Objectives: Participants will... Understand the recent news about the ceasefire and release of the hostages; Reflect on what changes have occurred in their lives and communities over the course of the long war in Gaza; Express hopes, needs, and thanks for Israel and for a more peaceful future according to their own values
Objectives: Participants will . . .
Engage in open, honest conversations about safety in schools and fear surrounding gun violence.
Share their experiences with news about school shootings or lockdown drills.
Explore Jewish wisdom around coping with living in an era of school shootings.
Objectives: Participants will . . . Understand the concept of zones of learning, recognizing what these zones might look and feel like for themselves; Explore Jewish wisdom on balancing between the zones; Set stretch goals for themselves as they enter adolescence
Note to the Group Leader: We have created this supplement for groups to use in their opening sessions of Tzelem for the 2025-26 Program Year. We offer this as a template for grounding in our current reality, drawing on the strength of our queer and Jewish ancestors, and collectively reflecting on how the group can…
Objectives: Participants will . . . Reflect on the major events that took place on, and in the wake of, October 7th. Explore the attack’s effect on Israeli society and themselves, through use of Israeli art, Jewish ritual, and scaffolded discussion prompts. Participate in a memorial ritual to…
Objectives: Participants will . . . Reflect on the major events that took place on, and in the wake of, October 7th. Explore the attack’s effect on Israeli society and themselves, through use of Israeli art, Jewish ritual, and scaffolded discussion prompts. Participate in a memorial ritual to…
Objectives Participants will... Understand the concept of comfort, stretch, and panic zones as they relate to growth and learning Be able to recognize what these zones might look or feel like for themselves and their campers Explore Jewish wisdom on balancing between the zones Set stretch goals for themselves as a CIT
Objectives:
Participants will . . .
Understand the concept of comfort, stretch, and panic zones as they relate to growth and learning.
Be able to recognize what these zones might look or feel like for themselves and their students.
Explore Jewish wisdom on balancing between the zones.
Set stretch goals for themselves as a TA.
Objectives: Participants will... Feel more comfortable stepping into the role of an authority figure. Understand what behaviors they are expected to manage and/or discipline. Gain practical tools for being a fair, effective leader at camp.
Objectives: Participants will... Explore aspects of their own complex identities, Jewish and otherwise, including key role models who have shaped or strengthened it. Recognize the influential role they play as Jewish role models for the children they work with. Set intentions for expressing and embodying their Jewish identity and values when working with younger children.
