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Bethany S. Mandel

May 6, 2020, 4:17 PM

We’re all Jewish homeschoolers now. Let’s build on that.

A homeschooler coloring; Bethany Mandel (Getty Images; Courtesy of Mandel)

Unlike the glut of resources for studying science, math and English, we sorely lack high-quality home learning materials for Judaism

Jun 21, 2019, 7:24 PM

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Learning transparency from the Catholic Church — yes, really

Pope Francis, flanked by cardinals and bishops, attends a closing Mass of The Protection of Minors in the Church meeting in Vatican City, February 24, 2019. (Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

The Catholic clergy finally developed protocols and procedures to handle abuse allegations; it's time for Jewish institutions to do the same

Nov 6, 2015, 10:27 PM

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How all sides of the RCA resolution battle disappoint

Galled at the uproar over a resolution on women's titles while there's silence on sexual misconduct and get-refusal

Jan 20, 2015, 9:46 PM

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Why you won’t see my name on a Freundel-related suit

Fox News reports on the arrest for voyeurism of Barry Freundel, rabbi of Kesher Israel Congregation, October 2014. (YouTube screen capture)

Blogger Bethany Mandel may have been a victim in the mikveh-peeping case, but she says that doesn't entitle her to victimize the synagogue

Oct 20, 2014, 2:51 PM

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A bill of rights for Jewish converts

Illustrative: An Israeli rabbinical court reviews a conversion case. (Flash90)

Rabbi Barry Freundel oversaw her conversion -- she shouldn't have to fear she won't be considered Jewish

About Me

Bethany Mandel has worked as a teacher in rural Cambodia, as an online fundraiser at The Heritage Foundation and most recently was the Social Media Associate at Commentary Magazine. A graduate of Rutgers University with a BA in History and Jewish Studies, she is currently a work-at-home mother. Bethany has appeared on CNBC's The Kudlow Report, Huffington Post Live, BBC World's World Have Your Say, and was a regular guest on "Powers to the People" on Talk Radio 1380am WNRR. The Jewish Week picked her as one of its "36 Under 36" in 2013, an annual list of individuals reinventing Jewish life. Her husband Seth Mandel, is the op-ed editor at the New York Post.