Jewish Texts for Teaching


 

Publication Date: January 1999

Publisher: Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education

Author(s): Burton Cohen

Research Area: Culture and religion; Education

Keywords: Jewish Education; Jewish Text; Curriculum; Methodology

Type: Brief

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

Students in both day and supplementary schools have difficulty connecting the values and ethics of the Jewish tradition to everyday life. The author provides detailed recommendations for enhancing a student's ability to make this connection through subtle changes in the way Jewish text is taught.