The focus of this page is the work of Nechama Leibowitz, one of the most influential teachers of Torah in the last generation. Information is excerpted from To Study and To Teach: The Methodology of Nechama Leibowitz by Shmuel Peerless (Lookstein Center / Urim...
Avraham’s negotiations and his subsequent purchase of the Meorat HaMachpela, teach us about ancient culture and behavior.
Students learn about the importance of Shabbat in Judaism by analyzing the literary structure of Bereshit 1-2:3. Even though the creation narrative is split into two chapters, it is still one literary unit. The seventh day – a day of rest - is the pinnacle of the six...
Through text study, students analyze why Moshe was chosen to lead the Jewish people.
Students trace back Mordechai's and Haman's ancestry and see that Megillat Esther's battle mirrors the battle their ancestors fought.
Students delve into their Jewish identity and their relationship to the land of Israel through the study of the Haggadah.
This guide explores common feelings that are felt by children (and adults) during Yom Kippur davening in an open and non-judgmental way. Feelings include boredom, confidence, guilt, happiness, nervousness, and sadness.
Questions and answers for independent study about the mitzvah of sitting in the sukkah.
This unit was designed to help students learn more about the Haggadah and how to actively participate in the Pesach Seder. The unit uses "A Different Night: The Family Participation Haggadah" as the central text. This lesson focuses on slavery and freedom.
