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Sunday, February 18 • 8:45am - 10:00am
Today's Burning Question: Should Hebrew Be Optional in Day Schools?

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Schools are not teaching Hebrew well and many parents no longer see Hebrew as a priority for their children. As a result, a number of Jewish high schools across the country have either made learning Hebrew optional, or are considering doing so. How does this bode for the future of Jewish literacy? Is Hebrew critical to one's Jewish identity? With an eye towards text, history, and personal experiences, this moderated interactive session will explore this pressing issue.
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Loren Berman

A former child actor in Los Angeles, Loren is currently a rabbinical student at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, regional educator for Moishe House, and volunteer spiritual leader at Riker’s Island Correctional Facility. He is an avid traveler and spent the last summer teaching in a rural... Read More →

Sunday February 18, 2018 8:45am - 10:00am EST
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