RG Berkson

Student rabbi, former scientist and education specialist.

[RG Berkson @RGBerkson]

I have an announcement to make: at the end of June I'm leaving @ConnectingSci and changing careers to retrain as a rabbi. https://t.co/qf4n6upgKj

[RG Berkson @RGBerkson]

There is no 'war on Christmas', and there are also no actual Muslims who want to prevent pet owners from walking their dogs, or pubs from serving alcohol. If you repeat misinformation like this you're either gullible or racist.

[Hifsa Haroon-Iqbal OBE @hhi1]

Here we go again 🎄

A reflection on the annual myth that #Muslims want to “ban #Christmas,” the respect #Islam has for #Jesus and #Mary and the real issues people face over the festive season.

https://t.co/greLFlIDZe

[The King's Fund @TheKingsFund]

Nearly 2 out of 3 people say they (or someone they care for) have had a problem with NHS admin in the past year. But what impact do these experiences have on the public's perceptions of the NHS? We explored this in our February long read: https://t.co/gswiVQUgrN

[RG Berkson @RGBerkson]

@scholastic_rat Absolutely! It pisses me off so much when academics blame 'administrators' for everything that is wrong with the sector. And there are a lot of real problems, but they're not caused by the mostly female, lower paid administrators.

[RG Berkson @RGBerkson]

I have always loved that Kettle's Yard do this!

[Kettle's Yard @kettlesyard]

Are you a student @AngliaRuskin or @Cambridge_Uni? Borrow an artwork from Kettle's Yard for the academic year! ✨

Come along to Kettle's Yard on 28 October to choose your artwork 🗓️

£20 fee + £30 refundable deposit per artwork

2–4pm

Find out more/FAQs: https://t.co/dEvnTlr8QF

[Liberal Judaism @LiberalJudaism]

We are offering all members of Liberal and Reform communities the chance to take part in a year-long cycle of chavruta (learning in pairs) study.

Participants can sign up as a pair, or an individual and we will match them with a study partner.

Details: https://t.co/ReAW3yedVa

[RG Berkson @RGBerkson]

My thoughts about this time of year:

[Leo Baeck College @LeoBaeckCollege]

In Va-yeilech, Joshua accepts from Moses an unimaginably challenging task.
Read this week's d'var Torah on parashat Nitzavim – Va-yeilech by Rachel Berkson, LBC rabbinical student:
https://t.co/cUNc6F4NQN
#ShabbatShalom #RabbiSchool #torahportion #dvartorah #Torah

[Leo Baeck Institute London @lbi_london]

We’re proud that the Library of Lost Books has been nominated for the Grimme Online Audience Award! If you’d like to help us gain even more recognition, we’d be incredibly grateful for your vote 🙂

Vote here: https://t.co/NWUBPeaGTW

[RG Berkson @RGBerkson]

@amisamileandme This is so ridiculously relevant to your interests that I assume you've already seen it, but I got it from someone unconnected to you, so just in case: https://t.co/fXsQb9zHkP

[RG Berkson @RGBerkson]

I'm not exactly a leader of anything, but I was proud to be part of the background crowd at this solidarity event.

[Reform Judaism @ReformMovement]

Faith leaders came together in solidarity outside Southport Mosque - mourning the loss of innocent children and condemning those who seek to use these awful events to divide communities.

Read the full story, and watch a BBC interview with @RabbiRobyn: https://t.co/Gb5xScPWui

[RG Berkson @RGBerkson]

I was involved in the very early design stages of this course, before I quit genomic education to train as a rabbi. There are really good people on board, and it's a great complement to other variant interpretation courses by virtue of being global and diverse. Recommended!

[Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventsWCS]

Our FREE online course teaching skills to navigate the complexities of #GenomeVariation for diverse populations, starts today. #FLGenomicVariantsDiversity

Gain hands-on experiencing using tools and software for genomic variation analysis. 

📎 Join now: https://t.co/GvPPN1P1O3

[RG Berkson @RGBerkson]

@learnfromassess @JonHaidt And really tiny kids, preschool age, who can use voice-based search before they can read or write, and who get a huge boost to literacy and numeracy from the immediate feedback you can get from electronic games. The problem isn't phones, it isn't "screens", it's advertising.

[RG Berkson @RGBerkson]

@learnfromassess @JonHaidt Observing the under 7s in my immediate circles who use smartphones, the main impact is a huge boost to self-efficacy. I've seen a 5yo who could confidently navigate his local streets using map software. A 6yo who taught herself new art and baking techniques based on videos.

[RG Berkson @RGBerkson]

Ooh, fascinating study! I did a little bit of work with @technomatti which included interviewing autistic students about #TeamBasedLearning but it was very preliminary, and we were looking at a wide range of disabilities and neurodiversities. https://t.co/l3JIteqNEl

[Prof. Simon Tweddell @simontweddell]

Calling on Team-Based Learning educators! Please can you help Rachel Wood with her doctoral studies. Thank you!
https://t.co/J2vriM7L4x

[RG Berkson @RGBerkson]

A fellow student is running this LJ online Seder and it's going to be absolutely brilliant. Very much recommended

[Liberal Judaism @LiberalJudaism]

An Online Seder is being held this year for all those who have recently converted, are in the process of converting, are on a Jewish learning journey or just want to find out more about Passover.

Find out more here: https://t.co/aVVkuldfGI

[RG Berkson @RGBerkson]

I have opinions about record-keeping! https://t.co/0q4xvjRXCe

[RG Berkson @RGBerkson]

Not only is this article clear and well-referenced, it manages to make a case for active travel without any reference to moral panic about obeeeeeesity. Well done that doc!

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

"People don’t swap from their car to active travel because cars are normalised and our infrastructure is built around them."

Active travel is beneficial for health and the planet, @scarlettmcnally
https://t.co/i5hvlQe97u

[RG Berkson @RGBerkson]

I love this course, it's one of my favourite things I worked on in my previous job. It covers an astonishing amount of ground for an online course, including lots of really detailed case studies. Can't recommend it enough.

[Leo Baeck College @LeoBaeckCollege]

In case you missed it... you can now watch the Lionel Blue Memorial Lecture 'What is the legacy of Queer Rabbis?' here: https://t.co/wJIKKW4Xg4

More information about the event on our website: https://t.co/ycal9ew6vo

[RG Berkson @RGBerkson]

This is going to be a really great event, the speakers are truly awesome and it's a really important topic for anyone interested in LBGTQ+ anything in the context of Progressive Judaism.

[Leo Baeck College @LeoBaeckCollege]

There's just over 2 weeks to go until this fantastic event with @FinchleyReform and @BKYSynagogue. We've got a great panel of speakers lined up for you!

Registration is essential - https://t.co/7dwxp6KEh5
Online tickets also available.

[RG Berkson @RGBerkson]

@professor_dave It is mindblowing how effective the scratch cards are at promoting deep engagement and discussion. I've tried all kinds of digital alternatives and there's just nothing like them.