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05/08/2026

How do we teach difficult ethical questions in Tanakh?

Yaakov deceives his father. Yosef conceals his identity from his brothers. Shmuel secretly anoints David while Shaul is still king. Moshe tells Pharaoh the Israelites are leaving for just three days.How do we help students grapple with these stories?

Join Rabbi Reuven Spolter’s upcoming course, Faith, Morals & Ethics in Tanakh, to explore these challenging questions and learn a range of educational and hashkafic approaches to help teachers navigate some of Tanakh's most complex narratives with confidence.

Apply here: https://global.herzog.ac.il/product/faith-morals-and-ethics-2/

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04/08/2026

The most memorable Tanakh lessons don't just teach the text. They transform the way students see it.

In this clip, Dr. Yael Ziegler shares one of Herzog's core teaching principles: engage the mind, the heart, and the soul.

Watch the full conversation for practical insights into meaningful Tanakh teaching.

Access it here: https://global.herzog.ac.il/product/yi-conversations/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnAZ-i0kl8tsihPU6pgZkVbq1zxHOMsgOUU5oU9QJmlbLY6ZVNrpa7PRpva14_aem_xQLdem_s8KMZ5LtZL0uAeA&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

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03/08/2026

Important Update!

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Beginning August 10, this page will no longer be active. To continue receiving our latest Tanakh resources, educational programs, events, and teaching insights, please follow Herzog College today. Thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to continuing the journey with you at Herzog College.

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28/07/2026

How do you bring your Tanakh lessons to life? In this week's Tuesday Teaching Tip, Dr. Yael Ziegler shares five practical principles for creating Tanakh lessons that spark curiosity, encourage meaningful discussion, and leave a lasting impact on students.

Want to go deeper? Join Dr. Yael Ziegler in conversation with Sarah Golubtchik as they explore Herzog's approach to teaching Tanakh and share practical strategies for your classroom.

Purchase the recordings of two Practical Conversations for Educators for $10.

Register here:
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Follow us each Tuesday for practical teaching tips and inspiration for Tanakh educators.

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23/07/2026

Remembering Jerusalem.

Today, on, Tisha B'Av, we reflect on the walls that have witnessed centuries of Jewish history. This Walls of Jerusalem poster, paired with Isaiah's words, reminds us of what we continue to hold close.

As you prepare for the new school year, bring the beauty and story of Israel into your classrooms.

Herzog Global, in partnership with UnitEd have created 10 free, high-resolution posters featuring locations across Israel. Each poster includes a meaningful Tanakh quote and a QR code linking to a short video by Rabbi Alan Haber exploring the site's history and significance.

Display them in your classrooms and invite students to connect with Israel's history, geography, and enduring story.

Download the free collection here: https://global.herzog.ac.il/resources/israel-images/

Wishing you an easy and meaningful fast today!

22/07/2026

What is so special about the Herzog College method of teaching Tanakh? In this broad-ranging interview with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News, Rabbi Reuven Spolter explains:

"The Haskalah adopted a solely academic approach to Tanakh, Bible criticism, and abandoned Talmudic study and halakha. This led to Tanakh study being avoided by yeshivas lest it be studied without faith. Today, Religious Zionism has opened the Tanakh once again, respectfully and reverently, adding analytical tools in addition to learning renowned commentaries, engaging in close reading of the text and gaining understanding from archaeological findings.

That means knowing more about where and how events occurred, but also how they can be relevant to our lives, how Tanakh can help us, what messages it is sending us - in ways it did not before the re-establishment of an independent Jewish government and army in the land of Israel. This is Herzog’s innovative approach to Tanakh and it is why Tanakh is its central program."

https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/430528
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An interview with Rabbi Reuven Spolter, Director of English Programming at Herzog College on last week's annual Bible Study marathon - and what he hopes the thousands who attended gained from their days of study.

21/07/2026

Does the Tanakh you teach belong to you? Are you passionate about what you're giving to your students?

In this week's Tuesday Teaching Tip, Herzog Global Staff, Sarah Golubtchik shares her insight on this question and how to make Tanakh relevant to your students.

Join us every Tuesday for a new teaching tip, practical strategy, or classroom idea for Tanakh educators.

16/07/2026

How do we teach the most challenging stories in Tanakh? How do we answer our students' toughest questions about faith, morality, and ethics?

This fall, join Faith, Morals & Ethics in Tanakh, taught by Rabbi Reuven Spolter and Rabbi Professor Daniel Reiser.

Explore practical pedagogical frameworks for addressing difficult questions that arise in the teaching of Tanakh. Through real classroom examples and meaningful discussion, you'll gain the tools to confidently navigate conversations about faith, ethics, and morality while helping students connect the biblical text to their own lives.

This course is part of Herzog College's MA in Teaching Tanakh & Parshanut.

📩 To learn more, contact Hadassah at [email protected].

13/07/2026

More than 5,000 participants from Israel and around the world are gathering at Herzog College for the 31st annual Yemei Iyun B'Tanakh, a four-day celebration of Torah learning, meaningful conversation, and innovative teaching.

With lectures in Hebrew, English, French, and Russian, alongside
livestreams reaching thousands more, this year's program explores how Tanakh continues to shape Jewish identity and speak to the questions and challenges of today.

If you are in Israel, there's still time to join us at Herzog College
this week. If you can't make it, don't worry! You can register for our live streams or access the recordings to learn wherever you are.

We look forward to learning with you!

Register here: https://global.herzog.ac.il/resources/yemei-iyun-2026/

09/07/2026

This Sunday, Yemei Iyun B'Tanakh begins.

From July 12–16, thousands of educators, rabbis, students, scholars,
and lifelong learners will gather at Herzog College for one of the
world's biggest gatherings dedicated to Tanakh learning and Jewish
education.

Hear from leading voices including Rabbi Menachem Leibtag, Dr. Yael Ziegler,
Rav Alex Israel, Dr. Ilana Turetsky, Rav Doron Perez, and many more through
inspiring lectures, practical Conversations for Educators,
live-streamed sessions, and on-demand recordings.

Swipe to discover what makes Yemei Iyun so special, and why you'll
want to add it to your calendar next year.

Can't join us in Israel? You can still be part of the experience
with live-streamed sessions, recordings, and Herzog Global's online
Conversations for Educators. Register here: https://events.herzog.ac.il/104671/en?ref=r4

Follow throughout the week as we share our favorite
insights, ideas, and moments from Yemei Iyun.