Periodic Table of Making Mensches
Inspired by Tiffany Shlain’s “Periodic Table of Character Strengths,” this powerful and well-resourced interactive table allows you to explore the substance of each “middah” or character trait (Mussar quality), porviding related programs, media, and texts alongside them. Although designed specifocally for camp settings, most of the materials are appropriate or adaptable for most educational settings.
- Positive Psychology
- Character Strengths
- Not Grade Specific
- After School and Beyond
- Educator Training
- Camp
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
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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
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.