Rabbi Ami Monson is a dear colleague and long-time educator who grew up in Philadelphia, PA, though now lives in Albany, NY. We taught together at Beth Zion-Beth Israel in Philadelphia, PA. We also were youth advisors for United Synagogue Youth. He comes from a family of Jewish educators. His father was the Hillel Rabbi of the University of Pennsylvania and his mother was a Jewish sociology professor and later Dean of Gratz College in Melrose Park, PA. Ami was the Program Director for Maccabi USA Sports for Israel for 11 and a half years. He recently received his semicha from Rabbinical school at the Academy for Jewish Religion.
Gems:
- It is not about the paycheck.
- We can be G-d-like through our actions.
- Put into action what you are learning.
- Continue to study Torah and never stop helping others.
- Education entails learning via the books, with others, and through putting what you learn into action.
- We are always students.
- Use the resources available to your advantage.
- Share your passion with your students.
- Believe in your students!
- Find a mentor!
- Connect with your students on their level.
- The more engaging you are, the more attractive you will be to your students.
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