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A systematic chronological study by one of the world's leading Jewish theologians. A masterly guide to the major currents of Jewish thought.

Inform your students' lives with the richness of thousands of years of Jewish history, culture, and tradition.Teaching Jewish History tackles separately each of the key Jewish historical periods-Biblical, Rabbinic, Medieval, Early Modern, Enlightenment, and Modern, as well as the North American Jewish experience. The authors shift focus away from rote memorization of dates, names, and places, and instead examine each period through the lens of core historical concepts-the Diaspora, Covenant, acculturation, assimilation, and building community. History comes to life, helping students whether elementary, middle or high school, or adult develop a stronger Jewish identity.Teaching Jewish History gives teachers the tools to:Understand and explain the meaning of key concepts, terms, names, places, and events in each period of history.Identify and examine primary source documents and objects such as artifacts, diaries, sacred texts, photographs, and artwork.Conduct meaningful discussions of how the core concepts of Jewish history recur in and are relevant to each historical period.Develop a variety of activities including field trips, mock trials, oral histories, and role-playing activities.Place historical events on a timeline.Use additional historical and educational resources such as books, articles, videos, and Internet sites.Teaching Jewish History is an invaluable resource for the novice and the expert teacher of religious and day school children and for educators working with adults in synagogues, community centers, and family education programs.

The Tot Shabbat Handbook:  A Practical Guide for Engaging Young Families in Congregational LifeBook and CDEngaging and retaining young families is key to the life of every synagogue, big or small.  ""Tot Shabbat"" worship has become almost universal, but many congregations depend on a single dynamic staff member or must start from scratch when beginning a new program.  This long-awaited new resource presents ideas and real-world tips from experts in the field about the who, what, where, when, and why of worship experiences for young families.  Features a CD of great music for Tot Shabbat and notes on how to use it, including teaching hand motions and bringing music into your services, even if you can't play a note!

Book 3¬¿contains additional key prayers from the Shabbat Morning Service three prayers from the Friday Evening Service and excerpts from Hallel.

Invigorate adult learning by providing insight into how Jewish adults learn and grow through their individual experiences.Explore what prompts Jewish adults to begin to study texts and the obstacles adult learners face. Discover ways to aide adult learners in their quest for competence. Practical suggestions for professionals working with Jewish adults are combined with useful insights into adult faith development and spiritual journeys.

Drawing from both traditional and contemporary Jewish sources, this book explores Jewish life-cycle passages such as birth, bar/bat mitzvah, conversion, marriage, illness, and the end of life. Using profound insights, meditations and poetry on the events and rites that frame Jewish life, Rabbi Schulweis provides insight and a greater sense of the meaning behind these rites of passage. It is precisely these life-cycle events and the rituals that accompany them that help us connect to one another and to the Image of God within ourselves and others.Deals with the peaks and valleys of lifeUses prose and poetic meditationsDraws from both traditional and contemporary Jewish sourcesRabbi Harold Schulweis is known and respected as one of modern Judaism's most significant and creative thinkers and authors. He is the senior rabbi of Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, CA, and the founder of the Jewish Foundation of the Rescuers.

"This book offers a description and analysis of six classic Jewish views of death: the concept of death as nothingness; a belief in a descent to Sheol . . . where the dead are supposed to dwell; the concept of resurrection in an afterlife . . .; faith in the immortality of the soul; a belief in reincarnation; and the concept of attaining immortality through deeds of value performed in life".--AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD.

Students begin their Hebrew study with the Shabbat Morning Service. Five important prayers¬¿brachot and the Kiddush form the basis for this volume. Any student familiar with the alef bet is ready to dive into this book.

The last volume in the New Siddur Program series builds on the basic prayer literacy students have achieved and extends to prayers we recite on the High Holidays and Passover.

Grade Level: 6-8 An intense focus on Hebrew grammar. The theme of mitzvot runs through all of the stories. Teacher's guide available.

Your students already have a basic prayer vocabulary. Now they're ready to build a strong foundation for siddur study with a unique lively combination of prayer materials activities and stories.

Ideal for new and experienced educators alike this is a critical resource for directors of both day and supplementary schools.

Complete and easy-to-follow instructions for 104 Jewish art projects covering holidays, Jewish symbols/ritual objects, Bible, Israel, and more, along with ideas for using them in the classroom and for family education programs. Lists of materials and tools needed, helpful diagrams, and color photographs of each completed project ensure success.

For the Sake of ZionÔø¿is fascinating and instructive reading for anyone seeking a better understanding of the Reform Movement outside North America.Ôø¿

This guide is a necessary learning tool for all synagogue staff.

Thousands of adults have learned Hebrew with the Hebrew for Adults series, of which this is Book 3. Linda Motzkin, in coordination with the URJ Hebrew Literary Task Force, uses her tried-and-true methods to build upon the knowledge developed in Books 1 and 2. Students will expand their grammar, vocabulary and comprehension by translating prayer book and biblical texts. Each chapter provides a range of different Torah texts for comparison. Extra enrichment material, such as commentary on the Torah selections, is provided as well. This combination of exercises and stimulating content is the key to the success of this series. Bet Is for B'reishit challenges students to learn while providing interesting subject matter to keep the motivated. With additional resources like a full glossary, verb lists and grammar charts, Bet Is for B'reishit is the next step for any adult on the path to becoming a Hebrew-literate Jew.

What do you say when your five-year old asks, "What does God look like?" or "Why am I Jewish?" By middle school the questions are tougher: "Is the Torah true?" "Why do I have to learn Hebrew?" This incredible new book suggests successful responses to these questions and many more, summarizing liberal Jewish thought in an accessible, easy-to-use format. The author, a rabbi and a mother, covers a broad array of topics, including God, holidays, ethics, history, Israel, prayer, Jewish diversity, practices, and identity. A must-have for Jewish educators and parents.

In his second book of theÔø¿Talmud for Everyday LivingÔø¿series Hillel Gameron expands his conversation with the rabbis of the Talmud on the topic of doing business ethically.Ôø¿

Packed with holiday activities, jokes, and rocking' tunes on a free CD from popular children's musician Mama Doni, Get Cooking! celebrates Jewish American culture and holidays plus makes a Jewish connection to secular American holidays in an exuberant guide that works for Jewish families of all levels of religious observance. Co-author Rachel Harkham showcases modern reinterpretations of classic recipes, sure-fire kid pleasers, and New Jewish cuisine with a worldly spin to please a wide variety of tastes.

An introduction to modern Hebrew literature this anthology is especially apt for classes using Level 2 or Level 3 of the¬¿Hebrew: A Language Course¬¿series.¬¿

"Values & Ethics takes readers through a full year of the weekly Torah portion, exploring values lessons that are suggested by the text. Every page consists of a quote from the Torah text, a discussion of values themes suggested by that text, discussion questions, and activity ideas"--

Yoga Shalom is a unique worship experience that brings together body, mind, and spirit for an extraordinary prayer service. Combining the two powerful spiritual disciplines of Jewish worship and yoga practice, Yoga Shalom leads to deeper understandings of both, or as author Lisa Levine writes of her initial forays into yoga as a cantorial student, “I learned to be more present in my prayers and meditations so I could better pray with and on behalf of my congregation.”Yoga Shalom can be adapted, and the postures customized for your congregation, studio, or private practice, and can be done in the community of a class or in the privacy of your own home. As an alternative to the traditional prayer service, Yoga Shalom can engage and unite your professional staff, lay leadership, and community. Whether you have no yoga experience or have been practicing for years, and regardless of your age or abilities, Yoga Shalom will help you relax your body, calm your mind, and nurture your spirit.Features:Detailed, easy-to-follow instructionsDozens of photographsAdvanced, gentle, and chair modifications for each posture sequence17-track CD to accompany your practice, featuring the music of well-known Jewish artists Craig Taubman, Jeff Klepper, Lisa Levine, and many moreFull-length DVD of the complete practice

Use concepts to teach history stories to teach morality heroes to teach values.

Israel: Its Complicated is designed to help learners understand the meaning that Israel holds for the Jewish people and discover their own personal connections to the modern state.

Your young students will join Daniel and his Israeli cousin Rivkah as they learn together about the Jewish holidays.

Now—for the first time—a light, engaging modern Hebrew text written specifically for 6th–7th graders who have completed a prayer program and are ready for a change of pace. In just 96 pages, four trendy kids party in Tel Aviv, shop in a shuk, ride a camel, swim in the Dead Sea, and celebrate a bat mitzvah in Jerusalem—all in Hebrew!Each of the 15 six-page chapters opens with a simple Hebrew dialogue followed by the coolest activities we’ve ever done, including “Pass the Pencil,” “Triple Riddle,” “Jet Set” and “Tricky Travel.” Students learn 195 vocabulary words and practice basic grammar—including the present tense, masculine and feminine nouns in the singular and plural—through the activities. No formal grammar rules necessary!With an open, uncluttered, dynamic design and jazzy full color illustrations, Let’s Talk! invites even the busiest bar and bat mitzvah student to learn modern Hebrew quickly and easily. It’s a blast!Special feature: Includes a photograph of Israel in each chapter which is a great conversation starter.