Etymology of Modern Hebrew Words: People and the Environment
Hebrew words are built upon root letters—known as a shoresh (שׁוֹרֶשׁ)—and are formed in such ways where small changes can create many different but related meanings.
In collaboration with Adam Teva v’Din, Israel’s leading environmental sustainability non-profit, we’ve picked a few environment-related words and important topics to explore. Take a look—there just might be a few words and ideas that already are second “nature” for you, and of course new ones too!
- Hebrew
- Judaism and Jewish Holidays
- Israel
- Nature-Based Learning
- 6 - 7
- 8 - 12
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Camp
- Teen Engagement
- After School Programming
- Congregational Learning
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A collection of resources to stimulate students by forming connections between nature, Israel, and Tu Bishvat.
Congregation Tifereth Israel (CTI), Glen Cove, NY. CTI learners and their families participate in hands-on experiential learning. The curriculum focuses on Jewish values learned through our stories (both modern and ancient).
Mayim, our initial example of "Additional" Models, could be placed in a Multi-aged, Project-Based Learning, or Experiential Learning bucket. Mayim is a K-5 learning community in which depth of relationships and depth of learning are intentionally fostered and visible everywhere.