Cultures and Contexts of Jewish Education
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, Education, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Philosophy & Social Aspects
| Author: | Robert Chazan, Benjamin M. Jacobs, Barry Chazan | ISBN: | 9783319515861 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | March 27, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | Robert Chazan, Benjamin M. Jacobs, Barry Chazan |
| ISBN: | 9783319515861 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | March 27, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
This book examines the history of Jewish education from the Biblical period to the present. It traces how Jews have formally and informally transmitted their culture and worldview over the years, with particular attention to the shift from premodernity to modernity and to the unique opportunities and challenges of contemporary American Jewish education. Its authors combine historical background and insight with educational expertise to provide a robust portrait of the cultures and contexts of Jewish education and address possibilities for the future.
This book examines the history of Jewish education from the Biblical period to the present. It traces how Jews have formally and informally transmitted their culture and worldview over the years, with particular attention to the shift from premodernity to modernity and to the unique opportunities and challenges of contemporary American Jewish education. Its authors combine historical background and insight with educational expertise to provide a robust portrait of the cultures and contexts of Jewish education and address possibilities for the future.
