Rabbi Dr. Ariel Burger Author, Teacher, Artist
Rabbi Dr. Ariel Burger is the author of Witness: Lessons from Elie Wiesel’s Classroom. He is a teacher and artist whose mission is to share effective strategies for moral transformation with teachers and leaders. A lifelong close student and teaching assistant of Elie Wiesel, Ariel develops cutting-edge arts and educational programming for educators and schools, consults to non-profits, and serves as scholar/artist-in-residence for institutions around the U.S. When Ariel’s not learning or teaching, he is creating music, art, and poetry. He lives outside of Boston with his family.
Learn more (and see Ariel’s art and writing) at: www.arielburger.com
Featured Stories
Essay
Learning and Teaching from the Heart in Troubled Times
Ariel Burger explores ways to embrace curiosity and celebrate questions in challenging times.
Interview
Turning to Face the Dark
Educators Parker Palmer and Ariel Burger explore themes on suffering, healing, and joy in a contemplative dialogue.
Nurturing the Heart of Democracy
How might we teach democracy in our classrooms? Parker Palmer and Rabbi Dr. Ariel Burger, in this webinar recording, explore civic and moral education.
Blog
Nurturing the Heart of Democracy Webinar Resources
Find a full list of resources, including books, articles, curricula, as well as a poem from Ariel mentioned during this webinar.
Student Curiosity and The Human Spirit During COVID-19
Rabbi Dr. Ariel Burger and Dr. Emily Schell explore the power of student curiosity and its impact on learning.