This article delves into the massive undertaking of “making mensches.”
How are we helping our learners today draw on their Jewishness to live more meaningful lives?
Congregation Emanu-El of NYC. 8th graders explore different ways of doing social justice including fundraising and philanthropy, community organizing and advocacy as well as the Jewish context for these approaches. They volunteer throughout the year.
Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale, Bronx, NY. Project Chaverim (friends) empowers teens in grades 10-12 to work with learners in grades 3 and 4, building community while strengthening Hebrew and prayer reading skills.
This video charts the history of antisemitism from its origins until today.
As we approach Yom HaZikaron, Makom offers you an educator’s guide on the short film, “Siren”.
Lesson plans based on the the PBS series The Jewish Americans.
Learn about the history of Seattle's Sephardic Community.
Curriculum focusing on the history of Jews in Iran and Iranian Jews in LA.
Students reflect on the connection between Lag BaOmer and bonfires.