Adam Taub
What Does it Mean to be a Literate Jew?
Summary
Exploring the importance of Jewish literacy, distinguishing it from general knowledge and highlighting its role as the specific body of knowledge essential for cultural participation, with an emphasis on six positive reasons for being Jewish and a discussion of E.D. Hirsch’s “Cultural Literacy”, challenging the prevailing liberal education philosophy rooted in Rousseau and Dewey’s child-centered theories.
Adam Taub
Adam Taub studied natural sciences and law. He practiced in the field of intellectual property before setting up a consultancy that coaches senior executives. He has a MA in education from University College London. He has been a lecturer at the London School of Jewish Studies for 20 years and is the cofounder of a charity called Etgar that aims to inspire a love of Jewish learning in young Jewish students.