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Flexner, Paul A. – 1995
Adult learning in the Jewish community finds its roots in history, and has received renewed attention. Learning within the religious tradition encompasses a level of thought and activity which goes far beyond the typical adult education format. The purpose of the experience is to develop structures of meaning which aid individuals in relating…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Cognitive Structures, Community Education
COHEN, SAMUEL I. – 1965
THE 1964 NATIONAL STUDY BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JEWISH EDUCATION (AAJE) REPRESENTED THE FIRST ATTEMPT SINCE 1954 TO ASSESS THE GROWTH OF JEWISH EDUCATION AS A WHOLE, THE SCOPE AND CHARACTER OF VARIOUS ADULT JEWISH EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, OR THE PROBLEMS FACED BY THE SPONSORS. THE SURVEY USED 123 QUESTIONNAIRES…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Programs, Jews, National Surveys
Shapira, Rina – 1966
This study examines the attitude of Jewish adolescents in an American metropolis toward the State of Israel. The study is designed to test two hypotheses: (1) that students who are exposed to a more intensive Jewish education tend to be more aware of Israel than those with a lesser exposure; and (2) that children from homes and/or schools with a…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitudes, Family Influence, Family Life
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Klein, Easy – Change, 1977
Issues faced by women seminarians include attitudes of male students and faculty, lack of representation of women on faculty search committees and on the faculty, and restricted opportunities in the church to use their talents and training. The problems are similar for Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish women looking for jobs. (LBH)
Descriptors: Career Opportunities, Catholics, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Females
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Veverka, Fayette Breaux – Religious Education, 2004
The concept of "practice" has become a central category of social analysis across a variety of disciplines. While religious educators have begun to recognize the critical role of practices in faith formation, less attention has been given to their role in education for responsible religious pluralism. Based on conversations between Catholic and…
Descriptors: Religious Education, Identification (Psychology), Jews, Beliefs
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Sinclair, Alex – Journal of Jewish Education, 2004
In his article in the second volume of "Tradition Renewed: A History of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America," Jonathan Sarna argues that the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) has always had two incompatible visions of its role. On the one hand, there were (and are) those who see it as "a centre of Jewish 'Wissenschaft' pure and simple",…
Descriptors: Jews, Day Schools, Grade Point Average, Judaism
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Schuster, Diane Tickton; Grant, Lisa D. – Journal of Jewish Education, 2005
This article describes the emergence of the field of adult Jewish learning and the need for research in this burgeoning aspect of contemporary Jewish life. The authors describe the context in which the upsurge of adult Jewish learning has occurred, drawing attention to the absence of systematic data collection about programs, funding structures,…
Descriptors: Jews, Teaching Methods, Judaism, Religious Education
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Rietveld-van Wingerden, Marjoke; Bakker, Nelleke – History of Education Quarterly, 2004
In the Netherlands, the first girl admitted to a qualifying secondary education and the first female university student were sisters, Frederika and Aletta Jacobs, after the father and Aletta had made successful requests. In each case, the admission brought an end to a long-standing male privilege. And in each case contemporaries conceived of these…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Womens Education, Jews, Educational History
Farel, Anita M. – 1982
A survey of resources is provided for improving youth programs conducted by religious organizations. After a brief introductory chapter establishing the focus of the document, the second chapter offers an overview of adolescent physical, intellectual, moral, social, emotional, and religious development. In addition, the attitudes of young…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Catholics, Jews, Program Descriptions
Blaine, Suzanne – 2001
In compliance with the philosophy of the Yeshivah of Flatbush, the English department is committed to students mastering the secular discipline of English. Students will develop the language skills of reading, writing, and speaking, as well as a sophistication of style and a clarity of expression. Writing is to be developed for academic purposes…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, English Curriculum, English Instruction, High Schools
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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
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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
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Himmelfarb, Harold S. – Sociology of Education, 1977
Assesses the impact of different types and amounts of Jewish schooling in producing adult religiosity. Results show that the relationship between amount of Jewish schooling and adult religious involvement is not wholly linear. Implications for Jewish, Catholic, and public schools are discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior, Catholic Schools, Educational Experience
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Gur-Ze'ev, Ilan – Religious Education, 2000
Exposes the sources of anti-Jewish education in Zionist thought and praxis by examining an unsuccessful attempt to educate for sensitivity to the suffering of others in Israel. Argues that this form of education conflicts with themes of Jewish tradition leading to oppressions of the Palestinian "other." (CMK)
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Practices, Ethical Instruction, Foreign Countries
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Gorr, Alan – Religious Education, 1990
After interviewing Jewish teenagers about death, finds Reform Judaism teachers teach about love and marriage but not death. Observes students know little of Jewish customs related to death. Notes Jewish doctrine focuses on the needs of the living. Considers elements that will be necessary to provide for effective death education in Reform Jewish…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Beliefs, Curriculum Development, Death
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