Education Portfolio
What It's Like to Learn with Ben
Over the past year Ben encouraged and taught me additional ways to
continue strengthening my Divrei Torah and davening skills. Using these
new ways to study helped me build more confidence and see progress in
my Hebrew studies. Ben made learning easy and I believe everyone who
studies with him in the future will benefit greatly.
-Beverly, Congregation B'nai Amoona (St. Louis, MO)
Rabbi Chaidell is a wonderful educator. His class enhanced my
understanding of the revelation at Sinai and provided with a
comprehensive view of the topic. Rabbi Chaidell is very knowledgeable
and was well-prepared for the course. He both asked and answered
thought-provoking questions and was sensitive to everyone’s perspectives.
I learned a great deal and would be eager to attend another course in the future!
-Lauren, 28, The Beis Community (Washington Heights, NY)
He was beyond wonderful. He is a master teacher, brilliant, in control of
the class, and on top, top of his material. We all had a most spectacular
class. It was like being involved in a master performance.
-Arlyne, Central Synagogue, (New York, NY)
A Taste of Ben's Teaching
Click here to view Feb. 28, 2021 presentation on Jewish prayer at Sacred Connections, a program of EquaSion's Cincinnati Festival of Faiths.
Curricula
The Power of our Words: In this six session adult education series, participants explore the power of words to hurt, to heal, and to create the worlds in which we live. By covering topics such as gossip, vows, and blessings/curses, participants cultivate mindful use of language to realize the values they hold in the world. To see the first session, click here.
Derash on Davening: High-level exploration of Jewish prayer geared for seventh grade supplemental school students. The nine-session curriculum, part of the Institute of Southern Jewish Life Hebrew Curriculum, covers why we pray and the diverse structures and forms of Jewish prayer, equipping students with the knowledge they need to develop a personal connection to meaningful prayer.
Staff Development
Ben has extensive experience consulting for educators and directors to realize the potential of their classroom, from curriculum development to teaching tefillah and Jewish texts. He can share best practices to engage students with different learning styles in Jewish content. He compiled the teacher training supplement for the Institute of Southern Jewish Life Supplemental School Curriculum.
Sample Session:
Quest(ioning) for Success: In this teacher in-service, educators hone their ability to effectively use questions to accomplish their learning objectives. Based on the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy. Click link for session outline & handouts.
Click here to view Feb. 28, 2021 presentation on Jewish prayer at Sacred Connections, a program of EquaSion's Cincinnati Festival of Faiths.
Curricula
The Power of our Words: In this six session adult education series, participants explore the power of words to hurt, to heal, and to create the worlds in which we live. By covering topics such as gossip, vows, and blessings/curses, participants cultivate mindful use of language to realize the values they hold in the world. To see the first session, click here.
Derash on Davening: High-level exploration of Jewish prayer geared for seventh grade supplemental school students. The nine-session curriculum, part of the Institute of Southern Jewish Life Hebrew Curriculum, covers why we pray and the diverse structures and forms of Jewish prayer, equipping students with the knowledge they need to develop a personal connection to meaningful prayer.
Staff Development
Ben has extensive experience consulting for educators and directors to realize the potential of their classroom, from curriculum development to teaching tefillah and Jewish texts. He can share best practices to engage students with different learning styles in Jewish content. He compiled the teacher training supplement for the Institute of Southern Jewish Life Supplemental School Curriculum.
Sample Session:
Quest(ioning) for Success: In this teacher in-service, educators hone their ability to effectively use questions to accomplish their learning objectives. Based on the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy. Click link for session outline & handouts.