Do Not Stand Idly By (Private-Religious)

Unit of 3 Lessons
Grade Levels: 
3
4
5
Subjects: 
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Arts Education
Issue Area: 
Civil society
Focus Question 

 What actions will benefit others and thereby make this world a better place? How can I fulfill my responsibility to take part in these activities? 

 

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Unit Overview 

This unit emphasizes the responsibility of every individual to strive to make the world a better place, a concept known in Judaism as tikkun olam. This task can only be accomplished collaboratively. They meet many Jewish "heroes" who have passed on a legacy of fulfilling acts of kindness. 

Service Experience 
Youth plan and carry out a service project of their own in an attempt to increase the number of kind acts in their community.
Lessons in This Unit 
Unit: 
Do Not Stand Idly By (Private-Religious)
Lesson 1 of 3
Grades: 
3
4
5

A concept known in Hebrew as tikkun olam practices the idea that everyone must play a role in perfecting the world. Modeling the concept of tikkun olam as a collaborative effort helps youth understand that they can shape their surroundings.