PESACH PADLET Note: Follow the instructions at the top of the Padlet below for an interactive, collaborative review of the order of the Pesach seder. To complete the activity with your students, click the "Remake" button in the top right corner of the Padlet (you may...
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With a dwindling population of Holocaust survivors, how can we prevent the Holocaust from becoming a distant memory and actively help the next generation relate and connect to the Holocaust on a personal, emotional level? Creating Memory is a free arts-based...
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An Introduction to the Tu B’Shvat Seder
Tu B’Shvat, the New Year for the trees, was designated, following the debate in the Talmud, as the time of renewal of budding in the trees. The early winter rains were mostly over, the sap in the trees had risen, and the period of budding was just beginning. The origin of Tu B’Shvat in the Torah was a time for renewal of our commitment to God and to share the yield of the land with the poor. “Every year, you shall set aside a tenth part of the yield, so that you may learn to revere your God forever.” (Devarim 14.22-23) Today we celebrate Tu B’Shvat also for renewal of our commitment to serve and protect the trees, and all of God ‘s creation. This year, Tu B’Shvat is particularly important, for it expresses our intimate and inherent connection with Eretz Yisrael.
Jewish Calendar and Holiday Resources
JEWISH HOLIDAY RESOURCE COLLECTIONS Check out our individual holiday pages for holiday overviews, lesson plans, videos, activities, digital content, and more! Our holiday resources are created by The Lookstein Center staff or contributed by partner Jewish educators...
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Best Practices in Israel GuidancePresenter: Naomi Schrager, Director of Education, Lookstein Virtual Jewish Academy Number of Sessions: 2Dates: Jan 26 & Feb 2, 10-11 AM EST ...