#133 How much do you connect the language that you teach with the culture where that language is used? Today, Rabbi Daniel Atwood, a Hebrew teacher in Chicago, joins me to explore this idea in depth.  We look at how he teaches a language that is deeply connected to a faith tradition and how he brings this to life in his classroom.…So let's jump in.  Topics in this Episode: how Daniel introduce Hebrew script to learners and helps them overcome any apprehensions they might have about learning a new writing system incorporating elements of culture, history, and religious traditions into language lessonscreating an immersive environment in your classroom, virtually or physically, that allows students to explore and appreciate culturenavigating the potential religious sensitivities of certain topics or materials while still fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environmentConnect with Rabbi Daniel Atwood : Instagram: @rabbiatwoodFacebook: @rabbidatwood Let's connect!  wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________ Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely. ______________________________ Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching. ______________________________ Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast. ______________________________ Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.