Adapting: The Future of Jewish Education

The Jewish Education Project

Jewish Education

Jewish Identity

Anti-Semitism

Israel

Zionism

Israel Education

Antisemitism

October 7th

Jewish Peoplehood

Judaism

Artificial Intelligence

Purim

Esther

Holocaust Education

Hostages

Hanukkah

Pluralism

Yom Hazikaron

Vashti

Holocaust

'Adapting: The Future of Jewish Education' is a weekly podcast hosted by The Jewish Education Project. Hear CEO David Bryfman or alternating co-host Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath and a different guest each episode explore the big questions, challenges, and successes that define Jewish education. Available on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	196	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Religion & SpiritualityJudaismEducation

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Latest Episodes

Educating After October 7: Israel, Identity, and Hope with David Bryfman

After October 7, educators were asked to guide students while still making sense of their own evolving relationship to Israel and to Jewish peoplehood. What does it mean to teach when the ground beneath the curriculum is still shifting? What has chan... more

11 Jun 2026 • 37 min • Popular

When Families Become the Classroom: Jewish Learning Through a Latin-Jewish Lens

This week on Adapting, Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath sits down with Ariela Ronay-Jinich, founder and executive director of Olamim, to explore how education helps people navigate the richness of their identities. Drawing on her experiences as a Mexican Je... more

4 Jun 2026 • 33 min • Most popular

Hebrew School & Innovation: Is It Possible?

Every few years, Jewish education declares the Hebrew school model overdue for reinvention, yet the same structures persist. That tension sits at the center of this conversation.

In this episode, David Bryfman speaks with Jonathan Krasner, the Jac... more

28 May 2026 • 43 min • Popular

Fighting Toxic Masculinity and Raising Healthy Jewish Boys

Being a man is not about how tall you are or how much money you make, despite what some voices in the manosphere may claim. It’s about overcoming impulses, taking responsibility, and learning how to show up for others with dignity and care. But in a ... more

20 May 2026 • 47 min

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Recent Guests

Ariela Ronay-Jinich

Founder and Executive Director of Olamim, Latin Jewish Belonging for Families

Olamim

Episode: When Families Become the Classroom: Jewish Learning Through a Latin-Jewish Lens

Jonathan Krasner

Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Chair of Jewish Education Research at Brandeis University

Brandeis University

Episode: Hebrew School & Innovation: Is It Possible?

Adam Teitelbaum

Founder of Level 3 Industries; facilitates programs around Torah wisdom and Jewish ritual as foundations for fatherhood

Level 3 Industries

Episode: Fighting Toxic Masculinity and Raising Healthy Jewish Boys

Rabbi Josh Weinberg

Vice President of URJ for Israel and Reform Zionism; Executive Director of ALTSA

Union for Reform Judaism; Association of Reform Zionists of America

Episode: Don’t Wring Your Hands; Roll Up Your Sleeves: Israel Education for Today

Alex Sinclair

Lecturer in the International Masters Program in Jewish Education, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; author

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Episode: Kippahgate: From Controversy to the Classroom with Alex Sinclair

Ilana Trachtman

Emmy Award-winning creator of nonfiction programs for PBS, HBO, ABC TV, Showtime, Lifetime, Discovery, A&E, and the Sundance Channel

Book co-author

Episode: Creating Meaningful Experiences for Every Child—B-Mitzvah and Beyond

Howard Blas

Director of the National Ramatikva Network; long-time educator and advocate for disabilities inclusion in Jewish spaces

National Ramatikva Network

Episode: Creating Meaningful Experiences for Every Child—B-Mitzvah and Beyond

Omri Rose

Award-winning writer and producer; author of Echoes of October

Independent writer/producer

Episode: A Conversation on Memory This Yom HaZikaron

Dave Reckess

Executive Director of 3GNY, a third-generation Holocaust survivor descendant organization

3GNY

Episode: Living Memory & Holocaust Education: A Conversation on Yom HaShoah

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David Bryfman

Host of the show; CEO of The Jewish Education Project (frequently collaborates with co-hosts)

Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath

Host and co-host; focuses on future-focused Jewish education and family learning

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings

Thank you
These conversations have been very helpful. I love Rabba Epstein's insights!
Apple Podcasts
5
Ramon, in the south
United States2 years ago
Excellent insightful conversations
I am not an educator but have found these conversations to be very helpful as a Jewish parent raising 3 young kids. Especially in these difficult times, I appreciate the thoughtful approach to challenging topics. Both the host and guests are excellent. Highly recommend.
Apple Podcasts
5
Momof3inMD
United States3 years ago
Excellent content
Definitely recommend this podcast for any Jewish educators out there, great for both new and veteran educators, you’ll always learn something and gain new perspectives.
Apple Podcasts
5
rachel18974
United States4 years ago
A great addition to my own Jewish education
While working on my masters in Jewish Professional Leadership, this podcast has been a great supplement to my program. I highly recommend!
Apple Podcasts
5
misshuman95
United States4 years ago
Thought Provoking Conversation
I recently started listening to this podcast, and it’s opening my eyes (or ears) to the challenges the Jewish community faces today across the spectrum in engaging kids and families, and delivering relevant Jewish education and experiences today. Highly recommend!
Apple Podcasts
5
Gingerrocks13
United States5 years ago

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The host and guests are described as excellent and the discussions are helpful for both new and veteran educators.

Listeners praise thoughtful, insightful conversations and practical takeaways for educators and Jewish families.

Audiences value inclusive, multi-perspective discussions on Israel education and Jewish memory.

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Hebrew School & Innovation: Is It Possible?

Q: What is your prognosis for the next 25 years in Jewish education reform, considering economic and demographic factors?

He suggests a best-case scenario where successful interventions are funded to sustainability, with ongoing innovation balanced against preserving proven programs; demographic shifts and the economy will require flexible, diversified options and stable funding infrastructure.

Hebrew School & Innovation: Is It Possible?

Q: Did you personally attend Hebrew school, and how does your background inform your perspective on its evolution?

Krasner explains that he did not attend Hebrew school, but his personal experiences as a parent and his scholarly work give him a strong interest in understanding how Hebrew school shapes identity and continuity, and why reforms must consider both historical roots and present-day needs.

When Families Become the Classroom: Jewish Learning Through a Latin-Jewish Lens

Q: Could you please share a source of Jewish inspiration?

She points to Hebrew as a deep source of inspiration and to Barbara Rogoff's cultural development framework as influential in understanding how culture moves across generations.

When Families Become the Classroom: Jewish Learning Through a Latin-Jewish Lens

Q: Can you speak about how Jewish peoplehood informs the work that you do and how we can all be thinking about peoplehood through the models that you're presenting?

She explains that peoplehood is reinforced through active participation and mutual responsibility, with families acting as both learners and teachers and the home as the cornerstone of cultural transmission.

Creating Meaningful Experiences for Every Child—B-Mitzvah and Beyond

Q: What is one Jewish experience that every young person should have?

Both guests highlight the importance of Jewish summer camp as a foundational identity-building experience; they also value Israel experiences like Birthright as a way to broaden perspectives and connect communities globally.

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A thoughtful, education-focused show that examines how Jewish education evolves in response to cultural, political, and technological changes. Episodes frequently center on innovative learning models, inclusion and belonging, Israel education, memory and Holocaust education, and how families and communities engage with Jewish learning beyond traditional institutions. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on practical pedagogy, humane approaches to crisis and adversity, and a clear commitment to accessibility and participatory dialogue for diverse Jewish communities. Potential listeners—education professionals, community leaders, and parents—will likely find actionable ideas for classrooms, camps, and family learning, as well as though... more

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Recent guests on Adapting: The Future of Jewish Education include:

1. Ariela Ronay-Jinich
2. Jonathan Krasner
3. Adam Teitelbaum
4. Rabbi Josh Weinberg
5. Alex Sinclair
6. Ilana Trachtman
7. Howard Blas
8. Omri Rose

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