What’s it like to homeschool your children while being threatened with deportation? Our guest today is Sara-Rivka Yekutiel, a homeschooling pioneer in Israel who has the unique perspective of now being a grandmother of homeschoolers. Listen and be encouraged by her story.
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Who is Sara-Rivka Yekutiel
Sara-Rivka Yekutiel grew up in Boston and then homeschooled five children in a small Israeli village. Sara-Rivka is a 6th degree karate black belt (and former 5-timeUSAAU Champion) and is also the highest-ranking woman martial artist in Israel.
She’s now a grandmother and has lots to share about being a homeschooling pioneer in Israel, using the unschooling approach, and her advice to young homeschool families. She’s written a book – Raizi and the Passover Plans – and will tell us about that too.
Listen to the podcast
On episode 261, we’re chatting with a homeschool pioneer in Israel, Sara-Rivka Yekutiel. Listen in on this conversation as we discuss:
- her story as a homeschooling mom when it wasn’t recognized by the government
- what it was like to be a homeschooling pioneer in Israel
- why she chose the unschooling approach with her kids
- how her children have turned out
- her perspective as a grandmother
- advice and encouragement to young homeschooling families
- why she wrote her book, Raizi and the Passover Plans, and who would enjoy reading it
Raizi and the Passover Plans
Here’s what Sara-Rivka’s book, Raizi and the Passover Plans, is all about.
This story takes place during the week before Passover when the wacky Rosenberg family prepares for the holiday. They live in a community near Jerusalem. The story covers many Jewish customs and rituals which will be of interest to both Jewish and non-Jewish readers. Sibling rivalry, the question of when to “tattle” and being polite to guests are side topics, woven throughout the story.
Raizi, Lili, Rikki and Shmuli add to the humorous tension as their Yoga teacher Mom and a Rabbi Dad try to keep every crumb of chametz out of the house. And then, just when everything seems to be under control, Grandpa shows up with his new girlfriend, and things get really complicated.
During this year’s visit, Grandpa reveals an amazing secret to Raizi and her family that gives new meaning to “making plans.”
Raizi and the Passover Plans by Sara-Rivka Yekutiel
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