Has Jewish Education Failed Us? — The Long Path Podcast Episode 11

In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with Dr. David Bryfman, Z3 Adjunct Fellow and CEO of The Jewish Education Project, to talk about the current state of Jewish education and why so many educators are leaving the field. What’s driving the talent drain? What are the structural challenges Jewish schools and institutions are facing? And most importantly, what needs to change if we want Jewish education to thrive in the decades ahead?

David shares a candid look at the pressures educators face, the risks of getting this moment wrong and the opportunities to rethink how we educate the next generation about Jewish identity, community and Israel.

We also discuss his new book, Heroism & Hope: Recharging Israel Education in a Post-October 7 World, and how the events of October 7 have reshaped conversations about Israel education around the world.

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