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Schools grapple with unpaid tuition.
Published: Saturday, March 21, 2009
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About the Author
Rabbi Yaakov Salomon
Rabbi Yaakov Salomon, C.S.W. is a noted psychotherapist, in private practice in Brooklyn, N.Y. for over 25 years. He is a Senior Lecturer and the Creative Director of Aish Hatorah's Discovery Productions.
He is also an editor and author for the Artscroll Publishing Series' and a member of the Kollel of Yeshiva Torah Vodaath.
Rabbi Salomon is co-author, with Rabbi Noah Weinberg, of the best selling book "What the Angel Taught You; Seven Keys to Life Fulfillment," (Mesorah), and is also the co-producer of the highly-acclaimed film, "Inspired." His most recent book is "Something to Think About; Extraordinary Reflections About Ordinary Events (Mesorah)."
His speaking, writing and musical talents have delighted audiences from Harvard to Broadway and everything in between. Rabbi Salomon shares his life with his wife, Temmy, and their unpredictable family.
(3) Leslie Morrison , July 14, 2009
Public School
Because we thought my son had a learning disability, we sent him to a public school kindergarten for one year. It was a wonderful experience all the way around. Academically, he soared in the hands of true and trained professional teachers. (We discovered he didn't have a learning disability after all and wonder if the yeshiva's less structured environment was not conducive for his growth) Socially, he was also fine, being a minority with other minorities worked out okay at this young age. He developed a strong sense of self and Jewish identity. If blocks of Jewish students attended public schools, they would still have a social structure, while being able to integrate better into the larger society as they grow. They won't have to go through a culture schock and adjustment as they head out to work someday. Jewish education can be after school, at 2:30, still giving a few solid hours of immersion. As a product of public school, I am more impressed by there ability to educate children while instilling derech eretz. It would save families under tremendous financial stress suffereing major shalom bayit issues (I know many families like this, some already broken) if we left reading, writing, math and science to the public school professionals and focused our limited resources on Jewish subjects.
(2) elizabeth , June 9, 2009
virtual school
Does your child do the virtual school at home. We ae considering it for my son for next year for one year. How is it working without any socialization. I would appreciate comments.
(1) Tammy Hulon , April 29, 2009
Virtual Schools
I tried to send this comment when this video came out, but the system would not let me. My children attend Virtual public school. It is great. There is not conflicts with Shabbat or the Festivals. No conflict with secular holidays. They have teachers online and they can work ahead as they are able. My oldest daughter finished her senior year by they end of March. There are many virtual schools out there and in most states. They are just now becoming more known. Wouldn't a Jewish or Hebraic Virtual School be great. I would be interested in that. Many people leave in areas where there are no Jewish Schools nearby. A Jewish Virtual school would give them the possibility of getting that education they want. There is much more I can tell you. If you want to know more check out the many websites out there or please contact me. Thank you.