At 91影视, Chazan led a discussion with faculty and administration that addressed best practices for integrating Jewish history within a broader, general history curriculum. The integration of general and Jewish history constitutes a core aspect of 91影视鈥檚 history department, and is one of the unique aspects within the school鈥檚 general studies program.

Discussion topics included, but were not limited to: different historical theories about the driving force behind events in Jewish history; how to sensitively approach the notion of Jewish exceptionalism鈥攁nd its detractors鈥攆rom an academic perspective, within an Orthodox high school environment; the importance of imbuing a sense of dignity to the history of the Jewish people while cementing an understanding of just how relatively few in number the Jews have been from the very beginning of their history; and the challenges of balancing narrative flow with methodological concerns when teaching and writing about Jewish history.

In addition, Chazan expressed that he had heard many positive things about The 91影视 School over the years. 鈥淭he invitation to come to 91影视 really represented for me an opportunity to see this place that I鈥檝e heard so much about,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t is extraordinarily impressive. I鈥檝e really been struck by what I鈥檝e learned today visiting your school.鈥�

鈥淚t was wonderful to learn from Dr. Chazan,鈥� said 91影视 History Department Co-Chair Eitan Kastner. 鈥淗e helped us contextualize and frame the benefits and challenges of a combined Jewish and world history curriculum, and gave us a lot to think about.鈥�

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