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The Architecture of Belonging
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 ...
March 2, 2026
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Powering Possibilities: Investing in the Future of Jewish Early Childhood Education
Carly Schlafer
February 9, 2026
Last month, The Efshar Project gathered community leaders, educators, clergy, funders, and champions of Jewish life for our ...
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Experiential Learning is Not Just for Children
Josh Rifkin
November 24, 2025
I wanted to share a story from one of the schools in our network. It’s a story that got ...
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A Magical Classroom in the Forest
Josh Rifkin
October 14, 2025
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to experience the magic of the Boulder JCC Forest ...
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From Generation to Generation: Carrying Holiday Traditions Forward
Carly Schlafer
October 1, 2025
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the Jewish holidays — as I prepare food for ...
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From Garden to Community: How Young Learners Built a Market of Joy
Josh Rifkin
September 22, 2025
My wife and I used to run a little farmer’s market stand about a decade ago. I can recall the early ...
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Pedagogical Perspective: A Sweet New Year
The Efshar Team
August 28, 2025
For the past fifteen years, the Efshar Project has been the well I’ve gone back to again and ...
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