Grades 9-12 Miscellaneous Social Action and Responsibility 1 Students are introduced to the the concept of "Tikkun Olam" and study several Jewish sources. They arrive at a working definition of the term chesed. Social Action and Responsibility  2 This lesson focuses on the Jewish obligation to reach out to help those who are less fortunate. Social Action and Responsibility  3 This lesson explores the concept of Tzedakah. War, Peace and Judaism 1 The first lesson in a four-lesson unit. Students look at war and peace from the perspective of Biblical history and Jewish ethics by studying traditional Jewish texts. Students will be challenged to consider how Judaism synthesizes war and peace. War, Peace and Judaism  2 Second lesson in a four-lesson unit. Students look at war and peace from the perspective of Biblical history and Jewish ethics by studying traditional Jewish texts. Students will be challenged to consider how Judaism synthesizes war and peace. War, Peace and Judaism  3 Third in a four-lesson unit. Students look at war and peace from the perspective of Biblical history and Jewish ethics by studying traditional Jewish texts. Students will be challenged to consider how Judaism synthesizes war and peace. War, Peace and Judaism  4 Final lesson in a four-lesson unit. Students look at war and peace from the perspective of Biblical history and Jewish ethics by studying traditional Jewish texts. Students will be challenged to consider how Judaism synthesizes war and peace. A Curriculum in Tefilla for Yeshiva Day Schools This curriculum outline for Orthodox day schools will be helpful to teachers teaching tefilla for the first time. Includes emotional, cognitive and skill goals, models for instruction, a discussion on kavanah, and more. A Jewish Look at Substance Abuse An important objective of any Health Education curriculum is to educate students about the damaging effects of substance abuse. This webquest is designed to provide you with this important information, while also presenting Judaism's view on such abuse. By Naphtali Hoff. Ezra and the Vanishing Jews: A Webquest about Jewish Integration and Assimilation Approximately 20 years after the Persian king Koresh (Cyrus) issued his proclamation permitting the Jews to return to Israel and rebuild their Temple, Ezra HaSofer led a group of approximately 1,500 Jews back from Bavel to their homeland. Upon his arrival, Ezra was disappointed to find a Jewish community that was heavily intermarried and assimilated. He set about to remedy the situation by introducing far-reaching changes aimed at preserving the Jewish people’s unique identity. Similar problems confront the Jewish community today. Assimilation and intermarriage rates are at all-time highs. Much of our greater community is threatened with complete assimilation. This webquest will explore many of the underlying challenges facing each of the primary Jewish groups today, and attempt to find ways to address this central problem affecting our entire nation. Israel From Bumper to Bumper: Stickers Rapped by Hadag Hanachash In this fun lesson, Gabe Salgado explores Israeli politics, culture and values through the lyrics of a popular Israeli hip-hong song. Good for formal and informal environments. Have you written or seen a WebQuest or lesson plan that's at least as good as these? Fill out the short submission form and we'll look it over! Return to the Lookstein Lesson Plans page.