This 10 minute film and accompanying discussion kit explore character education through the wonderful ancient Jewish teachings of Mussar.
These resources teach youth how to deal with their feelings as they mature.
Devash is a weekly parashah magazine that makes learning Torah sweet!
Mensch-ify is an alternative learning program that is held twice a month for families with children in Pre-K to 6th grade. It is a developmentally appropriate program, built upon the parent-child co-learning experience, that combines stories, songs, art, movement, and play to provide families with the tools they need to live a Jewish life that works for them.
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.
A documentary film that focuses on Israeli visionaries and their innovative ideas of how to confront the world’s water crisis.
Temple Israel New Rochelle (TINR), NY. Chavaya uses camp language, feel, and a hands-on approach. Students form eidot (communities) to experience chuggim (electives) such as art, drama, and music.
Community Synagogue of Rye (CSR), NY. Learners in 5th-7th grade meet weekly with a moreh derech (guide/teacher) in each other’s homes to explore Jewish answers to everyday questions. The model includes Family Limmud monthly.
An educator in Zichron Ya’akov begins a holiday tradition in 1890.
These newly-updated resources include lesson plans as well as tools for celebrating Purim online.