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The ‘Yearning’ for Torah learning goes to TV

\”If we don\’t have something to yearn for, some dents in our life to fix, some messiness, some crucial quality of our life is missing,\” Kula tells the audience. \”Yearning can be a path to blessing.\”

Panel Rejects Texts Over Religious Bias

Following the public criticism, 14 commissioners voted last Friday against adopting the Oxford materials, and one commissioner abstained. Their rejection came as a surprise, because a special review committee had recommended its adoption to the commission.

Familial Forgiveness

The syllabus for my USC general education class includes both Shakespeare\’s \”The Tempest\” and Chapters 37-50 of Genesis — the Joseph story or \”novella.\” These two narratives share themes that commend themselves: forgiveness and reconciliation. Both Prospero and Joseph were set upon by their own brothers and narrowly escaped death. Both protagonists contributed to their victim role — Prospero through neglecting governance and Joseph by insensitive boasting.

Two Educators Earn Honors

Barry Koff earned a state teaching credential and completed a master\’s degree in Jewish education through Chicago\’s Spertus College. Yet his first career as an on-air radio broadcaster comes through in his classroom.

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