Highlighting the relationship between religion and social change, the article clarifies this relationship by defining the religious and secular factors in the process of Jewish identification. Available from: Unipub, Box 433, Murray Hill Station, New York, N.Y. 10016. (Author/JR)

Discusses Jewish traditions and establishment of the Sabbath as a special day, its observance being both part of a religious tradition and an example of psychological health. Explores the values and attitudes that underlie Sabbath observance, identifies some of the themes and behaviors most characteristic of these observances, and relates these to…

States that, although religion is taught in Jewish schools, the sense of spirituality that motivates and provides meaning for learning is absent. Arguing that society bears some of the blame, the author contends that spirituality can best be fostered in programs that stress integration, synthesis, the mystery of things, and transcendence. (GEA)

This project examines the religious implications of an approach to "limmudei kodesh" (primarily the study of Talmud) and "halakhah" (an integration of academic scholarship with traditional Torah study and the evaluation of the educational pros and cons of a curriculum built on such a synthesis). In the concerted effort over the…

Adolescent substance abuse has been on the rise for the past few decades, constituting a major personal and social problem. According to researchers, the causes are many, including biological, temperamental, psychological, behavioral, and environmental factors. Yet, only a few intervention methods have proven effective. Numerous studies…

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Discusses the problems of teaching Talmudic traditions to modern Jewish high school students. The author recommends that teachers avoid alienating their students by acknowledging the validity of non-orthodox viewpoints in their classrooms. Journal available from Human Sciences Press, 72 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10011. (AM)

Although Karl Marx made anti-Semitic statements, his basic principles necessarily required advocacy of equal Jewish rights. (Author/EB)

Observes that recent work in hermeneutics and education posits a religious dimension to education on this model. Draws on Hans-Georg Gadamer to explore: What is "hermeneutics?" and what is its relation to education? What accounts for the purportedly religious character of hermeneutic education? and, How are religious aspects of education…

Evaluated a teacher training project in Israel for teaching Jewish culturally valued subjects focusing on the practicum activities of the first year. Many of the 16 student teachers displayed a significant measure of reflectivity, but their critical reflection was almost completely undeveloped. Results suggest that the key to developing reflective…

Discusses Tikkun Olam--the Jewish tenet of healing the world through individual good deeds--and its applicability to the practice of adventure therapy. Focuses on the therapeutic relationship, as it develops in group settings, and the role of adventure leaders and therapists in nourishing such relationships to provide a vehicle for healing or…

In this article, the author talks about Jon Levisohn's discussion of "Visions of Jewish Education," which includes at least four valuable contributions. First, Levisohn offers an illuminating account of what a reader of the important book will find. Second, Levisohn draws attention to the ways in which the book will significantly enrich discourse…

As our understanding of learning focuses on the whole person rather than individual aspects of learning, so the process of learning is beginning to be studied from a wide variety of perspectives and disciplines. This handbook presents a comprehensive overview of the contemporary research into learning: it brings together a diverse range of…

The Jewish tradition of text study and commentary may convey important messages to educators because of its probable inherent interest and for possible recommendations for pedagogical practice that might be suggested by it. Beyond seeking guidance in religious and everyday affairs, the last 2000 years of Torah study reveals a passionate commitment…