Inspiring Stories - Yocheved Gourarie Kindness Award

I remember that moment. He approached the situation with humor and care. From then on I had such respect for him as my principal.

"I remember that moment. He approached the situation with humor and care. From then on I had such respect for him as my principal."Story…

Rivkah Wolf taught her the meaning of “Yes I Can!!” with practice and hard work in a positive environment we can overcome all obstacles

"Rivkah Wolf taught her the meaning of “Yes I Can!!” with practice and hard work in a positive environment we can overcome all obstacles."…

I think my self-esteem really grew from hearing these nice qualities about me.

"I think my self-esteem really grew from hearing these nice qualities about me."Story by: Devorah Leah WircbergI used to cherish those letters that were…

It was a seemingly small of showing support for their loss but it made a lasting impression on me.

"It was a seemingly small of showing support for their loss but it made a lasting impression on me."Story by: Liba SteinI noticed that…

I can still picture in my mind the precise spot in the classroom where I was standing when someone sought a girl in the school with special needs to imitate me.

"I can still picture in my mind the precise spot in the classroom where I was standing when someone sought a girl in the…

It was challenging and I tried as first year teachers do- really hard to captivate, engage and connect with the class. It wasn’t easy.

"It was challenging and I tried as first year teachers do- really hard to captivate, engage and connect with the class. It wasn’t easy."Story…

He did not punish me for my absences, but rather, offered me an opportunity he knew I’d love and gain from that had absolutely nothing to do with Yeshiva.

"He did not punish me for my absences, but rather, offered me an opportunity he knew I'd love and gain from that had absolutely…