Goals: Help the guys understand why people feel uncomfortable talking about money. Help them connect to Jewish ethics around money, particularly around fairness, clarity in transactions involving money, and the imperative to give. Give them an experience of community giving—namely a tzedaka activity that is focused on poverty and how to address it with philanthropy.
LGBTQ+ Group Outline (Formerly Tzelem)
The Woman and the Moon: Getting to Know Rosh Hodesh and One Another: This gathering is designed for a Rosh Hodesh group’s initial meeting. It introduces participants to the concept of Rosh Hodesh and rituals associated with the holiday. In this meeting, participants start working toward creating a comfortable and supportive environment for the group.…
Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will: Describe the way mainstream ideas about masculinity limit ways guys relate to each other, and negatively impact girls. Use empathy and vulnerability as a way to connect with other guys. Explore dynamics of power and privilege by being able to recognize when guys are in a…
Objectives: Explore how power dynamics contribute to sexual harassment and assault. Be able to identify warning signs of sexual harassment that relate to people’s power. Strategize about what to do if you or someone you know is sexually harassed and learn how to recognize warning signs of sexual harassment.
Becoming a High Schooler: Summary: Judaism places a lot of importance on transitional periods. Havdalah marks the end of Shabbat and beginning of the week. Twilight, the period between sunset and nightfall, is thought to have mystical qualities. In this session, guided by Jewish wisdom about transition, girls will reconvene after a summer apart and…
Rosh Hodesh 11th and 12th Grade: Session 5: This gathering has several activities, so you can keep it moving and do them all, or pick and choose from the offerings. Focusing on the concept of “Hineni”, girls explore what it means to show up with confidence for themselves and others. Themes include getting to know…
Rosh Hodesh 11th and 12th Grade: Session 4: Facilitator's Resources. Driver's Prayer and Translation; Traveler's Prayer and Translation; DIY Keychain or Button; DIY Stickers
Rosh Hodesh 11th and 12th Grade: Session 3: NOTE: This gathering is loosely structured so that there is plenty of time for discussion on this topic. MATERIALS: Handout: Opening Questions. CANDLE LIGHTING AND OPENING BLESSING: Remind participants that lighting a candle and saying a blessing is a way to become more present, to sanctify the…
Rosh Hodesh 11th and 12th Grade: Session 2: This gathering can be used at any time of the year to raise awareness of the importance and benefits of being present and explore the concept in participants’ lives. This theme often resonates with 12th graders as they are aware that time is going by and their…
