CEO David Bryfman kicks off Season 5 of Adapting with a powerful episode that sets the tone for the season ahead, now more critical than ever especially after the news of the six hostages who were murdered by Hamas. As Bryfman reflects on the podcast’s journey since its inception in 2020, he challenges listeners to think critically and deeply about the new reality confronting Jewish educators in a post-October 7th world—one that has upended many of our long-held beliefs. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Learn how to plan, promote and host a program about end-of-life documents for an overlooked demographic.
This guide explores common feelings that are felt by children (and adults) during Yom Kippur davening in an open and non-judgmental way.
In this 3-part lesson, students read chapter one of Sefer Yonah and are introduced to the conflict between Yonah and God.
Suggestions for journal prompts, with corresponding grade levels. Choose ones that work for you.
The goal of this activity is to examine primary sources about the festivals of Tishrei and learn about their context. Through an engaging activity that involves paying attention to details and looking for visual and textual clues, students will practice observation and analysis skills, as well as life skills such as communication and cooperation
In this unit we will learn about a poem written by Naomi Shemer in connection to the Yom Kippur war and see how it became a prayer of hope for many. Her personal archive includes many more songs and documents that tell the story of Israel over the years.
Zack Bodner is asking tough, necessary questions—engaging in a kind of post-October 7th Cheshbon HaNefesh, or self-reflection, for Jewish educators. Listen on Apple or Spotify.
Explore the timely and timeless utility of music as a tool of engagement with Israel and Israelis.
Bring giving into your Sukkot programming, or you can bring Sukkot programming to your youth philanthropy initiative