Educational Resources

Rabbi Dr. David Harbater has been involved in Jewish education for over 35 years, both in Israel and in the US.
He has taught Bible, Jewish thought, Talmud and Halakhah to high school students and to adults of all ages and has developed Judaic Studies curricula for the world-renowned Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, a curriculum on Parashat Shavua for parents and teachers of teens, and curricula on Israel for the Jewish Agency and other organizations. Harbater wrote his PhD dissertation on the complexities of openness in religious education and has published articles in the field.

What a remarkable contribution you have made to adult Jewish learning! Your boundless knowledge and ability to glean the field for the proper texts has made it possible for thousands of people to enter and become part of the world of Jewish learning.
Judy Meltzerformer FMAMS Director, Baltimore, MS;
The curricula you wrote and re-wrote show a depth of knowledge and a dedication to Jewish education that are truly outstanding.
Rayna Gellmanformer FMAMS Director, Tucson, AZ
The North American staff of the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School has been inspired, guided and empowered by the work of David Harbater. The curriculum written and tested during his years at the helm of the curriculum development process, shaped our work with faculty as well as with the students that we teach.
The FMAMS Chicago Office
These parasha questions have really transformed our shabbat table. We are already prone to discuss big issues around our shabbat table, but David Harbater’s questions have provided an excellent structure and specific focus on parshat hashavua and the big questions that David masterfully culls from it weekly. After using it every week for a year and a half, it's hard to imagine our shabbat table without it.
David and Sara TeslerEfrat
These parsha questions have been a great tool in exploring the parsha in a relevant and interactive way! Our parsha conversations have shifted from parent centered teaching to meaningful discussions which focus on a specific aspect of the parsha, rather than trying to go through it all. Highly recommended for any parents who want to engage their children when talking about the parsha!
Talia FuldEfrat

Parasha for Parents & Teachers of Teens

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