These resources are perfect for families to explore Israel together.
Chabad and the URJ's Reform Action Center's lists of how to do effective JDAIM programming.
INSIDE / OUTSIDE: a Chanukah message by Rabbi Sacks for the third night of Chanukah.
THE LIGHT OF THE SPIRIT NEVER DIES: a Chanukah message by Rabbi Sacks for the seventh night of Chanukah.
This episode is from the Reflective Teacher Podcast a podcast that is produced from Jewish United Fund in Chicago. This episode interviews Jenna Bilmes who is the author of the book, "Beyond Behavior Management: The Six Life Skills Children Need." Jenna shares about her experience as a teacher and includes a variety of tips to support teachers in building strong attachment and sense of belonging with their students and in their classroom communities. This episode is a great resource to listen to at the beginning of a school year (or any time)!
In this second webinar of the series, Sarah Rosenblum presents foundational material about Positive Psychology and explores the intersection of those key ideas with Jewish Education. She gives practical adaptable examples for educators to try in their programs.PRE-SESSION TWO READINGWhat Exactly do we mean by Happiness? by Michelle Shapiro Abraham, the director of program development for the URJ Campaign for Youth Engagement.
Resources include historical and contemporary overviews, reflections, and Divrei Torah from the Reconstructionist movement.
Tisha B’Av can be a hard day for kids to connect to, so here are some engaging JIGs (Jewish Interactive Games) to help them connect to this day.