The Schechter Institutes

Our goal is to offer pluralistic Jewish education to diverse populations, promoting a democratic society secure in its Jewish roots.

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#InternationalWomensDay is a good time to remind ourselves that Jewish tradition honors strong women. Let us look in depth at #EshetChayil, the proverbial woman of valor – what are the qualities she is praised for? https://t.co/iuLB8Ru1wq

#IWD2020 #JewishWoman

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In light of the spread of the corona virus, is it permissible to listen to the Megillah reading “live” via telephone, radio, television or Facebook? Read Rabbi Prof. David Golinkin full responsa https://t.co/gUF6SQ0ogm

#corona #covid19 #purim #MegillatEsther #MegillaLive

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In honor of #InternationalWomensDay on March 8th, we are re-sharing Dr. Bat-Sheva Margalit Stern’s article on a pioneering Israeli leader: ‘She’s Got A Man’s Head On Her Shoulders,’ Ada Fishman as a Test Case for Women’s Political Activity: https://t.co/DRaIX7BZAZ

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The letters on the #dreidel stand for “A Great Miracle Happened Here" (or there outside of Israel). This #Chanukah 5780, The Schechter Institutes is proud to share with you the great things happening here: Read all about it: https://t.co/uo9p83qjn5

#Hanukkah #FestivalOfLights

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Congratulations to Rabbi Matan Stein, Rabbi David Arias and Rabbi Yos Baruch Fromer on their #ordination Thursday night by the Schechter #RabbinicalSeminary! Israel is blessed to have these three newly minted rabbis serving Israel and the Jewish People.

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"Ot hee l'Olam-" A Sign Forever/A letter for the World" are words said every week as part of Veshamru. They are also the words that adorn the new #graffiti installation piece at The Schechter Institutes in #Jerusalem.

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Every year, Women’s League is proud to be an official partner organization in @GivingTuesday. On December 3, 2019, Women’s League, our members, and our sisterhoods, will join the movement once again.

Read our full #GIvingTuesday 2019 guide here!
https://t.co/pHOPpqNddR

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Turning sixteen in Israel isn’t just a number. At 16, Israeli teens get their #TeudatZehut identity cards. Read how TALI Education Fund is helping teens reach higher, mark that rite of passage and connecting teens to their Israeli-Jewish #identities. https://t.co/GwcLrYLAWj

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Growing up in St Petersburgh, making #aliya to Israel and living and studying in the United States have given Rabbi Irina Gritsevsky the perfect background to lead Schechter’s programs in Ukraine and Israel. https://t.co/KNIfbyomiG

#MeetTheTeam #FemaleRabbis #Femaleleadership

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What is #Jewishmusic? How does it intersect with @prayer? These questions are examined with text, instruments and voices in Ashira, the Schechter Rabbinical Seminary program for training prayer leaders. Read the full article: https://t.co/aegyH18LEy
#MostlyMusic #Leadership

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On #RoshHashanah we celebrate the potential of the year ahead and look back to celebrate what we accomplished. Read how @Schechter_edu programs connect children, teens and adults to the richness of their Jewish heritage.
https://t.co/yxuv447mv1
#ShanahTovah #JewishNewYear #Jewish

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Throwback Thursday! Een artikel in de @Jerusalem_Post over de summerschool: 'Jerusalem and the Three Religions', georganiseerd door de PThU in samenwerking met het @Schechter_edu "What unites the students is the fascination for Jerusalem."
https://t.co/JMmYvL3v2c

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So proud of this program and how far it's come! We hope you'll join us for the next Masorti Women's Study Day this Friday in Jerusalem - see below for more info! @Schechter_edu https://t.co/HKptNKl7F4

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Greetings from #Amsterdam!
We are currently participating in the first summer seminar on "Jerusalem and the #ThreeReligions" taking place at the @pthu_nl. This course is part of a unique #AcademicPartnership.

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De Summerschool over Jeruzalem is gestart! De komende dagen volop lezingen over de geschiedenis en archeologie van Jeruzalem, heilige plaatsen en de relatie tussen joden, christenen en moslims. Meedoen? Kom naar de lezing van Doron Bar op woensdag 3 juli https://t.co/Fp89vqB9Km

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#Shavuot, which we celebrate this week, holds in tension the ideas of exclusivity and accessibility. But the #Torah is not confined solely to the Beit Midrash or to people who have grown up with a classic Jewish education. #MustRead: https://t.co/4ecq9fmsSA #JewishEducation

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Rabbi Prof. David Golinkin, recalling the incredible story of the student struggle against the #Holocaust. Read more: https://t.co/QwJ8JKYNWQ #HolocaustRemembranceDay #YomHaShoah #NeverAgain #Nazis #Auschwitz #antisemitism

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"We are deeply saddened and outraged at yet another senseless shooting of worshippers at prayer. This time, at the Chabad synagogue of Poway in San Diego County, one innocent woman has been murdered and three injured, including a child and the synagogue's rabbi..." 1/3

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Now that we have celebrated the first days of #Passover, let’s revisit the story of the #Exodus with Rabbi Dr. Paul Shrell-Fox, God’s role as described in the #Haggadah takes on new meaning. https://t.co/EJP1uLkB9a
#Passover2019 #Judaism #JewishLearning

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Rabbi Avi Novis-Deutsch, delves into the relationship between two verses in Parshat Kedoshim:
“You shall love your neighbor like yourself. I am God.” Lev. 19:18
“You shall love the stranger as you love yourself. I am God.” Lev. 19:34
​Which is easier? https://t.co/Zcukr0RCgt