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Tashlich with Teens

Tashlich is a High Holiday ritual of throwing into a river breadcrumbs (or an ecologically friendly alternative, such as rice paper), as a symbolic casting out of our misdeeds from the past year.

The ritual takes its name from Micah 7:19, in which the prophet described God as forgiving the people: “You shall throw away (תַשְׁלִיךְ - tashlich) into the deep sea all of our sins.” This ritual guide, designed for parents and teens, can be used anytime through Sukkot near a body of water.

Zones of Learning: Comfort, Stretch, and Panic

Note: A modified version of this session for 5th-7th graders can be found here, and for 8th-12th grade Teaching Assistants here. Objectives By the end of this session, participants will be able to. . . Materials Facilitator Prep 1. Getting…

David and Goliath, Part 2: Israel and Power

Note: This session serves as a continuation of the session, “David and Goliath, Part 1: Jewish Power.” Objectives Participants will . . . Materials Handouts Facilitator Prep 1. Human Poker (15–20 minutes) Facilitator’s Tip: Since this session is a continuation…

David and Goliath, Part 1: Jews and Power

Objectives Participants will . . . Materials Handouts 1. Humans Vs. Gorilla (10–15 minutes) SAY: We’re going to start today with a simple question: in a fight in the jungle between 100 full-grown humans and one gorilla, who would win?…

Purim: Courage in the Face of Adversity

Objectives:

Participants will . . .

Understand that adversity is a normal part of life.

Identify Esther, Vashti, and Mordechai as models of courage in the face of adversity and injustice.

Consider their own instincts about whether or when to face adversity and identify sources of courage for themselves, especially when confronting injustice.

Hanukkah: Bringing Light into Darkness

Objectives: Participants will . . . Explore two different Jewish models for coping with difficult times. Reflect on their generation’s unique stressors. Engage in a Hanukkah ritual symbolizing resilience.

Challenging Sexism

Objectives: Participants will... Reflect on the ways that sexism shows up in their own lives or communities. Probe a Torah text for modern wisdom on challenging sexism. Participate in a ritual to help prepare them to confront sexism in their own lives.