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    • “What am I missing?” Social information processing in remote learning 

      Hirsch, Miriam (Lookstein, 2021-06-01)
      Social Information Processing Theory postulated by J. B. Walther, examines how relationships are developed through computer mediated communication, devoid of non-verbal cues. His work focused mainly on computer mediated ...
    • Why good teachers matter 

      Hirsch, Miriam (Orthodox Union, 2019)
      Can we show respect to the discipline of education? Can we insist on formal contracts? Can we promote professionalism? I believe we can, if we start the conversation and begin to address these concerns. Let’s set a higher ...
    • Wine, apples, and dates 

      Babich, Harvey (Office of Admissions, Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2007)
      For spiritual Jews, the periods prior to, during, and after Rosh HaShanah are intense , with individuals asking for forgiveness and praying for a happy and healthy New Year. For gastronomic Jews, the highlight of Rosh ...
    • Yonah: Man against Nature 

      Babich, Harvey (Office of the Dean and Office of Admissions, Stern College for Women, YU, 2005)
      Yonah ben Amitta's beginnings were quite unusual. According to Pirke d' Rabbi Eliezer (chapter 10), Yonah was the son of the widow in whose house Eliahu HaNavi lived during a famine. This was the same child who died ...