Through learning about and experiencing Jewish holidays, parents will reflect upon how these regular moments in Jewish time can provide a container for their and their children's’ development.
Teachers are encouraged to print lists of Hebrew words for the students to fill in Mad Libs from the iCenter or to write their own using common Hebrew words from the provided lists.
This unit is designed for a camp where many of the congregations teach Prophets or teach about heroes or role models in 5th grade and where many of the congregations teach about God and revelation in 6th grade.
Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore, Plandome, NY. Students come together once a month on a Friday evening and once on a Saturday morning to explore Torah through technology, art, drama, teva (nature), and pop culture.
Temple Israel of the City of NY. Blended learning for 4-6th graders, onsite one day a week, and in a virtual classroom using Shalom Learning curriculum and Torah Aura Hebrew packet one day a week.
Merrick Jewish Centre, Merrick, NY. Established congregants meet with families to share their personal stories about a mitzvah they are passionate about. Then families engage in an activity that focuses on that mitzvah.