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Using texts and experiential learning experiences, this lesson emphasizes the reasons why giving tzedakah, or charity, is a fundamental concept in Judaism.
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Unit: Opening Our Hearts and Hands to Others (Tzedakah)
Unit: Building a Caring and Inclusive Classroom
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Building a caring and inclusive classroom begins with an understanding of where students are at not just academically, but emotionally. Many students today have been exposed to experiences that affect their ability to regulate their emotions. By teaching children positive behavior...
Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
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Students experience working and unemployment through a very simplified role play.
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Elementary)
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Youth Activity: Participants will discover that sharing and trust are important parts of philanthropic action. See the handout for supplemental faith-based discussion questions.
“The point is not to pay back kindness but to pass it on.” ~Julia Alvaraz
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Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
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Youth Activity: Students brainstorm time, talent, and treasure examples that they have to offer/give. The activity will ask each person to think of some ways he/she can generate money.
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Unit: This Land Is Our Land (Stewardship) (Private-Religious)
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K
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This lesson will help students learn the value of taking care of the world. It will help them form a connection with nature and want to protect the things that G-d created.
Unit: Nature and You (Stewardship) (Private-Religious)
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This lesson introduces the concept that trees are just one of many elements in nature that are of fundamental importance to our lives. Learners will explore various reasons why we need nature, why we should be stewards of the environment and will be inspired to work harder to protect Mother...
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Unit: Repairing the World (Private-Religious)
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K
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This lesson will introduce the concept of tikkun olam and teach of its importance. It will show youth that everyone has the ability to do tikkun olam, and that it can be accomplished in a variety of ways.
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Unit: Buzzing is BEE-lieving
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Sometimes we let negative words of others or our own doubts stop us from doing what we know we can. Children reflect on the importance of positive words and actions to make a strong community.
Unit: Global Education: Equity
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Young people learn about global efforts for universal mandatory education and equity for girls in school.