4.12 Micro Episode - Let the Music Play

About this episode

Rabbi Garfield discusses his concerns about handheld Jewish music devices in this micro-episode.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE In recent weeks, Rabbi Garfield has written and spoken about his concerns regarding the trend of handheld Jewish music devices. In this micro-episode, he takes the time to more clearly explain his position. -------------------------- ABOUT THIS PODCAST Chinuch Today Featuring Tools forSchools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them. The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the foundingdirector of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership. For more information or to suggest a guest, please email ⁠chinuchtodaypodcast@gmail.com⁠

People in this episode

Host: Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield

Topics covered

• Jewish music
• handheld devices
• education
• Rabbi Garfield's concerns
• micro-episode

Keywords

• Jewish music
• handheld devices
• Rabbi Garfield
• education
• micro-episode

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Yeshiva Toras Emes, Yeshiva Leadership Group, Johns Hopkins University

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