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A Critique of the American Jewish Day School.
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Goldberg, Hillel – Tradition, 1982
A study of American Jewish day-school graduates in Israeli "yeshivas" revealed that American schools teach Hebrew and transmit the Talmudic traditions poorly. Students study secular subjects more seriously than religious ones. Journal available from Human Sciences Press, 72 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10011. (AM)
Descriptors: Day Schools, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Jews
Teaching from Within/Teaching from Without: The Problem of Unshared Assumptions in the High School Gemara Class.
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Diamond, Eliezer – Tradition, 1982
Discusses the problems of teaching Talmudic traditions to modern Jewish high school students. The author recommends that teachers avoid alienating their students by acknowledging the validity of non-orthodox viewpoints in their classrooms. Journal available from Human Sciences Press, 72 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10011. (AM)
Descriptors: High Schools, Jews, Judaism, Problems
Jewish Education.
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Wolowelsky, Joel B. – Tradition, 1981
This special issue deals with K-12 Jewish education in the United States. Included are articles discussing teachers' roles in transmitting orthodox traditions, the relevance of Jewish day school curricula, ethical instruction, and teaching about Israel. Journal available from: Human Sciences Press, Inc. 72 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10011.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Problems, Day Schools, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction
The Centrist Torah Educator Faces Critical Ideological and Communal Challenges.
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Schiff, Alvin I. – Tradition, 1982
Discusses problems facing centrist Orthodox Jewish educators. Orthodox day-schools and supplementary programs need more skilled teachers and principals, and improved curricula. Journal available from Human Sciences Press, 72 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10011. (AM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Day Schools, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education