There are many other traditions and themes that are part of the Shmitah experience. In this Padlet from The Lookstein Center, students review the background information for each theme and complete the activity below.
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Shmita, "The Sabbatical Year", began Rosh Hashanah 2021. It's a beautiful time and a terrific opportunity to teach students about Eretz Yisrael, Shabbat, environmentalism, and so much more. The Jewish Educator Portal has curated a selection of resources that will aid educators in structuring lessons
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This video from The Lookstein Center gives an overview of Shmitah basics.
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This playlist of video interviews includes important insights on how to help our students and ourselves amidst the rising antisemitism of today.
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