Congregation Kol Ami White Plains, NY. Mesorah (tradition) is a choice-based model for 7th-12th graders that includes CORE learning and hands-on, experiential, project-based learning electives.
Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley (TEPV), Woodcliff Lake, NJ. This online, opt-in, home-based learning model for 7th-9th graders is a partnership with JETS Israel (Jerusalem EdTech Solutions).
Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York. Mitzvah Corps is a hands-on learning model for 7th-grade students with eight units based on ethical mitzvoth each with Learning, Action, and Reflection components.
This resource is a reflection guide to the movie "Screenagers: Next Chapter- Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience" the second film in the 2 film series.
Text Study based on the hit movie and Broadway Show, Mean Girls. This text study explores lashon hara using the ancient texts form the Babylonian Talmud, Yisroel Salanter coupled with quotes from the Mean Girls musical.
Daniel Rechtschaffen created a framework to think about mindfulness in terms of 5 literacies: physical, mental, emotional, social and global. This lesson plan explores the 5 literacies though a Jewish lens.
This list by the ADL provides pathways for civic involvement on a local or national level.
Activities and inspirational videos that focus our attention on giving thanks.
A guide to discussing the 2020 election and helping students process their emotional responses.
Operation Thunderbolt (later renamed Op. Yonatan) has taken on a mythical status in Israel’s public memory.