What is blended learning? How do we solve the day school crisis? We spoke with Kevin Shacknofsky, Meir Nordlicht of Westchester Torah Academy and Jeff Kiderman Executive Director of Affordable Jewish Education Project about the future of Jewish education.
WTA is a Modern Orthodox Yeshiva day school opening in September 2013 in Westchester County. Westchester Torah Academy has adopted an innovative model for high-quality, sustainable and affordable Jewish day school education. We are committed to excellence in both Judaic & secular studies while maintaining an affordable and sustainable tuition for our communities.
- WTA will offer a more personalized learning approach for all students.
- WTA will encourage students to be lifelong learners.
- WTA will be a place where students have the opportunity to excel, both academically and personally, in an environment that acknowledges their individual needs and develops their unique strengths.
- WTA will prepare students to live and compete in our rapidly changing, high-tech world.
- WTA aspires to nurture the minds and souls of each student through a 21st century dynamic, fun and warm learning environment. We are committed to achieving academic excellence in both Judaic and secular studies while promoting character development, a deep commitment to Torah and Mitzvot, love for Eretz Yisrael, and a shared responsibility for our community and the world at large. We believe that each child was created in the image of Hashem, and we are dedicated to bringing out the gifts, talents and strengths of each of our unique students.
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Aaron “The Schmoz” Herman is the Director of Missions and Development for the Jewish Federations of North America and CEO of ABH Consulting, which specializes in fundraising and multimedia engagement. Aaron is a leader in social media engagement and user experience. Aaron has worked for UJF of Greater Stamford, Birthright Israel Foundation,and the Jewish New Teacher Project helping to enhance annual campaigns and community outreach. Aaron is an informal Jewish educator who has staffed 12 Taglit-Birthright Israel trips, USY European experience, taught nursery school in Riverdale and Hebrew school in Vestal, NY.
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