ERIC Number: EJ1418950
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0141-6200
EISSN: EISSN-1740-7931
The Professional Identity of Elementary School Rabbis in the National-Religious Education System in Israel
British Journal of Religious Education, v46 n2 p150-164 2024
The current study delves into the professional identity of elementary school rabbis within the national-religious education system in Israel, focusing on the perspectives of the rabbis themselves and examining how their professional identity impacts their work. In-depth interviews were conducted with 15 rabbis who were selected using a convenience sampling method. The findings reveal that their professional identity is influenced by role ambiguity and conflicts within the school's work environment. Moreover, the study highlights the rabbis' direct engagement with students, parents, and staff in various educational activities, providing assistance and support. These findings have significant implications for religious education, offering insights to enhance the work of rabbis in this context.
Descriptors: Professional Identity, Clergy, Judaism, Religious Schools, Religious Education, Foreign Countries, Educational Environment, Elementary Schools, Role Perception, Conflict, Work Environment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Israel
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