In this lesson, students will examine Birkat Hamazon as an inspiration for caring for the environment. Students will will study sources pertaining to Judaism’s approach to environmental ethics.
In this lesson, students will examine Birkat Hamazon as an inspiration for caring for the environment. Students will will study sources pertaining to Judaism’s approach to environmental ethics.
In this lesson, students will learn about the Temple and the role that Birkat Hamazon plays in mourning and coping with its loss.
In this lesson, students will explore the idea that God the provider of all things, including food. Birkat Hamazon will be seen as a means of showing gratitude for the food that God has provided.
In this lesson, students will study Judaism’s sanctification of day-to-day material objects and actions, specifically the sanctification of eating that is reflected in Birkat Hamazon.
This lesson is a continuation of Birkat Hamazon lesson 2.
In havrutah, students read the text of Birkat Hamazon and determine the main themes of the prayer.
This lesson introduces students to the unit and encourages them to consider the purpose of Birkat Hamazon. They will then compose their own version of the prayer.
Based on the halachot in Masechet Rosh Hashana and Hilchot Kiddush Hachodesh of the Rambam, this brochure calls upon Jews who see the new moon to testify at the High Court in Jerusalem. In Hebrew. Written by Shalom Berger and Tzvi Harris. Click here.
Students are introduced to Sefer Yehoshua, Chapter 7 by reading the text and dividing it into sections.
Students study Bamidbar 1-2 in-depth before completing a creative MI project of their own choosing. Projects are then presented to the class.