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May 14, 2024, 8:05 PM

A Historic and Monumental Leadership Failure

Today is Yom Haatzmaut. - a day of celebration, pride, promise and hope in Israel. It is also a day of reflection and sadness due to the current matzav in Israel. As we reflect on this day, we regretfully accept...

May 10, 2024, 11:36 PM

Anti-Israel Student Rage, Protests and Divestment: A Sad and Pathetic Reality

Since October 7th, we have experienced an explosion of violent anti-Israel and antisemitic protests and demonstrations by students and faculty on a growing number of universities and college campuses. More recently, these misguided student protesters, motivated and supported by a ...

May 5, 2024, 6:39 PM

Anti-Israel Rage and Jew Hatred on University Campuses: A Proposed Response

"Sheb'chol Dor VaDor Omdim Aleinu Lechaloteinu V'HaKadosh Baruch Hu Matzilenu Miyadam" ....("In Every Generation, They Try to Destroy Us, and HaShem Saves Us from Their Hands"...) Vehi Sheamdam Since the horrific massacre of October 7th, we have witnessed an explosive...

Apr 18, 2024, 11:14 PM

Our Continued Quest for Achdut

"Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in Unity" (Tehillim, 133) "I truly believe that the security of our future, as a People and as a Nation relies on the strength we possess when...

Apr 7, 2024, 11:31 PM

‘Never Again’ Means Never Ever Again!

Throughout our history, Jews have been the target of antisemitism, violence, hatred and pogroms. Since the horrendous atrocities of October 7th, our Jewish communities have unfortunately experienced and endured a significant increase in global antisemitism, the likes of which have...

Mar 21, 2024, 10:47 PM

Mi K’amcha Yisrael…..’Keeping It Together’

Last week, while grocery shopping at one of our local supermarkets, a middle aged gentleman approached me and inquired if I was Jewish. Although I was a bit suspicious by the question, especially in light of today's charged political climate,...

Feb 25, 2024, 6:40 PM

Time to Return Home? If Not Now, When?

As I was preparing to write this blog for The Times of Israel I tried desperately to collect and organize my thoughts as I do prior to writing articles, blogs or posts. But, this time it was a bit...

Jan 28, 2024, 5:24 PM

The Jewish Day School: A Beacon of Light in a World of Daunting Uncertainty

"If Not Now, When? (Pirkei Avot) The growth, development, impact and success of our Jewish day schools and yeshivot are beyond impressive. What began as a bold Jewish communal experiment at the turn of the century has now evolved into an ...

Jan 9, 2024, 5:31 AM

Leading Our Jewish Day Schools During the War in Israel

The last time I wrote or posted on the topic of managing crises impacting our schools, was when we were all battling the ravages of the COVID epidemic. I can vividly recall how our Jewish day schools and yeshivot responded...

Jan 1, 2024, 3:43 AM

Ignorance is Not Bliss: An Educational Challenge

As a young college student, I can vividly recall participating in a variety of public protests and rallies - whether they were in support for Soviet Jewry, the release of IDF prisoners or protests against the UN vote equating...

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About Me

Dr. Chaim Botwinick is a senior executive coach and an organizational consultant . He served as president and CEO of the central agency for Jewish education in Baltimore and in Miami; in addition to head of school and principal for several Jewish day schools and yeshivot. He has published and lectured extensively on topics relating to education, resource development, strategic planing and leadership development. Dr. Botwinick is Author of “Think Excellence: Harnessing Your Power to Succeed Beyond Greatness”, Brown Books, 2011