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

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.¬¿

We came of age in the '60s and '70s, through civil rights, anti-war protests, and the rise of feminism. We've raised families and had careers. We've been around the world, figuratively if not literally. We've done a lot. And we're getting older. So, we might as well get good at it. Getting Good at Getting Older: A Jewish Catalog for a New Age is a tour for all of us "of a certain age" through the resources and skills we need to navigate the years between maturity and old age. Getting Good at Getting Older brings humor, warmth, and 4,000 years of Jewish experience to the question of how to shape this new stage of life.

"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"--

This definitive guide is a complete source on Reform Jewish practice. This accessible compendium covers the full range of Jewish living, including worship, holidays, life-cycle events, tikkun olam, and everyday Jewish living. The author understands Reform Judaism as a modern development of two millennia of Jewish thinking, and in so doing he draws upon traditional Jewish texts and sources, as well as on the Reform literature that has emerged as a response to that tradition, to create a modern classic.

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

As a child, Solomon loves the forest and visits it often, but all too soon Solomon grows up and becomes a king.  He is very busy and forgets about the forest and his friends, the animals. In this lushly illustrated environmental midrash, Solomon comes to understand the price we pay when we don't take care of the earth and its blessings.

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

This beautifully written adventure invites students on a scavenger hunt led by a young American boy Daniel and his Israeli cousin Rivkah.

Set of 24 four-page folders that introduce the Hebrew letters to young children

A comparison of the four major branches of Judaism--Conservative Reform Orthodox and Reconstructionist--as seen through four central issues: God Torah halachah and Israel.

This three-volume prayer series based on the Conservative Shabbat Morning Service transforms Hebrew study into a practical prayer learning experience. The only entry requirement is the ability to read Hebrew phonetically.¬¿

The development and methodology of the Talmud along with the fascinating story of its transmission from Babylonian times to today. Illustrated with photographs.

Modern translations of 24 mishnayot that carry special meaning for Jews today.

A guide to the many paths through which people search for God.

A mysterious stranger knocks on the door and is generously invited inside to join a family in its meager Chanukah celebration with surprising results.

Adapted fromÔø¿Minyan Katan's High Holiday Helper thisÔø¿Leader's GuideÔø¿provides a script and step-by-step guide for service leaders usingÔø¿Machzor Katan including suggested talking points and games for families.

This reissued classic Hebrew primer is organized around the letters that form the six words that start most blessings: Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha’olam. Learn the Hebrew letters and the basic building blocks of Jewish prayer at the same time. With a comfortable pace and a focus on blessings, this self-guided primer builds Hebrew skills you can use at home and during holiday celebrations, and in prayer. CONTENTS: All the Hebrew letters and vowels Reading practice on every page Simple exercises to reinforce concepts and vocabulary Common blessings, plus readings for Passover, Hanukkah, and Shabbat  Also available is a free audio companion. Each page of the book is available in a read-aloud format for students to listen and reinforce proper pronunciation

Hineni Express offers the same proven approach to teaching prayer as Hineni 1, 2, and 3—combined here into one easy-to-use volume. Ideal for learning the core prayers of the Friday evening and Shabbat morning services, Hineni Express will help students become familiar and comfortable with the opening prayers, Amidah, Torah service and concluding prayers, as well as blessings and songs for home observance. Hineni Express gives learners the tools to understand each prayer: Prayer texts: Each prayer is included in Hebrew alongside an English translation for easy understanding. (Variations from Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist texts are included.Prayer dictionaries: Definitions of key words Roots: Activities that highlight Hebrew roots Prayer in motion: The choreography that accompanies each prayer Questions: Thought-provoking questions that help students find meaning within the texts and connect the prayers to their own lives. Values: Questions and activities that help learners discover the Jewish values at the core of each prayer Whether students are preparing to become a bar or bat mitzvah or are an adult studying Hebrew for the first time, Hineni Express is the ideal guide to fluent understanding and enjoyment of prayer.

After Moses shattered the first set of Ten Commandments, destroying them with the Golden Calf, Moses did not discard those tablets' broken fragments. Although he returned to Mount Sinai to replace the tablets of the Ten Commandments, the shattered shards of the earlier set were placed in the Aron Hakodesh (Holy Ark) alongside the new tablets. From this the Talmud teaches, "Respect the aged, because the fragments of the original tablets were preserved in the Ark with the new ones" (Babylonian Talmud, B'rachot 8b).Alzheimer's disease represents a human set of broken fragments. American Jews are living longer, and with aging comes a greater risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Is there a Jewish response, or a response among Jews, to this worrisome illness?In this superb volume, noted author Douglas J. Kohn weaves into each chapter's narrative rich Jewish texts with essays and touching personal stories by physicians, Jewish clergy, social workers, and family members of people with Alzheimer's disease. Broken Fragments offers the comfort and the wisdom of our ancient tradition while providing insight, meaning, and encouragement for the Alzheimer's caregiver of today.

Argumentation and debate are the lifeblood of Judaism; in fact, our ancestors never shied from arguing with God or other sources of authority when they felt justice and truth demanded it. Judaism's Great Debates aims to reawaken that spirit in the lives of young Jews today.At the heart of the book are ten classic debates from Jewish history, such as Nathan courageously confronting King David over the king's immorality, and Spinoza challenging Jewish communal leaders in Amsterdam about the boundaries of Jewish belief. This book teaches students to analyze the value conflict at the core of each historic debate, and more importantly, it prepares them to apply Jewish values to similar conflicts in our society.Contents:Abraham & GodMoses & KorachThe Five Daughters & the Twelve TribesDavid & NathanBen Zakkai & the ZealotsHillel & ShammaiThe Vilna Gaon & the Ba'al Shem TovSpinoza & the Amsterdam RabbisGeiger, Hirsch & FrankelHerzl & WiseDownload a free companion PDF - Debating GuideIncludes questions for reflection, discussion, and formal argumentation plus a brief outline explaining how to run a formal debate in the classroom.

Twenty-eight Bible stories featuring Joshua, Gideon, Samuel, and David.

In his follow-up to Finding God, Rabbi Sonsino examines contemporary Jewish images of God, as seen in the writings of the most original and creative Jewish thinkers to emerge out of the events and experiences of the twentieth century. This anthology includes the writings and ideas of such thinkers as Martin Buber, Eugene Borowitz, Harold Kushner, Judith Plaskow, and others. Sonsino provides a wonderful introduction to the works and thoughts of these influential scholars.

Jewish living begins at home.Have you ever wondered why Jewish homes have a mezuzah on the doorpost, why 13 is the age of the bar/bat mitzvah, and whether it really matters which Hanukkah candle you light first?Get answers to many of the whys of major Jewish holidays and life-cycle events, and learn the whats and how-tos of Jewish rituals and practices, and the symbolism and historical and cultural roots of those practices. With a simple question-and-answer format, The Jewish Home addresses such topics as:Why we blow a shofar on the Jewish New YearWhat the Exodus has to do with eating matzahWhy brides wear a veilWhat to say to someone in mourningWith his signature warmth and clarity, Rabbi Daniel Syme explains traditional and contemporary practices in this highly readable resource that explores Jewish observance and explains the root of Jewish life.

Written specifically for assessing students' accuracy and fluency in decoding¬¿Hebrew Reading Assessment¬¿includes twenty-five assessment pages divided into six sections