Class 1
What Makes Real Growth Possible?
Three Conditions Necessary for Effective Chinuch
The Chinuch Compass Mini-Series
How Do We Raise Children Who Want to Grow?
More than 90 mothers have learned through Chinuch Compass.
Five recorded classes distilling the core Torah hashkafa at the heart of the Chinuch Compass approach—so you can understand how growth happens, see your child more clearly and parent with greater intention.
Learn at your own pace, then bring your questions to a participant-only live Q&A after Sukkos.
Early price through September 8
Early enrollment: US$99—approximately ₪300
All five classes will be accessible August 31.
A story
Sometimes one shift changes everything.
My 13-year-old daughter was struggling in school.
Instead of focusing on what she was doing wrong, I told her:
"You're very determined. Even though this class is difficult for you, you're determined to do well."
I feel like that comment changed something between us.
She became much more open to hearing what I had to say.
Last night, our good night hug was so long, warm and real.
When we learn to see our children differently, they often begin to see themselves differently too.
What you will gain
A Clearer Chinuch Direction
See Your Child More Clearly
Develop a more thoughtful understanding of your child's temperament, strengths, needs and current stage of growth.
Clarify What Chinuch Is Meant to Build
Step back from managing today's behavior and reconnect with the deeper qualities and direction you want to develop.
Understand Your Influence
Explore how the way you see your child, the atmosphere you create and the expectations you hold can affect growth.
Parent With Greater Intention
Begin approaching everyday parenting with a steadier chinuch mindset, clearer goals and a stronger sense of direction.
What we'll explore
Five Classes. One Clearer Compass.
Class 2
What Motivates Growth?
כמים הפנים לפנים — Understanding the Emotional Mirror
Class 3
How Do We Guide Growth?
Building Character
Class 4
How Do We Respond When Growth Isn't Happening?
Responding to Misbehavior
Class 5
How Do We Lead Growth?
Authority, Obedience & Discipline
What makes this different
More Than Parenting Advice
Many parenting programs focus primarily on behavior.
Chinuch Compass begins with understanding.
When parents gain greater clarity about their role, their child, and the true goals of Chinuch, everything else becomes more effective.
Torah Hashkafa
Every principle rooted in Torah perspective.
Practical Examples
Real situations from real parenting moments.
Real-Life Application
Ideas you can bring home that same week.
Reflection & Integration
Space to think, integrate, and ask questions.
Live Implementation Q&A
Submit your situations in advance and receive thoughtful guidance.
Parent experiences
What Mini-Series Participants Say
Reflections from mothers who learned through the Mini-Series.
This course was so helpful for me in shifting from correcting misbehavior to focusing more on the way my home feels and how I interact with my daughter.
Instead of reacting, I am learning to remain calm and be curious. I keep catching myself and thinking: What is behind this behavior? Does my child need something?
What I found to be most empowering is that the entire curriculum was intensely Torah based, with every parenting concept being given over from a Torah source and a Torah personality. The course gave me strength and clear direction in my avodas Hashem tafkid of motherhood.
The Mini-Series was exactly what I needed to refocus on what real chinuch is and what I want it to be. It helped me stay calm during tantrums instead of getting emotionally run down by them. I feel all mothers would benefit from it tremendously!
How the programs fit together
Begin With the Core. Go Deeper With Foundations.
The Mini-Series distills the core Torah hashkafa that runs throughout the complete Chinuch Compass approach. Foundations includes all of these teachings, revisits them in greater depth with additional sources and discussion, and adds the Nurtured Heart Approach® and other effective parenting techniques that help mothers put the hashkafa into practice.
Mini-Series
- Torah hashkafa
- The core Chinuch Compass principles and selected Torah sources, presented in a focused five-class series
- Practical application
- Examples, reflection and one live Q&A to help you begin connecting the hashkafa to your home
- Core teaching
- Five recorded classes
- Access to Sirkie
- One participant-only live implementation Q&A after Sukkos
- Integration
- Learn the core ideas, reflect on your parenting and begin making meaningful shifts
- Materials
- Five recorded classes to revisit at your own pace
- Best fit
- Mothers who want a focused way to learn the core hashkafa and gain a clearer chinuch direction
- Timing
- Classes accessible August 31; listen at your own pace
Foundations
- Torah hashkafa
- Everything taught in the Mini-Series, explored more fully with additional sources, explanation and discussion
- Practical application
- The Nurtured Heart Approach® and other effective techniques for translating the hashkafa into everyday parenting
- Core teaching
- Sixteen core classes, available live or by recording
- Access to Sirkie
- Discussion during live classes, four Q&A and integration sessions, a private Google coaching group and one private coaching session
- Integration
- Apply the approach over time, bring real situations for guidance, receive feedback and integrate the learning across family life
- Materials
- Complete curriculum workbook, implementation guides and class recordings
- Best fit
- Mothers who want the complete approach, deeper Torah learning, practical methods and ongoing support putting it all into practice
- Timing
- Full cohort begins November 9
The Mini-Series is the core of the approach in a focused format. Foundations teaches that same hashkafa more deeply and then gives you the practical methods, ongoing discussion, personal guidance and time needed to integrate it into daily family life.
If you decide to continue, everything you paid for the Mini-Series will be applied toward your Foundations tuition.
Learn at your own pace
Five Recorded Classes + Live Implementation Q&A
All five recorded classes will be accessible August 31, so you can listen at your own pace. The recordings come from a five-part series originally taught live by Sirkie.
After Sukkos, participants will be invited to a focused live implementation Q&A on Zoom, with the option to submit questions anonymously in advance.
Format
Five recorded classes
Accessible August 31—listen at your own pace
Live Q&A
After Sukkos, on Zoom
Date to be confirmed and emailed to participants
Your Questions
Submitted in advance
Addressed anonymously; Q&A recording sent to participants
Enrollment
Get the Mini-Series
Early enrollment
US$99— approximately ₪300
Regular price: US$149—approximately ₪450. Early enrollment closes Tuesday, September 8 at 11:59 PM Israel time.
Payment is processed in US dollars. Your card provider will convert the payment to your local currency.
Continue into Foundations
If you enroll in the upcoming Chinuch Compass Foundations cohort, every amount you paid for the Mini-Series will be applied directly to your Foundations tuition.
Mothers who enroll directly in Foundations before purchasing the Mini-Series will receive the Mini-Series at no additional cost.
About
Meet Sirkie Rothman
Sirkie Rothman is a mother of seven, Judaic studies educator and certified Nurtured Heart Approach® Parent Coach and Trainer with an M.Ed.
Drawing from both Torah wisdom and lived experience, she created Chinuch Compass to help parents move from frustration and reactivity toward clarity, confidence, connection, and raising their children's greatness.
More than 90 mothers have learned through Chinuch Compass courses and programs.
The Way We See Our Children Shapes The Way They See Themselves.
Five recorded classes that will change the way you think about parenting — plus a live implementation Q&A after Sukkos.
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