Follow the instructions at the top of the Padlet below for an interactive, collaborative review of Shmitah themes. Instructions: To complete the activity with your students, click the "Remake" button in the top right corner of the Padlet (you may need to first create...
Shmitah Resources
Below is a collection of Shmitah lesson plans, interactive tools, and articles created by The Lookstein Center staff or contributed to the site by Jewish educators. SHMITAH OVERVIEW What: Shmitah שמיטה is the "sabbatical year" which occurs in the Land of...
Nakh Resources
This collection of Nakh (Nevi’im and Ketuvim) resources for general Nakh education, as well as for specific books of the Nevi’im and Ketuvim. These resources have been created by The Lookstein Center staff or contributed to the site by Jewish educators.
Talmud Resources
Below is a collection of Talmud lesson plans, interactive tools, and articles created by The Lookstein Center staff or contributed to the site by Jewish educators. LESSON PLANS AND RESOURCES Researching the Development of the Torah She Be'Al Peh - In this student...
Coping With Trauma Resources
COPING WITH TRAUMA RESOURCES Below is a collection of articles, lesson plans, and resources created by The Lookstein Center staff or contributed to the site by Jewish educators to help students cope with trauma. LESSON PLANS AND RESOURCES Talking to Students About...
Tefillah and Berakhot Resources
Below is a collection of Tefillah and Berakhot lesson plans, interactive tools, and articles created by The Lookstein Center staff or contributed to the site by Jewish educators. Siddur Sefard - Sefaria Siddur Ashkenaz - Sefaria Siddur Edot HaMizrach -...
Shavuot Customs Padlet
Follow the instructions at the top of the Padlet below for an interactive, collaborative review of Shavuot customs and traditions. Instructions: To complete the activity with your students, click the "Remake" button in the top right corner of the Padlet (you may need...
Purim Bitmoji Megillah Reading
Instructions: Use the Bitmoji Megillah Reading Google Slideshow below to learn more about Purim traditions and activities, set at a Megillah reading scene in the synagogue. Share your screen to show students the slide and together with students or children at home,...
Tu B’Shvat Padlet: Order of the Tu B’Shvat Seder
Follow the instructions at the top of the Padlet below for an interactive, collaborative review of the order of traditional customary foods eaten at the Tu B’Shvat seder
Chanukah Edpuzzle
Use the Edpuzzle below as an interactive video tool. Students answer questions about video content along to way to check for understanding and share their thoughts on the meaning of Chanukah. Click "Get Started" and then type in a name in the pop-up window to begin...