Idea of America
Our second day in Budapest. We started our day at the Lauder School. Today I worked with a 9th grade class (because this is their 2nd 9th grade year, they are the age of US 10th graders). There were ...
Tag: Lauder Javne
Much to think about
Today was another spectacular day. I had opportunity today to explore the library at the school. I was interested in seeing their Judaic collection and, in particular, the Jewish text section. There ...
What makes you say that?
Thoughts on teaching and observations
First I wanted to thank Alan and Glynis for such a wonderful time in Budapest thus far! They are wonderful hosts and organizers of the SOS program and I could not ...
Theme of immigration
With each new class I teach in Budapest, I begin with an opening exercise where I ask each student to write down whatever comes to mind when I mention the following: America or Americans and then Jews ...
Forming bonds
We had such a busy first day: meeting with the US ambassador to Hungary, meeting our partner teachers, teaching our first classes, and touring through Buda. The meeting with the ambassador in the morning ...
Learning and experiences
We arrived yesterday and after a little rest, took a walk to orient ourselves to the city of Budapest. We were able to walk from our hotel past the Dohany Street Synagogue (Great Synagogue). It is ...
Network and place
I worked with one of Ildiko’s 10 grade art classes today and spoke about my background as an artist and art educator in the United States and what it’s like teaching at an American Jewish Day School. ...
A highlight of my life
What a wonderful day! Alan and Glynis have organized a marvelous trip.
Some thoughts on the day:
- Met with the American Ambassador. I was able to ask a question
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Hopeful and stirred to action
In the current political moment, it’s difficult to say what, exactly, it means to be an American. My relationship with my own American identity has been in flux for the past week – and, as such, ...
Lo and behold!
Lauder School, Budapest Hungary
Fanni and I taught two 9th grade physical science classes in one class period in the morning and two 10th grade chemistry classes in the afternoon.
The freshman students ...
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Much to think about
Today was another spectacular day. I had opportunity today to explore the library at the school. I was interested in seeing their Judaic collection and, in particular, the Jewish text section. There ...
What makes you say that?
Thoughts on teaching and observations
First I wanted to thank Alan and Glynis for such a wonderful time in Budapest thus far! They are wonderful hosts and organizers of the SOS program and I could not ...
Theme of immigration
With each new class I teach in Budapest, I begin with an opening exercise where I ask each student to write down whatever comes to mind when I mention the following: America or Americans and then Jews ...
Forming bonds
We had such a busy first day: meeting with the US ambassador to Hungary, meeting our partner teachers, teaching our first classes, and touring through Buda. The meeting with the ambassador in the morning ...
Learning and experiences
We arrived yesterday and after a little rest, took a walk to orient ourselves to the city of Budapest. We were able to walk from our hotel past the Dohany Street Synagogue (Great Synagogue). It is ...
Network and place
I worked with one of Ildiko’s 10 grade art classes today and spoke about my background as an artist and art educator in the United States and what it’s like teaching at an American Jewish Day School. ...
A highlight of my life
What a wonderful day! Alan and Glynis have organized a marvelous trip.
Some thoughts on the day:
- Met with the American Ambassador. I was able to ask a question
Hopeful and stirred to action
In the current political moment, it’s difficult to say what, exactly, it means to be an American. My relationship with my own American identity has been in flux for the past week – and, as such, ...
Lo and behold!
Lauder School, Budapest Hungary
Fanni and I taught two 9th grade physical science classes in one class period in the morning and two 10th grade chemistry classes in the afternoon.
The freshman students ...