EPISODE · Mar 28, 2025 · 17 MIN
Episode 59: The Two Teachers from Shoham with Ronit Dahan and Iris Raber-Cohen
from The Spark · host Bornblum Jewish Community School
In this episode of The Spark, Dr. Weiss sits down with Ronit Dahan and Iris Raber-Cohen, two passionate educators from Shoham, Israel who are visiting Memphis to strengthen the educational partnership between sister cities. They talk about how Memphis and Shoham have created meaningful connections that transcend distance, allowing students to explore their shared Jewish identity while celebrating their unique cultural perspectives.They share touching stories about collaborative projects, emotional moments of hearing American students singing Israeli songs, and their admiration for Memphis's unified Jewish community. This conversation reveals how educational partnerships can foster global understanding and create powerful bonds between young people across continents, especially during challenging times.Join us for an inspiring discussion about building bridges between communities and the beautiful moments that emerge when students and teachers connect heart-to-heart across borders.
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In this episode of The Spark, Dr. Weiss sits down with Ronit Dahan and Iris Raber-Cohen, two passionate educators from Shoham, Israel who are visiting Memphis to strengthen the educational partnership between sister cities. They talk about how Memphis and Shoham have created meaningful connections that transcend distance, allowing students to explore their shared Jewish identity while celebrating their unique cultural perspectives.They share touching stories about collaborative projects, emotional moments of hearing American students singing Israeli songs, and their admiration for Memphis's unified Jewish community. This conversation reveals how educational partnerships can foster global understanding and create powerful bonds between young people across continents, especially during challenging times.Join us for an inspiring discussion about building bridges between communities and the beautiful moments that emerge when students and teachers connect heart-to-heart across borders.
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