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The Proof Isn’t in the Photos.
It’s in the Leaders We Launch. If you're a Jewish day school leader, you're likely investing in effective marketing and prioritizing...
Rochie Popack
Jul 7, 20253 min read


When the Feed Confirms What You Know
Sometimes you post something that feels right. Not because it’s clever. But because it’s true. That was me this week. I shared a post...
Rochie Popack
Jun 27, 20251 min read


The Best Marketing Isn’t Hired. It’s Lived.
You can’t outsource the heart. You can hire designers, writers, social media managers, and strategists, but unless they’ve walked your...
Rochie Popack
Jun 26, 20252 min read


The World Sells What’s Trending. We Give Them What Lasts.
A voice. A purpose. A people. That’s Rooted. Confident. Connected. Most schools talk about what they offer. However, the schools that...
Rochie Popack
Jun 25, 20252 min read


"Belonging Comes First": Why This Should Shape the Way We Market Jewish Day Schools
We often talk about what students learn in Jewish day schools. The curriculum. The test scores. The success stories. But we don’t talk...
Rochie Popack
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Is it Worth Posting Over the Summer? Only If You’re Saying Something That Matters.
When school’s out, it’s easy to assume your posting should be too. There are no new events, no new photos, the hallways are silent, and...
Rochie Popack
Jun 23, 20252 min read


Schools May Be Going on Summer Break—But I’m Just Getting Started
Warning: I will not stay quiet this summer. Not when the world feels this loud. Not when Jewish pride is rising, unity is building, and...
Rochie Popack
Jun 16, 20252 min read


When the Holiday Ends, the Impact Shouldn’t
Why following a chag with meaningful next steps matters more than we think Two hundred thirty-three people showed up for Shavuot, not by...
Rochie Popack
Jun 5, 20252 min read


The ROI of Gratitude: How One Small Event Builds Big Loyalty
They’ll show up either way. But when you pause to say thank you, you turn helpers into ambassadors—and a school into a community.
Rochie Popack
May 29, 20252 min read


Know Your Why: The Missing Piece in Most Marketing
Simon Sinek wasn’t wrong. Knowing your "why" fuels motivation, direction, and clarity. However, when it comes to marketing, most...
Rochie Popack
May 19, 20252 min read


We Need to Build a Life Worth Defending.
Dan Senor’s words stayed with me—not because they were new, but because they validated why I do this work: to help build a Jewish life that feels like it belongs to every child, every family, every generation.
Rochie Popack
May 19, 20253 min read


Social Media is Not About Vanity. It's About Vision.
What looked like a Teacher Appreciation post turned out to be so much more.
It wasn’t just about flowers.
It was about a school’s values—on full display in a single, thoughtful gesture.
When we post without purpose, we miss the opportunity to help families feel what makes our school different.
This story shows how a seemingly simple moment can speak volumes—if you know how to share it.
Rochie Popack
May 14, 20253 min read


How to Make Your Lag BaOmer Posts Reflect Your School’s Values
As a school marketing strategist, I see it every year: photos of kids racing across fields, bows and arrows, kites, bonfires, and lots...
Rochie Popack
May 13, 20253 min read


Pesach Sheini and the Power of People Asking to Come Back
Why school marketing needs room for the “What ifs?” Pesach Sheini wasn’t written into the calendar. It only happened because they asked...
Rochie Popack
May 11, 20253 min read


School Runs on Rules. Your Social Media Shouldn’t.
Most schools post about what they did. The ones that connect posts about what it meant.
This blog breaks down why your content might be safe but forgettable and how to use simple emotional cues to make it resonate. Structure gets the child through the door. The story gets the parent to stay.
Rochie Popack
May 11, 20252 min read


Programs like Mommy & Me Aren’t Extra. They’re How Trust Begins.
It’s not about filling a morning. It ’s about filling a need. Moms don’t come to Mommy & Me for songs and snacks. They come because…...
Rochie Popack
May 8, 20251 min read


How to Market a Jewish Day School When Everyone Says the Same Thing?
Let’s be honest: if you read enough Jewish day school websites or scroll through their social media accounts, it all starts to blur...
Rochie Popack
May 7, 20252 min read


It’s Not About What ChatGPT Says. It’s About What Your Audience Needs to Hear.
I almost posted it. The caption was clean. Polished. Sweet. "Beautiful gifts made with love!" It described the preschool Mother’s Day...
Rochie Popack
May 6, 20252 min read


Why It’s the “Mistakes” That Show Your True Strength
You post the perfect photos. Everyone’s smiling. Everything’s staged.It looks… great. But it doesn’t feel real. Because real connection...
Rochie Popack
Apr 28, 20252 min read


How a Simple Shavuot Event Can Strengthen Your Community
Shavuot reminds us that children have always been at the center of our future. At Sinai, it was the children who were chosen as...
Rochie Popack
Apr 27, 20252 min read
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