Jessie Rothstein is a new olah and a high school Tanach and Jewish History teacher in Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel, where she lives with her family. She received her BA in Jewish Studies and Anthropology at Emory University, in Atlanta, GA, focusing her undergraduate thesis on Holocaust survivor testimony from Argentina. She received her MS in Jewish Education from YU Azrieli and has been teaching in Modern Orthodox high schools for the past 8 years. Jessie is extremely grateful to Hashem that she has the privilege of teaching Tanach in Eretz Yisrael!
Gems:
- Point out what is important to Hashem within Tanach.
- Hashem loves us.
- The Torah shows us what Hashem cares about.
- Hashem cares about vulnerable people, and we ought to also.
- It’s our job to have empathy for people who are less fortunate than us.
- Show students the little moments that reveal Hashem’s presence.
- Help students learn to have gratitude.
- Kids must feel safe.
- Learn how to disagree with people, while still being a loving person.
- Help students recognize their potential and actualize it by giving them the tools they’ll need.
- Create a sense of belonging amongst your students.
- Each student has his/her own path.
- We have to acknowledge and accept who the child is.
- See each child not just as an individual, but as someone who is also part of a family.
- Parents and educators are on the same team.
- Put yourself in their shoes.
- Keep the big picture in mind.
- Learning how to be a teacher is done on the job.
- Every difficult experience makes you a better teacher.
- The Torah is our guide to life.
This course will help you better understand your child and build a deeper connection.
Amazon
We receive a small commission for any items purchased through my Amazon link.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Popular Podcasts
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.