Aryeh Ben David, Founder and Director of Ayeka: Center for Soulful Education, discusses happiness in Jewish education at the 2016 Jewish Futures Conference.
Text Study based on the hit musical, Dear Evan Hansen. This text study explores adolescent mental health through examining the gemara coupled with the song "Waving Through a Window".
This article has lots of enticing photos, advice, links to “how-to” videos that will entice gardeners of all abilities to connect to Israel through growing herbs. There is even a link to doing art projects using the leaves.
Explanations, books, videos, and activities for younger children.
Video clips as “provocations” is an educational approach that uses short videos to engage young children in discussions and activities that are simply prompted or introduced by the video.
Our kids have questions about Israel. This is a guide for three key conversations to address complex issues together; the separation wall, Israel in the public sphere (i.e. media) and Homeland. Development level is for children as young as 5 years old.
Behrman House has compiled their resources on learning about Israel and Yom HaAtzma'ut, including excerpts from their newest book "Israel ... It's Complicated" with video clips and links.
Use this lesson plan to introduce Mitzvot, Middot, and Pirkei Avot to grades 3-5
This guide gives quick tips and information on creating a fully inclusive community where everyone can feel seen, heard and whole.
Students will learn about LGBTQIA+ Jewish hero Harvey Milk, define activism, and feel empowered to be advocates and create change in society.