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Jul 3, 2018, 1:57 PM

School is Over (Now What?)

Hey parents, it is that time of the year again. It is that point of the year that the kids have been looking forward to for months, but that most parents have been dreading. Yes, school is over and...

May 24, 2018, 5:35 PM

It has finally happened! I have gone from "young professional" to "middle aged" literally overnight. After years of saying "I'm not there yet" and "Still a long way to go," 40 has finally arrived. For some, turning 40 can...

May 15, 2018, 12:40 PM

The Field Trip of a Lifetime

Ask any parent, student, and school administrator and they will all say that field trips can either be amazing learning experiences or ultimate disasters. The planning, logistics, and worrying that go into planning a trip can be overwhelming for...

Apr 30, 2018, 1:18 AM

Can the Huxtables Be Allowed in My House?

When I was growing up in the '80s, Thursday night was the highlight of the entire week. My school had Thursday night learning or "Mishmar" every week. As soon as Mishmar was over, the herd of fourth-grade boys would...

Mar 23, 2018, 1:21 PM

The Legacy of Uncle Leon…

Last night, we received the sad news that our beloved Uncle Leon had passed away. While he had been sick for several years, the news came as a shock to the entire family. Uncle Leon leaves behind a legacy...

Feb 20, 2018, 12:29 PM

The Educator’s Guide to the “Kobayashi Maru”

Sometimes in education, there appear to be situations that seem to fall under the category as "no win scenarios." For, no matter what efforts are made, the situation will remain unresolved. As a life long Star Trek fan (insert...

Dec 26, 2017, 11:12 AM

I Am Now the Parent of a Teen… HELP!

Two weeks ago, my family celebrated the Bar Mitzvah of my oldest son. To say it was a joyous event would be an understatement. My son is the oldest grandson on my side of the family and this brought...

Nov 20, 2017, 8:23 AM

Newer Is Not Always Better

A still image from a Coca-Cola advert (screen capture: YouTube)

Anyone remember New Coke or Crystal Pepsi? Or maybe Windows 8? Anyone still listening to music on a Microsoft Zune player?

Nov 12, 2017, 11:20 AM

Digital Etiquette 101

Illustrative image of messaging with WhatsApp (CC BY-SA Santeri Viinamäki, Wikimedia commons)

In the old days, when someone sent you a letter by mail, you had at least a week to respond; now, those who send us digital messages expect immediate answers

Oct 22, 2017, 10:04 AM

Parents and Teachers Should Be on the Same Team

First grade students sit in a classroom on their first day of school at the Borohov school in Givatayim, September 1, 2017. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

After working with more than 40 Jewish day schools, I have witnessed successful and unsuccessful strategies for parent-teacher communication

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About Me

Aryeh Eisenberg is the CEO and General Manager of Bonim B'Yachad, an online education technology provider for schools and individuals. Based in Israel, Bonim B'Yachad works with students all over the world.