Understanding the implications of sending a child to Israel and making appropriate decisions for the post-high school year are issues that affect many parents of Jewish students. Although the transformative nature of the year in Israel commonly manifests itself through changes in religious belief and observance, it also has an impact on attitudes and behaviors in familial, social, psychological and emotional areas.
These matters were addressed at an important symposium entitled "Preparing for the Post-High School Year in Israel: What Every Parent Needs to Know" which took place May 13, 2008 at Young Israel of Woodmere, NY. More than 120 people attended the symposium.
Presenters included Dr. David Pelcovitz, Strauss Professor of Education and Psychology at the Azrieli School of Jewish Education at Yeshiva University and an expert in Child Psychology; Rabbi Chaim Wasserman, Rabbi Emeritus of Young Israel of Passaic/Clifton, NJ and CYIR President; Elisheva Kaminetsky, Director of Religious Guidance at the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls; Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, Director of Programming for the National Council of Young Israel; and Rabbi Aaron Tirschwell, the Director of the Eye Squad and the National Council of Young Israel's Director of Israel Operations.
Sponsorship of the symposium was provided by the Eye Squad, CYIR: Council of Young Israel Rabbis in Israel, National Council of Young Israel, Young Israel of Woodmere, NY, and Ezrat Chayim – Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services.
Symposium Presentations
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