70: How to Create Life-Long Learners with Chanie Kirschner

Chanie Kirschner is the director of Gesher Judaic Studies Program, an afternoon Judaic studies program for children in grades K-6. She holds a Masters in Jewish Education and has over 20 years of experience both in formal and informal Jewish education. She created Gesher to provide an affordable, yet comprehensive Judaic studies program for elementary-age students not in Jewish day school in Boca Raton, FL. Gesher has now solidified its’ presence in the national Jewish community and has expanded course offerings to meet the needs of more students. 

Chanie is passionate about education, bringing Jewish studies to life, and connecting with her students. After teaching in the classroom in Modern Orthodox day schools in New Jersey and in Florida for many years, she and her husband decided to homeschool their 4 children, and appreciates the opportunity to do so and still be able to educate other Jewish children as well. You can find out more info about Gesher at www.gesherprogram.com and read her blog about homeschooling at www.mamaneedsrecess.com.

Gems:

• Pay attention to the needs of your students.
• The days are long, but the years are very short.
• Homeschool is like tutoring which is one-on-one education for your children.
• Never take time for granted.
• You don’t have to be a teacher to homeschool.
• We learn from our students while they learn from us.
• Education is a life-long endeavor.
• We are teachers, but also students.
• There are opportunities for education all around.
• Bridge the connection between what children are learning and make it personal for them.
• Make Torah personal and come alive for yourself and your students.
• Talk about G-d/Hashem every day.
• Don’t give up!
• The core of Jewish living is at home.

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