Sep
10
2017
Tefilla is an ideal personal growth tool. Classically, Tefilla is depicted as a connection between Man and God. However, let’s examine the use of Tefilla as a self-mantra exercise for coaching, and its effect on changing and improving one’s...
Dec
26
2016
The best interaction engagement strategy for students in Tefilla, is getting them to sing. Studies have shown the clear educational benefits of teaching through song. For example, in a university level class, there are universities that, in fact, use...
Mar
15
2016
The rationale – Making Tefilla Important
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/how-to-put-tefilah-back-on-schools-agenda/
In the article above, the Rabbi Hirschfeld and Dr. Susan Wall from Pardes illustrates how Tefilla needs to be a priority for schools again. One of the reasons, I believe, Tefilla is not a...
Mar
14
2016
I would like to make a claim that may be revolutionary, and is definitely at the least unconventional. The claim is that Tefilla in schools should be primarily an educational experience, not a Halachic one. This concept of an...
Mar
13
2016
When I was an educator in a Jewish Day School in Toronto, Canada, I was given the task of leading the Tefilla for grades 6, 7 & 8. My Supervisor was very clear that the Tefilla was not nearly...
Mar
11
2016
When discussing a concept and its essential meaning, the first step is understanding what the word itself means. One of the greatest misconceptions and poor translations in Tefilla as prayer. Those are two almost opposing concepts. In order to...
Mar
11
2016
In every business, non-profit or educational venture the key to success is understanding the Target Market or Audience. In this article, I have divided different strategies for Tefilla success based on 4 target audiences, both in formal and informal...
