Judaism and the Environment: An Intergenerational Sourcebook for All Ages
This flexible resource supports educators, clergy, and facilitators in leading meaningful Jewish learning that connects environmental values to real-life choices and community action. It can be used as a single lesson, a short series, or enrichment within an existing Tu B’Shevat or environmental unit, and it works well for intergenerational settings, congregational learning, day schools, early childhood, family engagement and teen engagement. It has even been used remotely by students with their grandparents who live at a distance. The sourcebook includes clear, age-recommended options marked with colored icons, making it easy to choose texts and activities for your group. To order the full 12-sourcebook series, email info@chaimitzvah.org and learn more at www.chaimitzvah.org.
- Intergenerational Learning
- Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
- Jewish Text and Thought
- Jewish Tradition
- Nature
- Nature-Based Learning
- 3 - 12
- Not Grade Specific
- After School and Beyond
- Camp
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Family Engagement
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