Choose one or more of the following poems to read or listen to together and discuss. As you will see these poems are intended to make space for emotions and empathy, not to spur a political discussion. Then, consider inviting participants to write a poem or prayer in…
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With the pandemic, many Jewish families are having to let go of long-held expectations about the b’nai mitzvah they imagined for their child to embrace the unique possibilities of the moment—and Moving Traditions has a new guide to…
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Source: Moving Traditions’ New National B’nai Mitzvah Program, for Families – The Covenant Foundation
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Source: A New Pedagogy for Parents and Children in Bar/Bat/Benai/B’ Mitzvah Education The Lookstein Center
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By Rabbi Daniel Brenner [This is the second article in a series about revitalizing the field of family engagement for the Jewish community, written by Covenant Foundationaward recipients and grante… Source: How a New Model of Family Education…
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A teenager’s role in the modern b’nai mitzvah ceremony appears clearly defined: study, perform then party. Planning for the event falls to the parents. Source: Moving Traditions’ New B’Nai Mitzvah Traditions
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Here is an activity you can use with teens to consider the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, z”l. The full session can be found in the Current Events section of our password protected curriculum. If…
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By Danielle Gruber, Kol Koleinu Fellow Personal values play a large role in deciding which issues are meaningful to you as a voter and which decisions you make on election day. The purpose of this workshop is to…
Continue Reading →by Jen Anolik I invite you all to close your eyes if you’re comfortable. Take a deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth. Give your mind permission to think whatever it wants to think. We…
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This presentation looks at teen development as it relates to their behavior, by examining their physical and neurological profile as well as the hallmarks of adolescence. These perspectives will help you build stronger relationships with teens.
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