The Newsroom

We publish what we do well, how we are improving, and ways in which we have learned from our mistakes. Below you will find press about our work, relevant articles penned by our team, and outside evaluations of our programs. We believe in transparency, accountability, and rigorous feedback. 

Talks + Articles by Civic Spirit

Grateful Citizen. 
Sh’Ma Now of The Forward
March 4, 2019.

Teaching Civics in the the Age of Polarization
Hayidion: The Prizmah Journal
February 12, 2019.

Episode 17: I’m Curious Why You Feel that Way, with Tamara Tweel, Part 1. 
Radical Moderation. Rabbi Ari Segal
November 2018.

Episode 18: I’m Curious Why You Feel That Way, with Dr. Tamara Tweel, Part 2. 
Radical Moderation. Rabbi Ari Segal
November 2018.

Conceived in Liberty (Transcript)
Jewish Futures Conference: 
“For Which It Stands: How Can Jewish Civics Education Elevate American Democracy? 
December 13, 2017

Democratizing the Great Books
Inside Higher Ed
April 3, 2017

An Intimate Education
Inside Higher Ed
January 9, 2015

National Press

Engaging Religious Teens to be Active Citizens: Civic Spirit Day 2019
Jewish Link New Jersey
May 16, 2019.

New Education Focus On Old-School Civics
The Jewish Week
January 16, 2018

Teaching Civic Spirit in the Trump Era.
The Jewish Week
August 22, 2018

Be a Mensch as You Walk Through the World
The Covenant Foundation Sight Line
November 28, 2018

Evaluation Reports

2019 Civic Spirit Day Full Evaluation
June 12, 2019.

Summer Institute 2018 Full Evaluation
November 2018

Summer Institute 2018 Executive Summary
September 10, 2018

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