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I’ve been thinking lately about how easily the operational logistics of running a school can quickly take over and pull our attention from the actual
Josh Rifkin
March 2, 2026
I’ve been thinking lately about how easily the operational logistics of running a school can quickly take over and pull our attention from the actual
Last month, The Efshar Project gathered community leaders, educators, clergy, funders, and champions of Jewish life for our annual Powering Possibilities Lunch + Learn—an afternoon
I wanted to share a story from one of the schools in our network. It’s a story that got me thinking about how we can support
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to experience the magic of the Boulder JCC Forest School. I was there because Gwen Tenney,
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the Jewish holidays — as I prepare food for the break the fast with recipes passed
My wife and I used to run a little farmer’s market stand about a decade ago. I can recall the early mornings just before the market began: the
For the past fifteen years, the Efshar Project has been the well I’ve gone back to again and again for support, inspiration, and hope. So,
One of The Efshar Project’s core offerings this year has been a free, high-impact professional development series designed specifically for Jewish early childhood educators. The
The Efshar Project is committed to offering responsive, high quality professional development for educators for free or highly subsidized rates. Most Efshar Network schools are
The start of the school year is filled with anticipation and the opportunity for new beginnings. There is careful planning that goes into each school’s