Cherie Koller-Fox
Telephone: 617-558-0045
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Cherie Koller-Fox is a founder of CAJE (Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education) and its Advocacy Commission and served as national chair of both. She was interim president of the Academy for Jewish Religion and a recipient of the Bloomberg Award for Jewish Education. Now rabbi of Temple Emanuel in Marlborough MA, she also works as a chaplain in hospitals and nursing homes. She and her husband, Everett Fox, are publishing a series of books to introduce children and first readers to Torah text study.
Illness is a Spiritual Opening
What We Can Learn about Life When Facing Illness
Ritual and Prayer,
Text and Thought
No one wants to be ill, and yet most of us have a period of illness or limitation in our lives. Working as a chaplain in a hospital and being ill myself has taught me to appreciate the gifts that come from illness. We will share our experiences and try to understand why and when we come to spiritual understanding in our lives.We will explore the role of prayer. I hope you will also learn why you want the chaplain to visit you if your find yourself in a hospital or rehabilitation facility.
Napoleon and the Jews
How One Moment Changed Judaism Forever
Global History and Culture,
Identity and Responsibility,
High School Recommended,
University Student Recommended
The French Revolution abolished different treatment of people according to religion or origin. The 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen guaranteed freedom of religion and free exercise of worship, provided that it did not contradict public order. This emancipation of the Jews changed the definition of Judaism and led to our modern understanding of ourselves and our place in society. Was this good for the Jews or a devil’s bargain?
Daughters of Abraham
How to Organize a Women’s Interfaith Book Club, and Why
Identity and Responsibility,
University Student Recommended
After September 11th, it seemed important to learn more about the religions and beliefs of our neighbors. A Boston group created an interfaith book club with Moslem, Christian and Jewish women who come together once a month to read and discuss books chosen by each faith group. What has emerged is a deeper understanding of religions,and more importantly, growing trust and friendship. Daughters of Abraham now has many groups around the country. Come hear how to replicate this experience in your own community.
Can Hebrew Schools Be Excellent?
The Big Picture of Jewish Supplementary Education
Identity and Responsibility
Your kids’ Hebrew school likely is a lot better than the one you attended. Chances are there is family and adult education, better textbooks and computer interfaces, dedicated teachers and more. Why do many children not want to attend? Why are some schools much better than others? What should be taught in Hebrew school? Is it an institution to be saved or abandoned by the American Jewish community? Considering that 75% of Jewish kids are still educated by Hebrew schools, these are important questions!
How Should we Educate the Jewish Future?
Limmud NY Open Forum Series on the Future of Jewish Education
You have been listening, learning, and asking questions. Now it is time to hear what YOU have to say! Do not miss Limmud NY’s New Open Forum series. It is your chance to speak out and hear what your fellow Limmudnyks are thinking and saying about hot topics in a facilitated discussion. This Open Forum topic is: “With an ever-changing society and competing values, how best should we educate the Jewish future?” The session will be facilitated by Cherie Koller-Fox, the founder of the Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education. Join us for this all new Limmud NY program!
