Five years after COVID-19 upended Jewish education, Rabbis Joshua Kahn and Leonard Matanky reflect on the lasting impact of the pandemic. From reshaping school values and prioritizing teen mental health, to redefining instruction and faculty culture, our schools were both tested and transformed. With resilience, reflection, and renewed purpose, these pieces explore how crisis became catalyst—offering insight, inspiration, and a vision for a stronger, more deliberate educational future.