In this second webinar of the series, Sarah Rosenblum presents foundational material about Positive Psychology and explores the intersection of those key ideas with Jewish Education. She gives practical adaptable examples for educators to try in their programs.PRE-SESSION TWO READINGWhat Exactly do we mean by Happiness? by Michelle Shapiro Abraham, the director of program development for the URJ Campaign for Youth Engagement.
This is a podcast that gives parents a framework for leaning into the positive possibilities of spending so much time at home in this pandemic time.
Drawing on her own groundbreaking research with thousands of men and women, Sonja Lyubomirsky has pioneered a detailed yet easy-to-follow plan to increase happiness in our day-to-day lives — in the short term and over the long term.
Sonja Lyubomirsky shows how a simple reminder to count your blessings can have a profound impact.
The 4th in the Shinui webinar series- Where Theory Meets Practice with Tess Levine and Rachel Happel.
Temple Beth Shalom of Needham Mass, reimagined religious school to create an inclusive environment in which childrenengage in deep learn and bulild relationship while enjoying original experiences elevating Judasim as foundational for Jewish living. this article details that process.
In this brilliant book, she shows how success in school, work, sports, the arts, and almost every area of human endeavor can be dramatically influenced by how we think about our talents and abilities.
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.
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.