This lesson uses the story of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and his son, Rabbi Elazar, as a lens through which to discuss the experience of social distancing due to the coronavirus. Students read the story from the Talmud and an article from the Washington Post which present a variety of reactions to extreme circumstances. At the end of the lesson, students hypothesize on the effect of the virus on the future of education. The lesson was written for high school students.
Younger students might enjoy the sheet, Hey! Nobody's Perfect!
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For the Season 5 finale of Adapting, David sits down with a very special guest— himself! Before leaving for his sabbatical , David answers some of the most common questions he gets asked about Jewish education. From the need for a cohesive vision of Jewish education, to why we need more Jewish
A lesson discussing the importance of allowing ourselves and others to make mistakes.