These videos feature several animal friends that lead children through yoga, breath, and visual exercises. They are part of a new animated series the company is creating and they are looking for feedback!
This Podcast episode is from the Reflective Teacher Podcast a podcast that is produced from JUF in Chicago.
This article delves into the massive undertaking of “making mensches.”
In this article, Dr. Jeffrey Kress discusses the myriad terms used to describe education in the intrapersonal and interpersonal domains.
Jillian Coppley Darwish provided the 3rd part in this Thriving Jewishly Series. This is a deep dive into the VIA Institute's Character Strength system, and how it can be used in Jewish educational sites.PRE SESSION THREE READINGSVideo about Mayerson Academy as an introduction to Jillian Coppley Darwish and her work. Article from ejewishphilanthropy about applying positive psychology in congregations.POST-SESSION THREE RESOURCESTake the VIA Character Strengths survey!
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.
Temple Shaaray Tefila, New York, NY. MASA (the Hebrew word means journey) is an innovative year-long Jewish educational “journey” for groups of 25 families with children in grades K-7.
Temple Beth-El of Great Neck, NY. FACEtime learners meet once a week face-to-face as a class, meet individually with a Hebrew coach either on skype or face-to-face, and engage in eight family learning experiences during the school year.
Temple Beth Sholom, Roslyn, NY. Shabbat Family Study for 3rd-7th graders and their families is an innovative way to get families to learn, eat and pray together 10 times a year.