Reconstructing Judaism explores and funds innovative ideas for connecting with and serving unengaged and under-engaged populations — in new ways and spaces. Congregation Bet Haverim created "Your Jewish Bridge" in Atlanta, and its founder shares lessons learned after the first year and a half of the project.
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In this classic article, Rabbi Julie Greenberg explores successful mixed-age classrooms in Jewish schools.
This article is adapted from a talk at the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation Tikkun Olam Kallah, March 2003.
Summarized discussion among Reconstructionist educators on childrens' High Holiday services
This three-part family education series addresses issues related to bar/bat mitzvah. It is designed for a large group of parents and students and uses active learning exercises. It covers issues around Jewish identity, the meaning of bar/bat mitzvah, and common concerns that parents and students have about the process.
An archive of discussions about High Holiday children's and youth services
For centuries, giving to tzedakah has been a traditional way to mark Jewish holidays. But all holidays are not created equal. In this resource, we offer connections between the theme of each holiday or season, and some possible giving opportunities that correspond with it.
In this resource guide, Rabbis Fred Dobb and Nathan Martin present a plethora of resources to help congregations become shomrei adamah - responsible guardians of the Earth.
How can you delight two- and three-year-olds with chanting of Torah in ancient melodies called trope?
