47: Bringing Out the Greatness Within Each Student with Rabbi David Block

Rabbi David Block is the Head of School at Shalhevet High School in Los Angeles, CA, where he previously served as the Associate Head of School and Judaic Studies Principal.  He formerly worked as the Content and Curriculum Developer at Aleph Beta, taught Judaic Studies at Rambam Mesivta in New York, and was the recurring Scholar-in-Residence at the Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach. He was formerly the Director of and singer in the Maccabeats. Rabbi Block received rabbinic ordination at Yeshiva University, where he also completed an M.A. in Jewish History, an M.S. in Education, and is currently working on his doctorate. 

Gems:

  • Be open to new ways of learning Torah.
  • The Torah is multi-layered, and the depth is remarkable.
  • Think about how to use Torah as the conduit to help students develop their relationship with G-d.
  • Think through what you are doing to help your students along their journey in their relationship with G-d and Torah.
  • Talk about G-d all the time.
  • Ask hard questions.
  • Learning must be student-centered; they should grapple with things meaningful to them.
  • Help facilitate an environment where students can reach their potential.
  • Celebrate and embrace students for who they are.
  • Push your students to think.
  • Show each student that they are worth it and also that there’s something greater than them.
  • Join an environment that nourishes you.
  • Shift perspective from fighting students to respecting them and helping them on their journey.
  • Education is a journey.
  • Learn to keep the integrity of Torah while appreciating the culture that influences us in a positive way. 

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