Gil Perl
CEO of the Ades Family Foundation. Founding Head of School of the Jewish Leadership Academy. Fascinated with the Jewish future.
Chasidim & Misnagdim
A Four Part Lecture Series
Last night was the last of our four part lecture series on Chasidim and Misnagdim at Boca Raton Synagogue. We began with an overview of Jewish life in Poland prior to the 18th century and the emergence of the Ba'al Shem Tov. In Part 2, we looked at the central teaching of early Chasidus and how those played a role in explaining its . . .
The 4 R's
Biblical Criticism in Modern Orthodox High Schools
Is the Torah true? Did the historical events described within it actually happen? How are we, as Orthodox Jews, to contend with archeological findings that may suggest otherwise? How do we, as Modern Orthodox Jews, justify our embrace of academic research for establishing truth in all areas except those that seem to . . .
Reflecting on Jewish Education
Here are some thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing the field of Jewish Education that I recently shared with the Jewish Education Experience podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1257653/9096009
The Berachot of Kalev
A Farewell Message to the Students of Kohelet Yeshiva High School
A Strategic Reset for Day School Finances
Based on a forthcoming paper in the Azrieli Papers: Post COVID Chinuch vol. 2
Why is This Purim Different?
An Open Letter to the Jewish Community
This is the text of a letter I sent to our school community yesterday, on the eve of our second Purim of the COVID era. If you think it can be helpful for your community, feel free to share it with others:
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