Introducing The Davis Academy Beit Midrash
Introducing The Davis Academy Beit Midrash This morning the Judaic Studies team at Davis studied the story of Kamsa and Bar Kamsa as it appears in Lamentations Rabbah 4:3. For those who aren’t familiar...
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Thank You Robert Coles
Thank You Robert Coles I’m working my way through Robert Coles’ beautiful book, The Spiritual Life of Children. It’s a great “Elul” read. Here are a few of the insights that speak to me as a rabbi and...
View ArticleLech Lecha– a unique perspective
Lech Lecha– a unique perspective The following D’var Torah was prepared by Todd Williamson, a member of The Davis Academy faculty. It was shared at one of our weekly Middle School tefilah services in...
View ArticleAsking a child to do a grown up’s job
Asking a child to do a grown up’s job A recent JEDLAB discussion on Passover got me thinking. Are Jewish educators asking children to do the job of grown ups when it comes to Jewish life and living?...
View ArticleThoughts on Teaching and Learning
Thoughts on Teaching and Learning One of the many blessings of being the rabbi at The Davis Academy is that I’m afforded daily opportunities to reflect on the most basic components of education:...
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