These videos, developed by the Detroit Jewish Communities "We Need 2 Talk Initiative," capture young people and their parents as they share about their mental health related challenges and the steps that they took to heal.
Official NYC website that includes advice for parents, NYC schools rules and regulations, plus other information and links.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Israel Bytes is a new free to use teaching platform aimed at students 11-14+ yrs
Curriculum about the life of American Jewish activist Emma Lazarus.
Against the backdrop of rising tensions in Jerusalem, here are educator guides to two short Israeli movies.
Matti Friedman suggests how to identify credible resources to understand the complexity of Israel.