Denominational Judaism in America: A Pluralistic Approach
This curriculum guide was created to help people understand the basic history, ideology and practice of the major denominations, and to foster a belief in klal Yisrael.
- Pluralism
- Jewish Peoplehood
- History
- 8 - 12
- Teen Engagement
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Rabbi Bradley Solmsen, Director of Congregational Education, Park Avenue Synagogue
Mayim, our initial example of "Additional" Models, could be placed in a Multi-aged, Project-Based Learning, or Experiential Learning bucket. Mayim is a K-5 learning community in which depth of relationships and depth of learning are intentionally fostered and visible everywhere.
Peninsula Temple Beth El (PTBE), San Mateo, CA. Families in small groups with similar age kids begin learning together, move into separate groups for parallel study and then come back together for a family activity followed by participation in Shabbat worship.