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"Writing the book she wishes she always had as an educator, Frankel offers practical applications as well as sound pedagogical theory and background. Taking on subjects many of my teachers tell me they struggle with, from God and t’filah to implementing blended learning, this book offers support to Jewish educators at a variety of levels and stages in their careers. She is not afraid to share her mistakes with us, so that we can learn from them as she has. This is a great gift to Jewish educators everywhere.”
- Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers, Community Educator, Movement for Reform Judaism (UK)
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“The Jewish Educator’s Companion translates sound educational theory into usable strategies for every Jewish educational setting. Educators can use these tools to introduce critical thinking and Jewish values into their games, projects, and activities. An expert in gaming, filmmaking, and other creative learning strategies, Frankel makes leading educational trends accessible and implementable. If you are seeking a menu of ways to make Jewish learning thoughtful and deep while truly engaging learners, this book is a great guide.”
- Miriam Heller Stern, Ph.D., National Director, School of Education at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
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“Batsheva Frankel's new book adds something desperately needed in the Jewish educational world - a toolkit to inspire new and veteran teachers alike. We are preparing the next generation of leaders of the Jewish community; we must create an environment that is conducive to that noble goal. With ideas culled from the best of general education and applied to Jewish education, Frankel's work can move the needle in a meaningful way.”
- Rabbi Ari Segal, Head of School, Shalhevet High School, Los Angeles
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“Batsheva Frankel has given principals a wonderful tool to train their teachers, and given teachers a real understanding of both the theory and practice of Jewish education. These are real educational techniques that can be incorporated into any classroom. Anything that we teach will be taught better now, thanks to this extraordinary guide.”
- Rabbi Cherie Koller-Fox, President NewCAJE
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“This is an excellent tool for new, as well as seasoned, educators. It breaks down the fundamental aspects of quality learning in a way that is accessible to anyone. This resource is a great combination of theory and application and will guide countless educators through their sacred work.”
- Rachel Stern, Education Director, Institute for Southern Jewish Life
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“In 2007, the McKinsey report coined the well-known phrase, “The quality of an education system cannot exceed the quality of its teachers,” and reinforced the importance of investment, empowerment, and development of the most valuable asset of every school –the teachers. In her book, Frankel manages to speak to every teacher, regardless of the age, gender, or geographical location of the students being taught, and to touch on all facets of education - identity and values, school climate, learning methods, curriculum, and evaluation. She does all of this while at the same time relating to the Jewish soul that exists in every Jewish educator.”
- Dr. Amnon Eldar, Director General of the AMIT Network, Israel
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