This article delves into the massive undertaking of “making mensches.”
In this article, Dr. Jeffrey Kress discusses the myriad terms used to describe education in the intrapersonal and interpersonal domains.
Jillian Coppley Darwish provided the 3rd part in this Thriving Jewishly Series. This is a deep dive into the VIA Institute's Character Strength system, and how it can be used in Jewish educational sites.PRE SESSION THREE READINGSVideo about Mayerson Academy as an introduction to Jillian Coppley Darwish and her work. Article from ejewishphilanthropy about applying positive psychology in congregations.POST-SESSION THREE RESOURCESTake the VIA Character Strengths survey!
Students engage with primary sources, an interactive map, and testimonies to help understand the effects of antisemitism.
The story of how Bouena, of Salonica, survived before during and after the Holocaust as a proud Sephardic Jew.
Auntie Tanya shares her (kosher) chicken soup recipe!
Discover the courage and commitment that paved the way for the dream of the State of Israel to become a reality.
Rabbi Melanie Levav and David Bryfman discuss talking about death and dying in Jewish education.
explore a song that, ever since the dramatic month that forever changed Israeli history, has become the country's soundtrack: "Jerusalem of Gold."