March is the month when we celebrate women as change-makers, both on International Women’s Day and on Ta’anit Esther and Purim. Esther and Henrietta Szold are two examples of female figures in our communal history who sparked important change for the Jewish people. How might we draw inspiration from Esther and Henrietta Szold’s actions to spark change in our communities today and do our part to bring the hostages home?
Help middle-school learners draw connections with this source sheet from Everyone Counts.
Part-time Jewish education remains the most popular vehicle for Jewish education in North America and therefore presents one of the greatest opportunities to engage, inspire, and connect with families. Engaging families in dynamic and enduring ways during the limited hours of complementary education requires innovative approaches to Jewish education to meet the needs of modern families and communities.