Thanksgiving and Nurturing Gratitude Collection
The Thanksgiving holiday gives us the opportunity to reflect on the importance Judaism places on nurturing a mindset of gratitude. These resources support sharing this value with our learners and developing within ourselves.
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Rivka's First Thanksgiving: A PJ Library Book Recommendation
A children's picture book from the perspective of a Jewish immigrant.
Not This Turkey: A PJ Library Book Recommendation
A children's picture book about a family's first celebration of Thanksgiving.
PJ Library's Eight Ways to Teach Kids About Gratitude
A collection of activities to encourage a Jewish understanding of gratitude.
Practicing Gratitude Exercises
This resource offers ways to express gratitude to increase one's happiness by noticing the good things that are already happening.
Positive Thinking, Gratitude, Gemilut Chasadim
This resource features texts, activities and reflection around positive thinking, Gratitude, and Gemilut Chasadim.
David Bryfman: Gratitude
David Bryfman, CEO of The Jewish Education Project, discusses gratitude at the 2016 Jewish Futures Conference.
Days of Gratitude Activities
Activities and inspirational videos that focus our attention on giving thanks.
Gratitude Brings Happiness
Sonja Lyubomirsky shows how a simple reminder to count your blessings can have a profound impact.
Religious Action Center's Thanksgiving Study Guide
A collection of resources linking Jewish values to the themes of Thanksgiving.
What Does it Mean to be Grateful?
Texts representing a Jewish journey of forces and feelings that cause us to offer thanks.
Intergenerational Chavruta: Starting a New Thanksgiving Tradition
Start a new Thanksgiving tradition with this intergenerational learning experience.
Thanks for the Food
Explore the different blessings that help us to say “Thanks” for the foods that we eat.
All By Myself? A Thanksgiving Lesson Plan
A look into the importance of being grateful and ways to express our gratitude.
Thanksgiving on Sefaria
A collection of sheets on the topic of gratitude and thanking.