In his class, "Positive Psychology," one of the most popular courses at Harvard University, Ben-Shahar teaches that happiness isn't as elusive a concept as people think, and can actually be learned.
Permission to Feel inspires a new mindset around the power of emotions to transform our lives. Using science, passion, and lively storytelling, this book serves as a guide for understanding our own and others’ emotions, as well as provides innovative strategies for developing emotional intelligence in adults and children so that emotions help, rather than hinder, our success and well-being.
This is the provocative conclusion of a new report from Harvard Divinity School Ministry Innovation Fellows.
Mensch-ify is an alternative learning program that is held twice a month for families with children in Pre-K to 6th grade. It is a developmentally appropriate program, built upon the parent-child co-learning experience, that combines stories, songs, art, movement, and play to provide families with the tools they need to live a Jewish life that works for them.
Living Judaism is an all-inclusive experiential learning model of Jewish Education. The purpose of the model is to engage every learner, provide carefully constructed learning experiences, build a strong identity, root students firmly in tradition, and create memories to last for years to come.
David Bryfman, CEO of The Jewish Education Project, discusses the mood meter and delivers a final reflection at the 2016 Jewish Futures Conference.
This article focuses on practical tools and techniques focusing on: understanding resilience, what promotes resilience and helping parents build resilience.
This resource breaksdown the VIA character strengths model, and offers a 3 part plan to leverage your top 5 signature strengths.
Music video for "Megillat Ha'atzmaut", an original song with lyrics drawn from Israel's Proclamation of Independence.
Two quizzes are set up as Kahoots. The third quiz is from Haaretz magazine.