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The World Abides Only on the Breath of Little Children Learning Torah. - Judah HaNasi. Talmud: Shabbat 119b
Searching for info on better schooling for a child you love? Read A Better Chance in Life - The Ten Advantages of a Jewish Education. Jewish Education FAQs Q. What is my responsibility towards my child according to Judaism? A. The responsibility of a parent in Judaism is to provide a proper physical environment for the child to blossom into a happy adult and to provide a proper spiritual upbringing - ie, to give them a home that is conducive to Mitzvot observance and to give them a proper Torah Education. This means to enroll them in a Yeshiva or Orthodox Jewish day school. This is the obligation of both parents. The most nachas (Jewish satisfaction) that a Jewish mother and father gets is by seeing their children follow the path of the Torah of their ancestors. Mothers' rewards in the next world will depend greatly upon whether they placed their children in an Orthodox Jewish Day school or not. Q. How can your organization help me? A. The Jewish Education Network's offers: 1. Free Referal Services - we will refer you to an organization that will help you with you or your child's Jewish educational concern. If you need -
financial aid, Our main
goals are : Q. Where can I find out more about Torah day schools in my area? A. Contact Torah Umesorah - the Association of Torah Day Schools at 212-227-1000 / 212-406-6934. Torah Umesorah offers a list of Jewish Schools throughout the United States. Their website: http://www.torah-umesorah.com/
A.
Their
secular studies are better than the average public school. Children who
attended Yeshivas attained higher SAT scores, acheivement test and
standardized test scores (like the Regents in New York State) than the
average of public school students. Jewish Day Schools and Yeshivas have
all the amenities, social
services, tutoring and more - that are available in a secular school. Most Yeshiva students that pursue a career usually end up going to college and select professional careers - like being scientists, engineers, doctors, lawyers, accountants, social workers, business professionals and psychologists. Most public school students usually select blue collar work and sales or clerical positions. "Jewish schools -- which focus on learning to interpret holy texts, along with a smattering of basic arithmetic -- provide a better training ground for solving tricky geometry problems than the mainstream facilities do" according to a new study. Orthodox education's emphasis on examining texts from different perspectives, achieving insights through independent learning, and using strict problem-solving procedures may nurture reasoning skills that apply to novel realms of knowledge, such as geometry, propose Yoram Dembo and Iris Levin, both of Tel Aviv University, and Robert S. Siegler of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. See Article Here
Q. What are the 10 Advantages of sending my child to a Jewish Day School? A.
The 10
advantages of a Jewish education 1.
Safe Environment With a
Jewish education, children are in good hands! 2.
Intermarriage Prevention With
a Jewish education, our family's Jewish future is safe. 3.
Secular Education With a
Jewish education, children are better equipped to enter society
at all levels. 4.
Family Life With a Jewish
education, kids bring home peace and happiness. 5.
Meaningful Life With a
Jewish education, our child lives a meaningful life. 6.
Happiness in Life With a
Jewish education, our child lives a happier life. 7.
Noble Values A Jewish
education teaches a child to be a better person.
8. Jewish Identity A Jewish education
protects a child from
cults and missionaries. 9.
Jewish Survival With a
Jewish education, our people survive. 10.
Our Heritage With a Jewish
education, a child develops pride in being Jewish. Q. The main reason why I don't send my child to an orthodox Jewish Day school is - public school is free, and a Jewish school costs money. A. Isn't your child worth more than all the money in the world? Jewish schools work with parents to assure that parents can afford tuition. Q. Why is it so important to send my child to a Jewish school - shouldn't I try to assure that my child will do well in a secular school so that he will be able to earn a good living in the future? A. The level of secular education that an Orthodox Jewish day school provides is higher than that of a public school. So it makes more sense to send them to a good Jewish school - if that is what you are concerned about. It is good that you have a long term outlook on life. Judaism also has a long term outlook on life. The outlook of the Torah is not temporal. It is eternal. Thus the eternal situation of you and your child will depend upon the Jewish education you provide for them now.
A. Depriving a child of a Torah education may cause your child to not reach a true level of meaning in life and satisfaction. Top Psychologists say that this deprivation is the main source of many problems later on in life. A
person is composed
of a body and a soul. A true Torah education is what the soul yearns
for. Upon reaching adulthood many of these children - who were not
taught the beauty and excitement of following the Torah - go off to far
away countries in search of spirituality, join cults, participate in
foreign rituals - because their parents deprived them of a Torah
education. A Yeshiva gives a child a well rounded education. 1) An excellent secular education with all the amenities of a secular school 2) An excellent Jewish Education Together these give a Jewish child the tools to succeed materially, psychologically, mentally and spirtually. But more importantly, the adherence to a Torah life, allows a child to be happy in this world. And for every word of Torah they learn, they receive an eternal reward - meaning once they reach the next world. If you are really concerned about the long term good of the child - their is no better education that you can provide than an authentic Torah education. Q. Are Yeshivas safer than public schools? A. Yes. See the table below of what teachers of public schools themselves say about their schools.
For more information regarding the state of public
school violence see: Q. What are the statistics regarding assimilation for those that attended public schools vs. those that attended an Orthodox Jewish Day school or Yeshiva? A. 70 out of 100 children that didn't receive a Jewish education (ie, went to public schools) ultimately intermarried. In comparison, of those that attended a Jewish school until grade 12 - 2 out of 100 intermarried. See chart below.
Jewish Educational Background: Trends and Variations Among Today's Jewish Adults (PDF) The Impact of Childhood Jewish Education on Adult Jewish Identity Q. I believe that it is important that a child receive a proper Jewish Education - but I want my child to make the decision on their own. A. Sometimes a child does not recognize the importance of an issue - so prudent parents must make the right decision for their child's best interest. A prudent parent will not acquiesce to a child's refusal to take medicine if it is for their best interest. If there is a court case between two parties - a judge listens to the story of both. If he did not, he would be partial and could not judge fairly. The only way for a child to properly decide for themselves is to be exposed to both an education comprised of both a secular and Torah education. Placing a child in a Torah day school will allow the child to be impartial - becuase they will receive both sides of the story. How Can I Donate to your Organization to help Jewish Children receive a Torah Education?
Conclusion Concerned parents, searching for safe schooling for their kids, can benefit their children by enrolling them in a Torah day school. A Jewish Torah day school provides all the benefits of a public school and much more - like a safe and encouraging environment today.
Jewish schools usually work with parents to accomodate their
family budget. There are also organizations that provide financial aid.
So the reason for not sending a child to a Torah school for financial
considerations is not really a concern.
If you would like your child to receive a proper Jewish education or know of any other child that deserves a Jewish education, please contact: In the US - Rabbi Motty Katz, Educational Director of Jewish Education Program, at 718-941-2600. En France - Rabbin Ariel Amoyalle, Directeur d'Ozar HaTorah, a 01-43-38-73-40. En Suisse - Directeur de l'Ecole Girsa, a 41-22-735-31-88 In Israel - Organization Lev L'Achim - 02-537-6277 Or Matatia Chetrit, Director of the Jewish Education Network, at jenet@iname.com Helpful Links: Jerusalem Life - Find Jewish Books for less. P'tach - For Jewish children with special learning needs. (718) 854-8600 Nechomas Yisroel - For Financial Aid and Other help in Enrolling Children in Jewish Schools. / Rabbi Mailech Miller of Nechomas Israel / 5014-16 Ave., Brooklyn N.Y. 11219, (718) 851-0340 L'man Achai - 4429 18th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11204 718-436-8255 718-438-6636 For Financial Aid and Other help in Enrolling Children in Jewish Schools. Rabbi Shmuel Kleinman Pirchei Shoshanim - Jewish Teaching Materials Torah Umesorah - Offers a list of Jewish Schools throughout the United States for purchase. Directory of day schools - 718-259-1223 All the best. Hope to hear from you soon. We are proud to announce the publishing of: In English A Better Chance in Life - The Ten Advantages of a Jewish Education En Francais Un meilleur avenir à l'école pour votre enfant. Les 10 avantages d'une école juive. For your child - Please read it. All the best, Matatia Chetrit Contact us at: jenet@iname.com Visit us at: http://torahkids.org Note: We are happy to announce that our site can be accessed with it's new address: www.torahkids.org Add our page to your favorites list / bookmark it for easy access to new developments in our site. Heshvan 5770 / November 2009 P.S. Here are documents that you can print and post in your Synagogue to further Jewish education and continuity. Report: A Better Chance in Life - The Ten Advantages of a Jewish Education Report: A Better Chance in Life - The Ten Advantages of a Jewish Education (Word 2000) Flyer : On Web Flyer Word Format L'Education Juive Resume(en Francais) Sur Le Web En Format Word (SVP Introduisez le dans votre Synagogue) Here's a NEW article on: Protecting Children from Bad Babysitters / The TV, Internet and Other Media - Raising Children with Better Values Easier (Web Page)
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Of
the 613 Mitzvos, there are Six Constant Mitzvos.
Rather than requiring the performance of a certain action, these
mitzvos are a state of being, of living with the reality of God's
existence. The Six Constant Mitzvos are:
* Don't believe in other gods.
* Believe God is one.
* Love God.
* Fear God.
* Don't be misled by your heart and eyes.
70
out of 100 Jewish children who never received a Jewish education go on
to intermarry. While 2 out of 100 Jewish children who received an
Orthodox Jewish education until 12th Grade go on to intermarry.
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