Alan J. Simanowitz, at The Blogs

May 6, 2021, 12:51 PM

All the wrong reasons to come to Israel for a year

Learning during your year in Israel comes in many ways. One way is through your feet!

If you are considering spending a year in Israel, stop! There are so many reasons that a gap year in Israel can be a terrible idea. Don't get me wrong. I love Israel. I live in Israel. I think...

Mar 24, 2021, 2:49 PM

How’s this Gap-Year program different from others?

Discover a new way of learning! Is your son feeling overwhelmed about the future? Does he worry a gap year program may not be a good idea? Perhaps your son struggles with high school and doesn't want more of...

Feb 3, 2020, 6:33 PM

Young Jewish men and the hikikomori

Hikikomori is a Japanese term that describes a mental health condition that causes a person to shut themselves away from society. They often spend months or years in their houses or bedroom. They do not speak to others or...

About Me

Alan Simanowitz, EdD is the director of UCanachieve Learning Alternatives (mylearningalternative.com) and Mechinat Kadima (mechinatkadima.com). He combines over thirty years of special education experience with a philosophy that is based on teaching the whole child. Alan’s child centered philosophy leads him to develop very close relationships with every young man at Ucanachieve. Through a caring and sensitive style of interacting, Alan helps each student realize that success is an attainable goal.