Hazon's Shmita Project is working to expand awareness about the biblical Sabbatical tradition, and to bring the values of this practice to life today. Each sheet contains texts, explanations, and questions for discussion. The extensive sourcebook is on Sefaria for you to learn!
Sheets include:
- Nature
- Food
- Jewish Tradition
- Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
- After School and Beyond
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Family Engagement
- Teen Engagement
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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
Jakir Manela, CEO of Hazon and Pearlstone, joins David Bryfman to discuss Jewish environmentalism.
North Shore's Outdoor Classroom promotes experiential learning through play, supports individual learning styles, and cultivates a lifelong respect for our environment.