Sparklines is back with our next episode! We explore the landscape of global Jewish education with expert Alex Pomson, Principal and Managing Director of Rosov Consulting. We also hear from Craig Kacev, Director of Education for the Pincus Fund for Jewish Education. Alex and Craig discuss the importance of a global perspective in Jewish education, fostering local community connections, and building resilience. Join us on a journey that spans multiple continents! Educators from around the world visited Israel in January 2024 and collaborated on a book (co-edited by Alex Pomson) about changes in formal Jewish education post-October 7:https://united-jed.org/book-en/Read our Research Brief on COVID-19 remote learning in Jewish day schools: https://www.rosovconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/JDS-Remote-Learning-Research-Bulletin-20200812RC.pdfLearn about projects supported by the Pincus Fund around the world:https://pincusfund.org/project-archives/Sparklines is hosted by Frayda Gonshor Cohen, Managing Director at Rosov ConsultingThis episode was produced, edited, and mixed by Brian Blumenband. Artwork by Karen Uribe. If you found this episode useful, share it with a colleague or friend and start a conversation.
Welcome to the first episode of Sparklines, a special podcast series from Rosov Consulting to commemorate our 15th anniversary! Learn about program evaluation from the expert, Wendy Rosov, Founder and Principal of Rosov Consulting. Wendy talks about the “The Four Questions of Evaluation,” how they can assist any evaluation project, and how well-done evaluations can aid in better understanding and improving programs. We will also hear from Rabbi Elie Kaunfer, President and CEO of the Hadar Institute, about Hadar's success in implementing evaluation learnings. Join us to learn about setting the stage for success!The Four Questions of Evaluation toolkit: https://www.rosovconsulting.com/learning/news/how-to-prepare-for-an-evaluation-the-four-questions/By answering four questions, grantmakers and grantseekers can help increase transparency and alignment to get the most out of any evaluation effort.15 Years of Rosov Consulting – Our Journey Together: https://www.rosovconsulting.com/learning/news/15-years-of-rosov-consulting-our-journey-together/Learn more about Wendy’s journey over the past 15 years of Rosov Consulting.Hadar Institute Strategic Plan: https://www.hadar.org/about/strategic-planSparklines is hosted by Frayda Gonshor Cohen, Managing Director at Rosov ConsultingThis episode was produced, edited, and mixed by Brian Blumenband. Additional writing and editing by Jason Edelstein. Artwork by Karen Uribe. If you found this episode useful, share it with a colleague and start a conversation about how your team uses or might be interested in using evaluation.
