Archive: December 2020

The Miracle Grows Stronger Every Day

The Miracle Grows Stronger Every Day

Behind the candles, dreidels, the latkes, the doughnuts, my rising triglycerides (from all the oil), I find that  the most inspiring tradition of Chanukah is our search for the light and the way that we are instructed to share the light (don’t forget to “publicize the miracle” by putting your menorahs in a window if you can). Our people overcame great odds more than 2,000 years ago, and unlike other Jewish holidays, there is indisputable, historical evidence that this military victory of the Maccabean army did indeed happen.

Today, Jewish education is in a battle right now as well. This time, however, the victory isn’t only marked by a re- “dedication” (that is what Hanukkah means) of a physical holy temple in Jerusalem. This time, the victory is our collective view of the future, when our children can see themselves as successful Jewish learners and feel a strong sense of community and agency. They pass the torch yet again to another generation. The light we share as a people must shine on to the world.

When the coronavirus pandemic forced the world’s students and teachers into online classrooms, many Hebrew schools were left unprepared to make the transition. This meant that the demand for ShalomLearning’s work more than doubled! In addition to our regular teacher training and innovative curricula designs, we provide scholarship funds to our synagogue partners that enable their families to participate.

With your continued support we will continue to provide these tools to students, teachers, and families across North America at no additional cost to them. 

In recognition of the demand, a generous donor has pledged to match every gift made before December 31, 2020 up to $50,000. Please help us meet this match and provide uninterrupted Jewish education throughout the COVID-19 crisis and beyond by clicking here.

Thank you so much for making this miracle of Jewish education possible.

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy and joyous Chanukah!

Chag Sa’ma’ach!

 

Joshua Troderman

President

ShalomLearning