on the topic of raising children in Israel, and how Americans can help their children to develop a genuine love for Eretz Yisroel, and so much more. Rabbi Horn is a Senior Ram (Rosh Metivta) at Yeshivat Hakotel. He also teaches at MMY and has taught in other...2023-04-2642 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor13. Child Safety – Child Abuse Prevention - Rahel Bayar (2/6)What is the child safety? How can parents keep their children safe from abuse and sextortion? What are cues that one's child may be being used? Rahel Bayar, Founder and CEO of the Bayar Group and Former Sex Crimes & Child Abuse Prosecutor, answers all of these questions, and much more in this second episode of the child safety month. Rahel Bayar is a sought after keynote speaker, trainer, workshop facilitator and consultant. Rahel is trusted by companies, K-12 schools, camps and organizations across the country to deliver inspiring abuse and harassment prevention training, and inspire those she...2023-04-2453 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor12. Child Safety – Bullying – Dr. Rona Novick (1/5)How can we recognize that our child is being bullied? What is the best way to react to bullying? How to help your child stay safe and avoid bullying?  Welcome to our next topic of our parenting hierarchy - child safety. In this topic, we will explore all of the areas that effect a child's safety, and talking with leading experts in the field. In this first episode, we have the great pleasure to talk to Dr. Rona Novick, the Dean of the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education. While she worked as a Clinical Professor of C...2023-04-1651 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor11. Pre-Pesach Series Ep.6 | The Seder Preparation w/ Sari KopitnikoffIn this final episode of our Pre-Pesach series, we end off with the creator of That Jewish Moment - Sari Kopitnikoff. She is sharing some amazing and very creative ideas on how to prepare an incredible Seder for your children. Sari is an experiential educator, digital artist, educational performer, and content creator. She is passionate about creating books, games, activities, shows, and virtual challenges that bring Judaism to life. For the last decade, she’s taught elementary, middle, and high school, but her creativity and energy have reached beyond th...2023-04-0435 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor10. Pre-Pesach Series Ep.5 | The Seder Preparation w/Rabbi Yechiel WebermanHow to prepare an exciting and educational Seder? What props and visuals to use to keep the kids involved? What does the Seder look like in Rabbi Weberman’s home? Rabbi Yechiel Weberman is known as the King of Pesach because of the awesome content he shares on his website - AwesomePesach.com. In this episode, we will hear some great advice on preparing an amazing and fun, but also educational Seder that will convey the right message and keep the kids involved and happy. [00:00] Background and co...2023-03-3052 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor9. Pre-Pesach Series Ep. 4 | The Seder Preparation w/ Mrs. Sharon RichterHow to prepare a joyous and educational Seder? What are some pro tips that can help parents? How to make sure all kids are involved and have a voice? Welcome to another episode of our Pre-Pesach series! We are having an amazing conversation with Mrs. Sharon Richter, or as some know her, Morah Sarah. Mrs. Richter has been the Lower School Associate Principal of Judaic Studies at Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy (SAR) since 2005. She began her career at SAR in 1986 as a Judaic studies teacher after receiving a bachelor’s degree in Ju...2023-03-2741 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor8. Pre-Pesach Series Ep. 3 | Structure & Flexibilty w/ Dr. Robin Akselrud How to maintain your family routine during Pesach? What to do with your kids during Pesach preparations? How to raise them to be independent and helpful? Welcome to another episode of our Pre-Pesach series! Our guest is Dr. Robin Akselrud, a Program Director at LIU-Brooklyn, Author of The My OT Journey Planner, and Developer of the My OT Journey Podcast. We are talking about a family routine and how to maintain it without stress during Pesach preparations. You will hear some great, insightful, and helpful tips on involving children in Pesach preparations, helping them...2023-03-2344 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor7. Pre-Pesach Series Ep. 2 | The Seder Positive Atmosphere And Great Storytelling Are The Key!How should parents prepare for the Seder? What should be our goals when preparing the Seder? How to engage children of all ages? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! In preparation for Pesach, we are talking to Yair Daar who has been a Jewish educator and administrator for the past 15 years and is currently working at Yeshivat He’Atid in New Jersey. He is also involved in the organization of Moshava Ba'ir summer camps and various workshops. Yair emphasizes the importance of creating a positive feeling around the Seder and presenting the story in a...2023-03-2040 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor6. Pre-Pesach Series Ep.1 | The Seder Can Be Educational and Fun w/ Mrs. Elisheva KaminetskyThis week, in preparation to Pesach, we are happy to talk to Mrs. Elisheva Kaminetsky, the Principal of Judaic Studies at Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls.  She is a mentor and advisor to alumni, a kallah teacher, and an adult lecturer. As an expert on Jewish education, she gives great educational workshops on Pesach. Mrs. Kaminetsky will share some excellent advice on how to create an awesome and fun learning environment at the Seder and make space for experiential learning and thoughtful and meaningful conversations. We’ll hear some amazing ideas and...2023-03-1656 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor5. Special Guest #1 - Blimie Heller: Children communicate through their behaviorWhat is unconditional parenting? Why are self-reflection and self-regulation so important? How to build a relationship with your child with respect and trust? Welcome to our first special guest episode. Every once in a while, we will be featuring a special guest, in which we spoke about parenting in a more general way, in a way that is not explicitly part of our parent’s hierarchy of needs, and is more broad in nature, hitting on more topics. For this first special guest episode, we have the opportunity to learn from one of my favorite pa...2023-03-1357 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor4. Building a Relationship with One's Child - Wrap-up (4/4)We learned so many foundational ideas, on a basic level, a practical level, and intervention when it's not working, to create a relationship with one's child. Sometimes we don't fully grasp the meaning or practicality of an extremely deep idea said in one line on a podcast. As such, in this episode, we will be wrapping up this topic by going over the fundamental ideas, diving a bit deeper, and offering practical scenarios and tips for each of them.  We all want to raise strong, confident, passionate and committed Jews. Thus, we are so thankful to our k...2023-03-0621 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor3. Building a Relationship with One's Child - Intervention - Devorah Weiss (3/4)What is control? How does it effect our relationship with our children, and especially our teens? Today we have the great pleasure to talk to Mrs. Devorah Weiss, a social worker and a certified parent and teen coach, who mostly works with parents of challenging teens, and answers these questions and much more. She is a wealth of knowledge and useful information that can help parents on their parenting journey. Parents are often unaware that their behaviors are controlling and have very bad impact on their children. All parents should ask themselves if their behaviors put them...2023-02-271h 00The Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor2. Building a Relationship with One's Child - Practical - Elana Mizrahi (2/4)Welcome back to another episode! We are so excited to talk to Elana Mizrahi, who is, among other things, a great parenting coach.  We’ll hear her advice on how to practically build a good and healthy relationship with your child, from early age to teenage years, how to create the atmosphere of availability, and how to discipline without damaging the relationship.   We will learn specific rituals to create that relationship, and what real respect means. We will learn about the importance of self-awareness, constant interaction, respect and acceptance.   Learn more about Elana at https://www.el...2023-02-2054 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next Dor1. Building a Relationship with One's Child - Basics - Rav Eisenstein (1/4)What does it mean to be fair, firm and friendly when it comes to parenting? How do we deal with adolescents who are pulling away? Today we have a great pleasure to talk to Rav Eisenstein and hear his profound thoughts on these topics and much more as we focus on raising our Jews Next Dor. For this first topic of a parent's hierarchy of needs, we’ll address the foundation of parenting, the relationship with one's child, focusing on the basics of of how to build strong and meaningful relationships with our children.  Deep relationships need to...2023-02-1359 minThe Jews Next DorThe Jews Next DorWelcome to The Jews Next Dor Podcast!Welcome to the Jews Next Dor podcast, the Jewish parenting podcast focused on helping parents to raise passionate and committed Jews.  In general, parenting can be challenging, and children don’t come with an operating manual. This challenge is magnified when adding our Jewish values of raising children to be passionate and committed about being Jewish, about developing a relationship with Hashem. In order to tackle this challenge, we need to make sure we as parents are prepared to handle each level of our children’s hierarchy of needs to enable our children to become passionate and commi...2023-02-1301 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education36. S.2 Episode 3 - Rabbi Eliezer Rubin - High SchoolThis week we focus on teens in the high school years with an extremely seasoned educator, Rabbi Eliezer Rubin. This episode is an absolute must listen, because of Rabbi Rubin's vast vas wisdom and insight into the teenage years, for both parents and educators.  You will learn about: A new challenge with parenting teens. A fundamental approach towards parenting teens. A fascinating take on the difference between 9/10 and 11/12th graders How to deal with defiance, apathy, Tefillah and so much more at this age.  Rabbi Rubin has so many years of experience, and this experience sh...2023-01-311h 23Drink It InDrink It InYair Menchel - Podcasters UniteMeet a former colleague of mine; Yair Menchel. He is about to launch a new podcast for the OU called “TheJewsnextDor” which discusses different aspects of parenting. He first started podcasting with “Jeducation”, where parenting and Jewish education merge. “If you are a parent; you are a Jewish educator”. While listening to this episode you will discover different styles of podcasting from the topics one chooses to how one interviews and then to editing and using different platforms. A truly entertaining and informative episode! Connect with Yair! By email: yair.menchel@gmail.com Online: Jedu...2022-12-2833 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education35. S.2 Episode 2 - Rabbi Chaim Hagler - Lower School/Middle SchoolIn this second episode of season two, we focus on Lower School/Middle School children. In this episode, you will learn: How to deal with technology impacting our children How to children in this stage develop their middos How parents can help children of this age develop a relationship with Hashem Best practices of discipline and much more! Rabbi Chaim Hagler is the head of school of Yeshivat Noam, one of the premiere yeshiva day schools in Paramus New Jersey. If you have a parenting question, please call our new parenting...2022-12-131h 08JEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education34. Season Two: Episode 1 - Rabbi Levi Neubort - Parenting Toddler/Daycare aged childrenIn this new season of JEDucation, each episode will focus on a different age/stage. As such, in this first episode of season two, we focus on toddler/daycare aged children.  In this episode, you will learn: How to facilitate individual expression in your toddlers How to build their confidence How to get toddlers excited about Judaism and much more! Rabbi Levi Neubort is the Executive Director of Anshei Lubavitch, a popular daycare in Fair-lawn, New Jersey. If you have a parenting question, please call our new parenting hotline 833-737-1293.2022-12-051h 04JEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education33. Season Finale - Our favorite tips from season oneIn this episode we give you the Spark notes on the whole season, discussing one favorite takeaway from each episode, to help concretize and sum up all of the amazing advice we learned over this past year. Looking forward to season two which will be divided by ages, looking at the different developmental stages of children and how that effects our parenting of them. To sponsor an episode, please reach out at JEDucationpodcast@gmail.com or via our website JEDucation.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeducation/support2022-10-1454 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education32. Rabbi Dr. Yosef Lynn - Improving Our Parenting by Improving Our MarriageDid you know that that the most important thing you can do as a parent has nothing to do with how you interact with your children, but rather how you interact with your spouse? Rabbi Dr. Yosef Lynn, a marriage and performance coach, who has authored books on marriage and parenting, explains that he has given many classes on chinuch, and they all sound like shalom bayis classes, because when the marriage is healthy, strong and growing, what that does for children is huge. Check out more about Rabbi Dr. Lynn at https://www.yoseflynn.com/ 2022-09-0653 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education31. Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin - Raising Children with Emotional IntelligenceDovid is a writer, a professor, and the podcast host of 1840, an incredible podcast with so much substance to it. Dovid is also the Director of Education of NCSY. In this episode we discuss how to build grit in children, the importance of talking to our children about their feelings and helping them to articulate themselves. Dovid gives an amazing mashal for children’s emotions which really helps to understand children and what they are going through in their formative years. We discuss how social media effects him and his family, the Shabbos culture he has in his home, an...2022-08-0341 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education30. Mrs. Alex Fleksher - Being Real As A ParentAlex Fleksher is one of the most real people I have ever met, as you will see during this great conversation which contains so many great nuggets. It is no coincidence that Alex co-hosted the normal frum women podcast, which is now deep meaningful conversations. Alex is a very passionate writer and influencer within the Jewish community and has a very refreshing perspective on education and parenting. Mrs. Alex Fleksher is a columnist for Mishpacha magazine, the Co-host of the @dmc.podcast, and the Creative Director of the famous Instagram account @faces.of.orthodoxy. Follow her on...2022-07-1959 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education29. Zaida - Mr. Chaim Shiel - Father's Day Edition - The Education of the Home"One of the most important things in education is the home you come from becasue you get more from the home than you get from the school." This weeks episode is very special and dear to me, as I had the opportunity to sit down with my wife’s grandfather, Zaida, the patriarch of our family. Zaida was a principal in Winnipeg for many years, as well as very involved in Moshava as the Rosh Mosh. It was so special to sit down with Zaida and hear his story of how his parents and him made it ou...2022-06-2045 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education28. Charedi Perspectives on Education and Parenting with Rabbi Menachem BombachRabbi Menachem Bombach went from being raised in Meah Shearim, in a completely Charedi world, to starting the first Charedi school with secular studies. What inspired Rabbi Bombach to do that? What drove him to want this? The first half of this episode, we will learn the answers to these questions, and hear a tremendous amount of educational wisdom from Rabbi Bombach. In the second half, we discuss how Rabbi Bombach parented, especially when dealing with one of his children going off the derech (as he wrote about in Times of Israel), and how that affected his other children. 2022-06-071h 21JEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education5 Tips to Help Get Our Children Excited About Torah - Pre-Shavuos EditionDo you want to help your children become excited about Torah this Shavuos? Have their own Kabbolas HaTorah? If yes, this episode is for you. We will go through 5 simple, yet important, tips for parents to help their children gain an appreciate for the Torah.  #1 - It Starts With Us #2 - How to Make Torah Exciting #3 - Sacred Time #4 - Celebrate #5 - The Real Definition of Chinuch Listen to this episode to elaborate on these 5 fundamental tips. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://p...2022-06-0318 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education26. Teaming Up With Your Teen with Rabbi Micah GreenlandAdolescence. Maturation. Emotional Turbulence. Family Values. And Much More. JEDucation gets into the teenage mind with Rabbi Micah Greenland, the International Director of NCSY is here.  "It's really about recognizing that each teen is on their own journey and appreciating and recognizing that" Rabbi Micah Greenland is the International Director of NCSY, a position he assumed in 2013, after serving for twelve years as Regional Director of Midwest NCSY. During his tenure as International Director, NCSY has dramatically increased its reach and impact, nearly doubling the numbers of participants in weekly events and summer programs, as w...2022-05-161h 08JEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education25. Raising Respectful Children with Mrs. D'vorah MillerHow can we raise children who are more respectful? How can our education system fix the lack of respect in our children? Mrs. D’vorah Miller, an educator, author, and mentor, answers these questions and more, with perspective and tips to help our children be more respectful. As Mrs. Miller explains, “when I request that my child say something respectfully, I am not being mean, I am giving them the opportunity to be better” because “Sometimes were going to say things to them that will be make them uncomfortable and thats ok”. Mrs. Miller has been teaching children a...2022-05-1055 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education24. Rabbi Steve Burg - Parenting like a CEODoes the idea that parenting is like being a CEO resonate with you? If it does, then this episode is for you, and if you are not sure what a CEO does and how that can relate to parenting, then this episode is for you. In this conversation you will learn about what Rabbi Steven Burg, the CEO of Aish, arguably the most inspiring and effective organization at bringing Torah to Jews of all backgrounds, does in his job, and his takes on parenting, and how being a CEO is exactly like parenting. Rabbi Burg calls the Shabbos table קדוש קדושים and explai...2022-05-0155 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationPre-Pesach Series #5 - Mrs. Sari Kopitnikoff - Using an Educator Mentality and Creativity to Prep for the SederWe are back with the final episode of the Pre-Pesach series with the creator of That Jewish Moment, Sari Kopitnikoff, who brings her educator mentality and creativity to whatever she does, and Pesach is no exception. Sari discusses what her Pesach workshops consist of, her favorite theme, part of the seder, and highlight of her seder from growing up, and much more. Hear about Seder baseball, keeping answers to 6 words or less, and other ways to gamify your seder. #Pesach #Preparation #Educatortips #gamifylife #sederbaseball #Parentingtips #Pesachexpert #sederexpert #parentingadvice #education #JEDucation #Sedernight #seder #Pesachprep #failtoprepareispreparingtofail #prep #Jewishpodcast #newpodcast #To...2022-04-1333 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationPre-Pesach Series #4 - Rabbi Yechiel Weberman - Perspective and Tips from the King of PesachHow does the king of Pesach prepare for his seder? How does he run his seder? How did Rabbi Yechiel Weberman become the king of Pesach? From beginning until end, this episode is full of so many amazing perspectives and tips that will answer these questions and much much more. Make sure to listen till the very end for Rabbi Weberman’s final message which has a crucial perspective on the Pesach seder and our prep for it. #Pesach #Preparation #Perspective #Expert #Parentingtips #Pesachexpert #sederexpert #parentingadvice #beabeliever #believeinGod #education #JEDucation #Sedernight #seder #Pesachprep #failtoprepareispreparingtofail #prep #Jewishpodcast #newpodcast #To...2022-04-1148 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationPre-Pesach Series #3 - Yair Daar - Getting the Most Out of Each of the Steps of the SederWhat is behind each step of the seder? What messages are there to take from them? Yair Daar, an experienced educator who currently works at Yeshivat He’Atid in Teaneck, NJ, answers these questions from an educators perspective, as well 5 lessons learned from being a teacher that can help parents enhance their seder. Be sure to listen till the end for Yair’s hot take on Afikoman presents. Check out this recording of one of Yair's seder presentations - https://youtu.be/tYxzC2X37GM #Pesach #prep #sederprep #makeitmeaningful #education #JEDucation #Sedernight #seder #Pesachprep #Jewishpodcast #newp...2022-04-0836 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationPre-Pesach Series #2 - Mrs. Elisheva Kaminetsky - Becoming a Teacher on the Night of the Seder in Simple WaysWant to make your Seder awesome, but don’t have much time? Mrs. Kaminetsky gives us many simple ways to make the seder meaningful and fun, by taking an educational approach. With ideas like שאל אביך ויגדך, and buying slipcovers for chairs, this episode is a great way to enhance your Pesach experience. Mrs. Elisheva Kaminetsky is the Principal of Judaic Studies at SKA, HALB’s High School for Girls. Mrs. Kaminetzky is a mentor and advisor to alumni, a kallah teacher and an adult lecturer, and has given workshops and shiurim on Pesach, focusing on the teaching component of the night. 2022-04-0453 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationPre-Pesach Series #1 - Mrs. Sharon Richter - Preparing to Make the Seder Joyous and Meaningful for Our ChildrenWhat type of Pre-Pesach person are you? Did you already begin your planning, or does the mention or thought of Pesach stress you out? Regardless of which type you are, there is one aspect of Pesach prep which does not need to be stressful or anxiety provoking, and is something we all need to do, as Mrs. Sharon Richter describes in this episode - the prep needed to make the seder a joyous and meaningful experience. Mrs. Richter takes us through the necessary steps to do the seder right, along with various practical tips and Medrashim and ways to...2022-03-2752 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education19. Purim Edition - Mrs. Sorah Shaffren - Parenting Purim with EmpowermentThis episode is a special purim edition episode where we talk to Mrs. Sorah Shaffren, someone who brings temendous ruach and simcha to the many roles she is involved in, about how to bring simcha and ruach into our homes, how to internalize the simcha and what to do when not feeling the simcha. We talk about Purim being a time of simcha, and how to make it extra meaningful for our children, and how to navigate some of the areas which could bring some challenges. Throughout the conversation, besides for hearing and seeing Sorah’s enthusiasm and koach sh...2022-03-1552 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education18. Rav Yaakov Neuburger - How to be Balanced and Thoughtful in Parenting“Patience is the most important midah one needs to work on to have a successful marriage” - Find out how this important quote from this week’s episode with Rav Neuberger is connected to parenting, and many more important topics. Rav Neuberger is a Rosh Yeshiva at YU, as well as the Rav of of Congregation Beth Abraham in Bergenfield, N.J. Rav Neuburger is widely regarded as an authority on issues related to marital relationships and the purity of the Jewish home. He offers his services to help young men train for married life and prepare to bui...2022-03-091h 11JEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education17. Rabbi Dr. JJ Schacter - Not Sacrificing Our Children“Do not slaughter your children on the alter of the Jewish people” Find out what Rav JJ Schacter, the Senior Scholar at Yeshiva University’s CJF, means by this, and what he thinks the core of parenting is in this week’s episode. Rav JJ Schacter is a well known speaker and was a long time Rav in the Jewish center and other communities and continues to give over in the field by training the next rabbi’s going into rabbanus. It is fascinating to hear that such a well polished, and world renowned speaker who is known for...2022-02-2351 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education16B. Rabbi Dr. Gil Perl - Part 2 - Parenting episode - Creating Moments of Connection and LearningHow do we create moments and value for our children in a world of disconnecting that enables them to connect with themselves, and help them understand the value in that? In this episode, we continue our conversation with Rabbi Dr. Gil Perl, where Rabbi Perl answers this question and many more topics focused on parenting. Rabbi Perl has a fresh take on our generations biggest challenge to parenting and educating children, and how to deal with it. Rabbi Perl discusses the importance of tuning in to what our children really enjoy and helping them shine in those...2022-02-0848 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education16A. Rabbi Dr. Gil Perl - Part 1 - Education episode - Educating Our Children the Way They Actually LearnRabbi Dr. Gil Perl has been the Head of School of 3 schools, and yet he calls himself an "accidental educator". Find out what he means by that, and how he intends to create the new Jewish Leadership Academy in Miami, set to open in 2023, as a project of the Ades Family Foundation, of which he is the CEO of. Rabbi Perl explains how his fascination with the Jewish future stemmed from his less natural entrance into school leadership, which pushed him to question the way we educate, and the way children really learn. Rabbi Perl discusses some of the 10...2022-01-2749 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education15. Jeremy Joszef - Intentional Parenting/EducationAs director of one of the largest and most successful camps, Jeremy Joszef is an informal educator par excellence, a position which he takes very seriously, to always make sure the educational components are real and not fluff. Jeremy combines creativity with execution in total perfection to make every summer meaningful and fun for the campers of Morasha. Jeremy discusses how he creates the culture in Camp Morasha, and how that can be replicated in our homes through being intentional about our values and adding new and unexpected things. Jeremy discusses how he creates a drama-free environment in camp...2022-01-181h 14JEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education14. Special Edition - Mrs. Debbie Fox - The Power of Educating our Children about AbuseHow can we prevent and put an end to abuse in our community? Mrs. Debbie Fox, the founder and director of Magen Yeladim, discusses the importance of communicating with our children as a way of pre-empting any situations. How old should our children be when we talk to them? How do we have these conversations? How do we do a better job of picking up on cues? Mrs. Fox answers these questions and much more in this must-listen episode.  Magen Yeladim is a program meant to create a safer world for our youth and prevent abuse and p...2022-01-101h 03JEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education13. Rav Aryeh Lebowitz - Fostering a Love of LearningHow do we not impose our own insecurities on our children? Rav Aryeh Lebowitz, discusses this and much more in this episode. Rav Lebowitz, set on becoming a shul Rabbi, tells his story of how he entered into the field of formal education. Rav Lebowitz discusses his goals as an educator, how becoming an educator helped his parenting, and what change he would make to the education system. Rav Lebowitz speaks about the importance of focusing on developing a love for learning in our students, and his thoughts on how to do that, including not lowering the bar for...2022-01-0642 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education12. Mrs. Rookie Billet - Creating an Atmosphere of Trust and Conversations in our HomesMrs. Billet started off as a college professor and ended up switching to Jewish education after going through a very painful time in her life. This episode comes with a trigger warning as we learn about Mrs. Billet’s strength overcoming loss of a child, and how she parented and supported her children during that time. One of the most remarkable things about Mrs. Billet is her growth mindset, taking such a tragic event, and using it to propel her to make her life more meaningful. We will discuss a major change in her approach to education because of a...2021-12-281h 05JEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education11. Rabbi Moshe Benovitz - Getting out of our children and student's wayWhat does it mean to get out of our children and students way, and why is that so important in education and parenting? Rabbi Moshe Benovitz, the Managing Director of NCSY, the director of NCSY Kollel, and Rebbe at Yeshivat Reishit, answers this important question and so much more in this episode of JEDucation. Rabbi Benovitz discusses how to parent when dealing with children who are going struggles, and how to parent when children are not going through struggles. Rabbi Benovitz discusses the key components to making NCSY Kollel so successful and inspirational, as well his experience...2021-12-241h 12JEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education10. Rabbi Arye Sufrin - Making Judaism ExcitingFrom Deloitte to YULA, learn why Rabbi Arye Sufrin left the field of accounting to join the field of formal Jewish Education. Both parents and educators can gain a tremendous amount from hearing Rabbi Sufrin’s approach to making children and teens excited about their Judaism. At the end of the episode, Rabbi Suffrin tells over a personal story about his first year- end review and the insight one of the board members provided regarding parenting, which is such an important message for us to all hear, whether you are formal educator or not. How do we make children an...2021-12-1456 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education9. Rav Judah Mischel - Creating the right environment as parentsRav Judah Mischel is known for his inspirational ideas and shiurim, and for creating amazing moments of spirituality. In this episode Rav Judah brings us #Baderech to learn a bit about his methodology and how parents can create that inspiration and bring that spirituality into their homes and into their Shabbos by creating the right environment in our homes. Rav Judah also shares what he terms as his TED Talk about the necessity for us to be proud of our Judaism and to frame the actions we are doing in a spiritual and religious way. This is an episode...2021-12-091h 11JEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education8. Rabbi Phil Karesh - Parenting Expert - Parenting PerspectivesHave you ever wondered how to overcome your child's apathy? How to help children and students really connect to Tefillah and Hashem? If you answered yes to any of those questions, this episode is for you. Rabbi Phil Karesh, the Executive Director of the OU's Community Projects & Partnerships initiative, is a parenting and chinuch expert. In this episode, he shares many insights and reflections into parenting that can help you navigate various aspects of parenting. Don't miss an amazing parenting lesson Rabbi Karesh shares from a story with Rabbi Shmuel Kaminetsky, as well as an amazing parenting tip from...2021-12-011h 21JEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education7. Rabbi Moshe Hauer - Parenting with Unconditional Love - Executive Vice President of the OURabbi Hauer discusses how his parenting was different than his parents, and the importance of unconditional love and how to develop it. Look out for Rabbi Hauer's sharp line about technology. In addition, Rabbi Hauer discusses the new initiatives of the OU specifically in the realm of parenting. This episode is part one of a two part series, hearing from the OU leadership about the new Community Projects and Partnerships initiative of the OU. Rabbi Hauer, the executive vice president of the OU, gives us an overview of these new initiatives, as well other...2021-11-2323 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education6. Rabbi Adam Englander - Parenting with Positivity and EmpowermentRabbi Englander’s advice for parenting is a switch in mindset that is so fresh and enlightening. Rabbi Englander is all about empowerment and positivity, creating that culture in the home and at school. Rabbi Englander is very genuine and real, showing his personal areas of struggle and regret, which was inspiring to see. Rabbi Englander addresses a myriad of topics, like the importance of not parenting by a rule book, the need to step back and let children figure things out for themselves, an interesting take on tuition, and how there is no "crisis", separating the action from th...2021-11-0959 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education5. Mrs. Sari Kahn - Parenting through lossParenting through loss and single parenting give this episode a unique perspective. Listen to Sari Kahn discuss her experiences with this, as well as how she created her camp, the advice she would give to parents, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeducation/support2021-11-0233 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education4. Rabbi Yisroel Kaminetsky - Expert in Teens' EducationAn expert in teenagers, learn Rabbi Kaminetsky’s 3 pieces of advice to parents, the mistakes he made with his own children, how to deal with difficult children and much more in this episode. You will not want to miss the opportunity to hear from one of the greatest educators of our time, and his insightful views on the challenges of parenting and educating today’s teens.  Rabbi Kaminetsky is the founding Menahel of HALB's high school for boys, DRS, as well the Rosh Yeshiva of all of HALB.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...2021-10-2652 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education3. Rav Moshe Don KestenbaumBeing the author of world known seforim like עולם המדות and עולם העבודה and heart of parenting, Rav Moshe Don Kestenbaum is someone who is deep, insightful, and really spot on when it comes to his various points on parenting, making him another great JEDucation guest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeducation/support2021-10-2144 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education2. Rabbi Josh GrajowerBeing the Director of Day School Engagement in New York and New Jersey NCSY, as well a seasoned teacher, Rabbi Josh Grajower has valuable experience in and out of the classroom. Rabbi Grajower is a very sharp thinker and has a great pulse on today's youth, making him another great guest to talk JEDucation, where parenting and Jewish Education merge. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeducation/support2021-10-1338 minJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish EducationJEDucation - Conversations in Parenting and Jewish Education1. Dr. Rona NovickAs the Dean of the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration, Dr. Rona Novick, has a wealth of knowledge regarding education. In addition, Dr. Novick is a trained clinical psychologist, with special expertise in child behavior therapy and bullying, making Dr. Novick the perfect person to speak about and kickoff the JEDucation podcast - where parenting and Jewish education merges.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeducation/support2021-10-1253 min