Tzedakah: A Holistic Jewish Practice
A curriculum guide for 5th grade learners together with their grown ups in a supplementary education program.
About this Curriculum
Through the exploration of ancient traditions, Jewish texts and contemporary understandings of Tzedakah, learners are guided towards creating personalized connections to Tzedakah practices. Families are guided through the process of developing, implementing and reflecting upon a Family Tzedakah Project, a framework to inspire life-long Family Tzedakah practices.
This curriculum guide was created by Tamara Cohen, 2020 graduate of HUC School of Education. It was designed for 5th grade family education programs.
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