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Rabbi Yakov Horowitz is an innovative educator, author, and internationally recognized child-safety advocate.

He serves as the Dean of Yeshiva Darchei Noam in Monsey and as Director of Project Y.E.S. (Youth Educational Services) of Agudath Israel. For many years, Rabbi Horowitz has specialized in reaching marginalized Jewish youth and guiding their parents in nurturing their children’s strengths and potential.

Rabbi Horowitz authored Let’s Stay Safe, the groundbreaking child-safety book now found in over 145,000 homes in three languages. He is also the author of the Bright Beginnings Gemara and Chumash workbooks, currently used in more than 100 schools worldwide. He is also the author of Living & Parenting: A Down‑to‑Earth Guide, published by ArtScroll Mesorah Publications, which presents practical, experience-based guidance for helping today’s Jewish youth, both mainstream and at-risk. thrive and succeed.

Rabbi Horowitz conducts child-abuse prevention and parenting workshops in Jewish communities across the globe and is a recipient of the prestigious Covenant Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to Jewish education.

For more information about his programs please visit www.thebrightbeginnings.com

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Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools 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 founding director 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

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In this special episode of Chinuch Today, we step away from our standard interviews to share a deeply moving conversation with Avi. Through his life story, Avi offers a sobering reminder that beneath challenging behavior often lies unseen pain. His message calls upon all mechanchim and parents to look beyond the surface and recognize our achrayus to truly see and support every child.

Please note: This discussion touches on sensitive topics and may not be suitable for all audiences.

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST

Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools 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 founding director 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

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SANDRA NAGY, Managing Director at Future Design School is a seasoned strategist and innovation leader with 25+ years of experience driving organizational transformation. A trusted partner to school leaders worldwide, she has designed and delivered impactful learning experiences for thousands of educators and employees. Nagy leads the Education Practice at Future Design School, forging strong academic partnerships to drive strategic education priorities, while leading a team that designs impactful professional learning and student programs. Previously, she spent over a decade at Pearson Education as a Senior Strategist and led professional development initiatives at The Learning Partnership. Sandra holds a Master’s in Education from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Commerce in Organizational Behavior from McGill University.

Contact her at sandra@futuredesignschool.com.

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST

Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools 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 founding director 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