A Sense of Belonging: A Five Senses Exploration of Jewish Ritual

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Curriculum

This is a five senses curriculum that explores the subtle but concrete differences among uniquely Jewish smells, tastes, sights, sensations, and sounds, and those which are general and belong to the larger world. Students will have a rich variety of opportunities to encounter these stimuli and identify what is Jewish about each of them. As such, the curriculum aims to engage with the significant issue of early identity formation of young Jews.

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Topic
  • Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
  • Jewish Tradition
Grades
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Age 3-4

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teens discuss an issue together

Students consider the benefits and challenges of identity labeling and their identity experiences.

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The world feels overwhelming right now. Amid war and uncertainty, Jewish educators are overworked, and parents and students are pummeled with headlines and some with siren alerts. So how do we return to what makes us human: creativity, play, connection, and belonging? Stephanie Malia Krauss joins

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a teacher at front of classroom points to globe

Listen on Apple or Spotify When Israel was created on this exact day 78 years ago, she didn’t come with an instruction manual called “How to Build a Jewish State.” If she had, Jewish educators wouldn’t be grappling today with the tensions between Israel’s Jewish and democratic values, or needing

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