Special Edition Curriculum Outline
Special Edition Curriculum Outline
Special Edition Curriculum Outline
Objectives: Participants will . . . Reflect on their own sense of belonging and connection to the Jewish people. Explore the plurality of ways that Jews around the world connect to Jewish identity. Feel inspired to connect to Jewish peoplehood/Judaism in at least one new way.
Objectives: Participants will . . . Explore the personal experiences and emotions that are connected to Jewish identity. Reflect on the relationship between their Jewish identity and their other identities. Support their peers in connecting to Jewish identity.
Objectives: Participants will . . . Reflect on their personal style of addressing conflict. Practice ways to work through conflict to create positive relationships. Learn traditional Jewish wisdom about managing conflict.
Objectives: Participants will . . . Explore the personal experiences and emotions connected to antisemitism. Describe what antisemitism is and how it manifests in the wider world, along with the Jewish world. Reflect about their role in responding to anti-Jewish hatred.
Session 1: Objectification: Session 2: Connection, Desire, and Boundaries: Session 3: Connection, Desire, and Consent: Facilitator's Resource on Group Guidelines:
Objectives: Participants will . . . Identify the difference between empathy and sympathy. Identify where empathy is reflected in Jewish values. Practice reframing sympathetic situations, that participants may encounter, with an empathetic response. Articulate where and why it is important to practice empathy.
Suggested resources for the group leader in advance of the gathering: Read: A BuzzFeed article about understanding and dealing with Jealousy - could be sent as a follow up to older girls after the gathering. A feminist, Buddhist take on envy between women. Relational Aggression among teen girls. (PDF)
Prayer for the New Month (2023-2027) Prayer for the New Month (mp3) Sound files for each of the months; Tips for Group Leaders: How To Create a Warm, Fun, and Sacred Space; Best Practices for Creating Inclusive & Embracing Space; Icebreakers/Active Games; Essence Booklet
Staff Training. Camp Training Tools.