Resources in Response to the Events at the U.S. Capitol
Materials to Support a Non-Partisan Discussion of the Events of January 6
Responding to Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol
A teacher's guide to facilitate conversations about the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Fostering Civil Discourse
How we talk about things matters from our partners at Facing History and Ourselves.
Civilly Speaking: A Curriculum on Civil Discourse
A six-lesson curriculum, commissioned by the Covenant Foundation in 2019 and written by master Jewish educators Joel Lurie Grishaver and Ira J. Wise, on the topic of teaching civil discourse, with Jewish and general material appropriate for 6th/7th grades, 8-10th grades, and 11th grade-adult students.
Democracy Under Attack - Lesson Plans and Strategies
A selection of resources to assist teachers in responding to the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Readings, Prayers, and Selected Psalms
Psalms of Protest by Alden Solovy
A collection of six poems titled Psalms of Protest by Alden Solovy.
Against Domestic Insurrection - A Prayer by Alden Solovy
A prayer in response to the rioting and attacks on the U.S. Capitol.
Prayer for a Nation in Crisis
Rabbi Barry Block shares a prayer for a nation in crisis following the tragic attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Post-Election Prayers
An eJewish Philanthropy article by Dr. Erica Brown sharing her post-election thoughts and prayers.
Readings in Response to the Events at the U.S. Capitol
A collection of psalms, tefillot, and readings in response to the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Resources to Support Students in Navigating Anxiety
Helping Kids Navigate Scary News Stories
Three poignant suggestions for how to shape a child's reaction to frightening news.
5 Tips for Talking with Children about Hate Incidents
The ADL's quick one-page resource that helps you orient yourself when talking to children about the unthinkable - acts of hate.
Helping Children Cope With Tragedy Related Anxiety
Mental Health America's resources for discussing tragedy and feelings of personal danger during uncertain times.
Helping Youth Process Civil Unrest and their Role
This lesson provides selected Jewish texts to help youth process responses to the current state of our nation.
Listen, Protect, Connect - Model & Teach
Psychological first aid (PFA) for students and teachers.
When Bad Things Are Happening
A brief guide to speaking to your students about a crisis as it unfolds by Teaching Tolerance.
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