Roots and Wings   

Rabbi Krohn has inspired generations of readers and listeners with his 17 books, including the popular Maggid series (ArtScroll / Mesorah), and the lectures he’s given nationally and internationally. Mrs. Krohn has worked in Shevach High School her entire married life. She’s currently the associate principal for limudei kodesh, as well as a popular teacher.

While the ripples of their actions spread far, at the epicenter is their five children who speak glowingly of the chinuch they received. In the Krohn home in Kew Gardens, NY, the parents lived by the principles they taught. Rabbi Krohn strongly believes in instilling in one’s children “roots and wings.”

“Know where you come from, and make it a part of your home. Be proud of your family and your Yiddishkeit,” he explains. “But you also need to give your kids wings. Give them independence, and let them accomplish things on their own.”

Mrs. Miriam Krohn focuses on individuality. “Chinuch in the classroom and chinuch of one’s own children share a basic principle,” she says. “They’re both dynamic, meaning that they change. The wise parent knows how to hone in on the individual child. A parent — or teacher — has to know what to compliment and what to gently discourage. Don’t expect one template to fit every one of your children and students.”