Shmita Project

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Guide

The Shmita Project brings together texts, essays, videos, and more. The project relates Shmita to our lives, to the Torah, and brings it down to a personal level.

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Topic
  • Nature
  • Nature-Based Learning
  • Jewish Tradition
  • Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
Setting
  • After School and Beyond
  • Congregational Learning
  • Day Schools and Yeshivas
  • Family Engagement
  • Teen Engagement

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Farm Land
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Shmita, "The Sabbatical Year", began Rosh Hashanah 2021. It's a beautiful time and a terrific opportunity to teach students about Eretz Yisrael, Shabbat, environmentalism, and so much more. The Jewish Educator Portal has curated a selection of resources that will aid educators in structuring lessons

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Jakir Manela portrait and a sunset

Jakir Manela, CEO of Hazon and Pearlstone, joins David Bryfman to discuss Jewish environmentalism.

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NorthShore children outside

North Shore's Outdoor Classroom promotes experiential learning through play, supports individual learning styles, and cultivates a lifelong respect for our environment.

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