The Village Way - by Dotan Levi (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

How can we turn a school, group, or community into a "whole village" experience for teenagers in the disjointed reality of the 21st century? This book is an invitation for educators to enrich their skillset and broaden their thinking, helping them to become more supportive, authentic, and professional educators.

The Village Way is a unique educational methodology that is being utilized in dozes of high schools and youth villages serving youth at risk from diverse populations of Israeli society. It is being taught at the universities and is used by municipalities, youth movements, and Israel's security forces. The Village Way serves as a blueprint for educators, guiding them to provide teenagers and young adults with a cohesive feeling of wholeness, a sense of purpose, and the tools to become contributing members of society.

Review Quotes

"The [Village Way] methodology is fascinating, accurate, and reflects a very important concept, in which we ask: How can I impact the life of this child in the right way?" --President of the State of Israel, Mr. Isaac Herzog

"Village Way Educational Initiatives envisions a world of differences, a beautiful tapestry of different colors all living in harmony together, learning from each other to create a greater, more beautiful whole. This is your amazing vision, the vision that Rabbi Sacks described in 'The Dignity of Difference' as a conversation among civilizations. This is the vision that is the key to Israel's future." --Barry Shrage, Former Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston President

"Dotan takes us hand-in-hand to the holy of holies of education, helping us to carefully touch the recesses of the soul of both the student and the educator." --Shay Piron, Educator and Former Israeli Minister of Education