School Programs

Rabbi Hammer offers presentations and seminars for Jewish schools as well as Hebrew School afternoon and Sunday programs

These presentations encourage your students to appreciate their connection with Israel and to evaluate their role as future leaders of the Jewish community.

"I am writing to tell you how WONDERFUL and INSPIRING your presentation was for all of us at HANC Plainview. Your experiences, Torah knowledge, incredible didactic nature, engaging ways and uplifting and positive spirit touched us all. As a parent, I would have loved to listen to you and learn from your wisdom for hours and hours more. You are truly gifted and inspirational and leave a mark on those lives that you touch with your presentations. You certainly chose the right career path! Thank you so very much for your moving and memorable teachings."

Some of the schools which have hosted Rabbi Hammer include: SAR Riverdale NY, Yavne Paramus New Jersey, HAFTR Long Island NY, BiCultural Day School Stamford CT, YNJ Teaneck NJ, Epstein Hebrew Academy St. Louis MI, Herzliya Jewish School Capetown SA, Yeshiva College Johannesburg SA, ASHAR Monsey NY, Kushner Hebrew Academy Livingston NJ, HALB Long Island, Solomon Shechter Queens, The Brandeiss School Five Towns, Maimonides School Boston MA, Moriah School Englewood NJ, South Area Solomon Shechter Day School Norwood MA, JEC Elizabeth NJ, Bruriah High School Elizabeth NJ, SKA High School Girls, HANC Plainview, HANC W Hempstead, Northshore Hebrew Academy, Manhattan Day School

Presentations Available:

Meein Olam Haba – A Glimpse of the World to Come    
Rabbi Hammer animatedly describes the Shabbat he spent with his students and soldiers in the IDF Field Intelligence units in the Negev . As your students learn of his experiences they begin to appreciate the sacrifice these soldiers are making to protect Israel and how significant it is for us to preserve the special spirit of Shabbat.

Armed and Sacred    
Rabbi Hammer presents the words of encouragement and motivation which he offered to the Golani Brigade a few days before Rosh Hashana. He describes the unique Shabbat he spent with field intelligence soldiers during their basic training in the IDF. Connecting insights from the Torah related to the task at hand, Rabbi Hammer inspirationally reveals the role of the Hesder students in the IDF and how it relates to the role of Jewish students everywhere.

The Power of Prayer    
The power of Tefillah and Jewish Unity is demonstrated through inspirational stories and events which took place between Rabbi Hammer and his students serving in the IDF during Operation Cast Lead.

A Soldier's Story
A Soldier and a Rabbi sanctify Hashem's name. Students will learn to appreciate what the concept of Kidush Hashem means based on Rabbi Hammer's experiences as a Rabbi in the IDF.

The Ascent to Jewish Leadership
In a world challenged with finding sincere leadership, Jewish students must appreciate their substantial role in the Jewish community. What should they strive for and how can they better incorporate leadership qualities in order to perpetuate a Jewish future?

Run a PTA event or teachers training seminar at your school. Innovative and insightful perspectives on Jewish Education:

A License to Learn
Judaism does not expect us to have all the answers but it does expect us to ask questions. We should never fear making mistakes but we should be careful to learn from them. Based on source material and personal anecdotes Rabbi Hammer will demonstrate that these are some of the refreshing ingredients for success in Jewish education.

The Dynamic Role of the Jewish Educator in a Dynamic World
The Jewish educator today assumes the role of teacher and is expected to become more of a parent as well. Why? What are the challenges that a teacher/parent experiences today in assuming and maintaining both these positions? What is the effect on the parental obligation?

Our Forefathers and the Jewish Identity Crisis
Getting back to the grassroots of Jewish identity and Jewish pride. The obligation of Jewish institutions to incorporate these ideals into a Torah curriculum.

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