This 10 minute film and accompanying discussion kit explore character education through the wonderful ancient Jewish teachings of Mussar. Created by Tiffany Shlain and the incredible team at Let it Ripple, this site has online discussion materials, additional videos, and information about Character Day.
- Positive Psychology
- Mussar
- Character Strengths
- After School and Beyond
- Camp
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Teen Engagement
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Mensch-ify is an alternative learning program that is held twice a month for families with children in Pre-K to 6th grade. It is a developmentally appropriate program, built upon the parent-child co-learning experience, that combines stories, songs, art, movement, and play to provide families with the tools they need to live a Jewish life that works for them.
This article delves into the massive undertaking of “making mensches.”
Jillian Coppley Darwish provided the 3rd part in this Thriving Jewishly Series. This is a deep dive into the VIA Institute's Character Strength system, and how it can be used in Jewish educational sites. PRE SESSION THREE READINGS Video about Mayerson Academy as an introduction to Jillian Coppley