A six-lesson curriculum, commissioned by the Covenant Foundation in 2019 and written by master Jewish educators Joel Lurie Grishaver and Ira J. Wise, on the topic of teaching civil discourse, with Jewish and general material appropriate for 6th/7th grades, 8-10th grades, and 11th grade-adult
While so many of our resources are worthwhile and worth exploring, this section allows us to highlight particular resources that we want to bring to your attention and to the forefront of our conversations. These will be updated from time to time.
The sampling we offer here is designed to push us and the line between study and action.
Temple Israel Center, White Plains, NY. In Havurat Torah each semester teens choose one va’adot (action committee), identify a real-life challenge, and build a project-based learning initiative around it.
Washington Hebrew Congregation, Washington, D.C. WHC Mobile is an 8th/9th grade innovative educational model that includes weekend and weekday learning opportunities with three main components: retreats, hands-on learning, and special events.
Congregation Beth Am Israel, Penn Valley, PA. Shabbat Beit Midrash grew to replace Sunday morning learning. An array of learning choices for adults and children surrounding participation in weekly Shabbat morning worship builds an intergenerational community.
This resource features texts, activities and reflection around positive thinking, Gratitude, and Gemilut Chasadim.
Text Study based on the hit musical, Jagged Little Pill. This text study uses Alanis Morisette's hit song "Hand in my Pocket" to explore teen adoloescent behavior.
The images of these posters can be used with any age learner and with families.
Topics include Geography, Tanakh, history, politics, and culture. These are all “low-tech,” and require no special equipment, except for a printer, paper, and scissors. Suggestions for integrating technology as well as strategies for extending the learning are accompanied with each game, along with