To Judge According to Merit: Assessing Great Jewish Leadership
This curriculum guide invites students to assess great Jewish leadership by utilizing a set of criteria established by the group in the first unit. Students examine stories of leadership from the Jewish textual tradition, evaluate the leadership of four Israeli Prime Ministers, explore modern Jewish leadership, and ultimately craft their own leadership stance in the final unit.
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Living Judaism is an all-inclusive experiential learning model of Jewish Education. The purpose of the model is to engage every learner, provide carefully constructed learning experiences, build a strong identity, root students firmly in tradition, and create memories to last for years to come.
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.