Ruth Schapira2 min“But I’ve already been to the museum!”Negotiating with teens when they say “been there, done that!” The entire school was taking a trip to the relatively new National Museum...
Ruth Schapira2 minRead what one teen says about teachersFrom the 1950’s, but great teachers create impact no matter the year This summer I’m working with an intern through a program that...
Ruth Schapira2 min‘Wow, You’re Soooo Jewish!”Is it the consummate Jewish nebbish, portrayed here by Woody Allen? The words “You’re soooo0 Jewish”, said in that tone of voice, from...
Ruth Schapira2 minwhat Jewish teens taught me about family valuesLast week I was figuring out a way to teach eighth graders the value of Shalom Bayit (Family Harmony–Peace in the Home). With teens...