Abstract
Malka Haas (1920–2021) was a key pioneer in the founding of Israeli kibbutz kindergartens, and she profoundly influenced both the curriculum and practice of early childhood education (ECE) for the entire country. The article reviews Haas’s biography, her professional development, and the main principles in her educational approach: “the kindergarten as a whole life,” based on the significant experiences of the child in connection with the community and the Jewish tradition. The article also describes the sources of inspiration from which Haas drew her ideas and the impact of her approach on educational concepts for ECE in Israel today.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Journal of Jewish Education |
| DOIs | |
| State | Accepted/In press - 2024 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2024 The Author(s). Published with license by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Keywords
- Connection to community
- Malka Haas
- early childhood Jewish education
- kibbutz early childhood education
- the kindergarten as whole life
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cultural Studies
- Education
- Religious studies