Articles by Fran Tanner

Shanah ba-Arets: Bridging the Gap

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The year spent in Israel is often referred to as “the gap year,” a term that is quite problematic.  A gap implies a hole, a break between two parts.  This terminology encourages us to view the time spent studying in Israel as a break from the “real life” which comes before and after ... Read more →

Women’s Learning: Educational Goals and Practice

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BY: Fran Tanner In recent times, women’s Torah learning has taken great strides and reached a level that our grandmothers or even mothers never imagined. Modern Orthodox middle schools and high schools have introduced Torah she-be-Al Peh into the girls’ curriculum. Battei Midrash for women ... Read more →