Jewish Early Childhood Education: Diversity - A Jewish Concept


 

Publication Date: January 2003

Publisher: Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education

Author(s): Janet Harris

Research Area: Culture and religion; Education

Keywords: Jewish Education; Pre-schools; Diversity

Type: Brief

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The author states that diversity can be an asset to a Jewish learning environment. The author believes that the role of Jewish educators is to foster appreciation for human diversity. She states that honoring and celebrating such diversity is a traditional Jewish value.