Book launch: “Until the Day breaks and the Shadows Flee Away”
Following the events of October 7th, the Jewish world is experiencing profound upheaval intersecting every aspect of our lives –personally, communally, nationally, in Israel and across the globe.
Jewish Day schools are no different. They must adapt to situations not experienced before, requiring rethinking former assumptions in varied fields from Israel education to wellness and resilience training. Now, more than ever, we need to reexamine our priorities and reflect on what is most needed in this hour.
This work is an attempt to encourage a serious discussion about how the events of the past year are impacting Jewish formal Jewish day school education. Its publication was inspired and initiated by a solidarity mission to Israel of Jewish educational leaders. This mission was made possible through a partnership between UnitE, the Koret Center and other organizations.
Until the Day breaks and the Shadows Flee Away provides insights and perspectives to guide Jewish education in the coming years, reflecting on how the field can adapt in the face of new challenges. It contains current data and research in the field as well as thought pieces and reflections, capturing this moment in Jewish history.
We are advancing our understanding of the current condition of formal Jewish education around the world and how it might remain resilient and vibrant during these turbulent times.
