Bein Adam L'Adamah: Exploring the Relationship Between Humans and the Earth

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Jewish Peoplehood
Nature
Nature-Based Learning
8 - 12

A large portion of this guide relies on memorable moments and reflection impossible to create in a traditional classroom setting.  This guide focuses on three intersections of Judaism and the environment; holy land, prayer in nature and the values of dominion and stewardship.   

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This curriculum was created by 2007 graduate of the HUC-JIR School of Education Rabbi Josh Brown. It was intended for high schoolers in a camp or retreat setting.

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