Tu BiShvat calls us to act on the behalf of the planet, and do what we can to care for it as we would ourselves.
Use manuscripts of ketubot from around the world to examine how they reflect the communities and time periods.
Through food ads, “get a taste” of the foods that are customary in different Jewish communities.
Have students articulate what makes Shabbat special to them and hear how others relate to their Shabbat.
What happens when you mix technology and tradition?
This week on Adapting , David sits down with Keren Fraiman, Dean of Spertus Institute and winner of the prestigious Ilia Salita Excellence in Research Award, for an essential conversation on why Israel must be front and center in our classrooms—now more than ever. While many Jewish educators
A discussion on grief and tragedy through the lens of Chancellor Schwartz's personal history.
Sabbaticals, break weeks, and paid vacation, oh my! For many, the idea of taking a break from work is daunting. With the disruption in the work environment, how will anything get done? As he prepares his own upcoming sabbatical, David Bryfman discusses the role that rest plays in the workplace with
For the Season 5 finale of Adapting, David sits down with a very special guest— himself! Before leaving for his sabbatical , David answers some of the most common questions he gets asked about Jewish education. From the need for a cohesive vision of Jewish education, to why we need more Jewish
This PowerPoint contains a description of a program I wrote for our Jewish disability community. There are six activities that can easily be adapted to other communities.