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"The book will be double-sided, with two front covers--one for the Haggadah (opens from the right) and the other for the planning section (regular English opening, from the left)"--Data view.

Organized thematically this text by noted educator and author Nachama Skolnik Moskowitz provides students with the opportunity to study a selection of essential rabbinic texts.

"Addresses the long-recognized need for a text that presents contemporary Israel to American youth." --Dr. Robert Wales, President, American Jewish University"Presents a three-dimensional Israel--full of political debate, cultural clash, and the human dilemmas of real people." --Robert Satloff, Executive Director, The Washington Institute for Near East PolicyIn Israel Matters leading middle-east authority Mitchell Bard digs deeply into the political cultural and historical forces facing the Jewish state. He provides historical context and fact-based answers to the criticisms and controversies that will help students and adults alike come to the debate about Israel with an appreciation for its complexity and an ability to develop and then advocate for a balanced view of Israel that is fair tot he Jewish state.This revised version includes timelines through 2018.

Do your students lose their Hebrew reading skills every year between May and September?

This full-color three-year prayer series presents the Shabbat Morning Service in its exact order; prayers, blessings, and songs for home observance of Shabbat and the holidays; and selections from the Friday Night Service and Hallel. Hineni: The New Hebrew Through Prayer 1 includes the opening prayers in the Shabbat Morning Service and prayers and blessings for the home, including Shabbat and the holidays. Students examine the themes of the prayers as well as their links to Jewish values, and they answer challenging analytical questions, such as: "Why do you think Ma'ariv Aravim and Yotzer Or include so many words that mean "create"? What does that tell us about God?" PRAYERS IN BOOK 1: Barechu Ma'ariv Aravim Yotzer Or Shema Ve'ahavta Mi Chamochah Brachot Brachot shel Mitzvah Brachot shel Shabbat Brachot shel Yom Tov Kiddush

Bring Jewish values to life with an engaging blend of mitzvot, middot, and timeless Jewish wisdom.At an age when students are thinking critically about right and wrong, the importance of the choices they make, and the role that Judaism will play in their lives, A Kid's Mensch Handbook provides a wealth of Jewish advice, experience, and answers. Presented in a modern format designed to engage your students' interest and imaginations, A Kid's Mensch Handbook provides each student with a unique and lasting connection to core Jewish values.The book is organized into three sections: Mensch Basics, Be a Mensch to Yourself, and Be a Mensch to Others. Together, they help students understand basics of menschlekeit, how introspection and self-examination lead to self-respect, and how respect for oneself leads to respect for and from others.Real-life examples, midrashic and historical vignettes, and lively narrative make Jewish values tangible, understandable, and applicable to your students' everyday lives.Interactive features such as "Mensch-Wise" (What do you think it means to be "created in God's image"?), "Mensch Top 5" (Check out these tips to becoming your own best friend...), and "A Note of Middot" (Sameah b'helko reminds us to be content with what we have — and who we are!)Thought-provoking exercises, intriguing questionnaires, and fun surveys allow each student to draw a personal connection to each Jewish value, and to imagine the role he or she can play in the Jewish and global communities.Includes a "Mensch Index" with handy definitions and cross-references to mitzvot, middot, and midrash found throughout the book.

Practical, compassionate advice on cultivating our inner life.

Additional worksheets and reading pages for every lesson in volumes 1 and 2 of Z'man Likro. Includes vocabulary review; mnemonics for letter sounds; instructions and practice for script writing; as well as passages to read from Tanach Siddur and Haggadah.

A Do-It-Yourself Hebrew Primer for Adults, A Prequel to Aleph Isn't ToughCurious about Hebrew but not ready to take the plunge? A Taste of Hebrew is the perfect way to learn the letters and vowels without being overwhelmed by exercises and drills. Rabbi Starr includes interesting extras like brief commentaries related to the letters and tidbits on the prayers that you can peruse as you study. A prequel to Aleph Isn't Tough and the rest of the Hebrew for Adults series, this slim volume makes it easy to learn on your own or in a class. Ideal for parents who want to be able to help their children with religious school homework, or anyone wanting to take a first step into Hebrew.

Help students increase their connection to Jewish knowledge and values through journal writing exercises. Sections on Torah Israel family customs Jewish heroes and heroines Tikkun Olam and more pose thought-provoking questions and provide journaling tips and ideas. A "Nudge Bar" on each page sparks creativity.

Teacher edition for Z'Man Likro, Hebrew primer for children

This second volume of the two-volume Z'man Likro primer program contains the final ten Hebrew decoding lessons. Once they have completed volume two, students will be prepared for any Hebrew program. Includes structured Reading Pages for practice and evaluation, as well as creative worksheets for reinforcement. Dictionary included. Special Features:Teaches consonants and vowels using Key Words. Key Words represent important and familiar Jewish concepts. Drill words drawn from blessings, prayers, and traditional texts. Optional vocabulary component uses living language tied to students' experience. Hebrew root word system introduced as an aid to comprehension. Phonics skills introduced step-by-step, building on previously introduced material. Opportunities for writing practice and independent seatwork activities. A variety of strategies engages all types of learners. Easy evaluation tools.

Presents the Sh'ma and its blessings for both evening and morning services, as well as introductory chapters on Ein Keloheinu and Adon Olam. Phonics review helps solidify and expand existing skills. Ample opportunities for reading practice throughout supplement Hebrew vocabulary and activities that foster understanding of prayer concepts. Synagogue skills and the choreography of Jewish worship teach students how to pray. Conceptual materials and creative worship experiences explore the question of why we pray.

A solid Hebrew phonics review and a prayer readiness program in six to eight class sessions, perfect for the beginning of the school year. Independent seatwork activities, games, and "Super Reading Secrets" to guide students from simple syllable decoding to fluent phrase reading. Blessings for special times and experiences, and for performing mitzvot form the core of each lesson. Optional Language Enrichment sections present vocabulary items and simple sentences that review all the vocabulary introduced in Z'Man Likro.

Eight biographical one-act plays (each 15 to 20 minutes long) feature characters such as Hannah Senesh Bella Abzug Leonard Bernstein Abraham Joshua Heschel Emma Goldman and Yitzhak Rabin and provide an effective and original way to examine the attributes of heroes and heroines. These plays are easy to stage either for a full production or readers' theater and are ideal as an adjunct to Confirmation curriculum.

Complete, easy-to-follow instructions for making box puppets and theaters, drinking straw puppets, tagboard puppets, paper puppets, sock puppets, and more, with diagrams and lists of supplies. Includes creative suggestions for teaching Jewish subjects-including Hebrew-with puppets and an extensive bibliography on puppets, plays, and materials.

Expand your students' ability to read and understand modern Hebrew. The second book in a three-year series, Shalom Ivrit 2 is built on the theme of Jewish values. Students learn Hebrew as a living language through engaging short stories, folktales, and midrashim. In the process, they explore key Jewish values, such as self-respect, friendship, and humility. Students acquire 151 new words and develop their language and comprehension skills. Basic grammar-including present tense verb endings, possessives, and root letters-is presented sequentially and clearly, increasing familiarity with Hebrew word structure and syntax as an integral part of language acquisition. Over 170 illustrations help make Shalom Ivrit 2 lively and motivating.A variety of comprehension activities-including puzzles, cloze technique (sentence completion), true and false, and word/picture matches-reinforce instruction and provide practice, as do additional stories, poems, dialogues, and riddles.CONTENTS:Peace/ShalomGood Manners/Derech EretzTruth/EmetHappy with One's Lot/Samei'ah B'helkoIndustriousness/Haritzut 6. Self-Respect/Kavod AtzmiGenerosity/N'divutFriendship/Y'didutHumility/AnavahPeace in the Home/Sh'lom Bayit

A perfect introduction to astronomy for people of any age, whether or not they have a telescope.

This three-volume course is the ideal Hebrew program for English-speaking high school college and adult education students. The only entry requirement is the ability to recognize Hebrew letters and to read basic words. This course requires only one or two hours of class time each week.

Explore the moral lessons of the Ten Commandments with timeless stories from the Bible Talmud and Jewish folklore.

Artfully drawing upon children's own experiences, My Jewish Year conveys the excitement of holiday celebration. The breathless search for the afikoman, the delight of dressing up in costume for Purim, and the awe inspired by the sounding of the shofar - all of the rich traditions and tales of the holidays are captured in this book.The story of each holiday is presented alongside the rituals, symbols, traditions, and legends that have grown around it. Students also learn the blessings and key vocabulary for each holiday: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simhat Torah, Shabbat, Hanukkah, Tu B'Shevat, Purim, Passover, Yom Hashoah, Yom Ha'atzma'ut, and Shavuot.Lush illustrations and vivid photographs show the holidays as meaningful milestones in the Jewish year.Playful and instructive activities engage the imagination!Write your own megillahDecorate a sukkahCreate a hallah coverInventive mazes, word searches and scrambles, and matching gamesMy Jewish Year invites children to become proud owners of their heritage.