Josh's Jewish Journey

By jless

  • My birth

  • My bris

  • Starts Sunday school at Temple Israel Memphis

  • Bnai Mitzvah

  • Joins Israel H. Peres AZA #71 in Memphis, TN

  • Participates in BBYO Kallah

  • Travels to Israel for the first time

  • Mr. Stephenson

    In high school, my favorite teacher was Mr. Stephenson. He was my AP U.S History and AP European History teacher. Aside from loving history and adoring the content of both courses, I also loved him as an educator. He was so passionate about the topics he taught. He brought that passion every day into the classroom. He discussed often why the study of history is vital to a healthy society. He pushed us to go past the basic understanding that we had of major historic events.

  • Gap year in Israel

  • Member of Students Supporting Israel/Hillel at Univ of Missouri

  • Taught Hebrew School at Temple Israel

  • Worked as Substitute at Bornblum Jewish Community School in Memphis, TN

  • Started Master's in Jewish Education at Pardes/Hebrew College

  • Worked as Jewish Educator on BBYO Israel Journey