By Dov Hirth When done right, the Passover Seder is the ultimate opportunity for experiential learning. Centered around our children, the Seder provides countless opportunities for the inclusion and engagement of children of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. After many weeks of practice at school and at home, the stage is set for the youngest child at the Seder to sing Ma Nishtana, melodically musing "Why is tonight different from all … [Read more...] about A Seat at the Table: Promoting Disability Inclusion at the Passover Seder
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Momentum Memories: Passover Storytelling
By Dr. Ronit Ziv-Kreger I cherish childhood Passover memories of hearing my mother and grandmother’s stories while cooking together, bringing out the ping-pong table and setting it with holiday tablecloths, and lighting candles with my grandmother. I still sing her unique Bukharian melody for blessing the candles every Shabbat and holiday. The power of these memories has propelled me to work with a team supporting thousands of mothers around … [Read more...] about Momentum Memories: Passover Storytelling
Torah Joe’s: A Different Kind of Relationship
By Rabbi Alex Weissman [This is the fourth, and final, article in a series about relational engagement and learning written by M² Relational Engagement Circle participants.] Early one Sunday evening, I drove from my apartment and met four of my students in the Brown RISD Hillel parking lot. After some quick introductions, we piled into my car and headed to I-95 South. One student began to share her thoughts on Cain and Abel: Why didn’t God … [Read more...] about Torah Joe’s: A Different Kind of Relationship
The Legs of a Seder Table are a Model for Jewish Learning
By Miriam Abramovich As Passover arrives, we immerse ourselves in the many phases of preparation - dusting off Hagaddot, combing through digital resources, and tweaking recipes (vegan gluten-free matzah balls anyone?). When setting my Passover table, I think of Avram Infeld’s model of a 5 Legged Table, which encourages each person to choose no less than three of five principles to express their Jewish identity: memory, family, covenant, … [Read more...] about The Legs of a Seder Table are a Model for Jewish Learning
Making our Kehillot a Place to Belong
By Jennifer Gendel, Ed.D. Humans need to belong. It’s fundamental to our sense of self and our place in the world. As babies, we smile at our caretakers to make a connection, as middle schoolers, we search for the lunch table where our friends are eating, and as college students, we seek out sororities and fraternities to join. What does it mean to belong? The image above provides a visual representation of inclusion. I don’t know who … [Read more...] about Making our Kehillot a Place to Belong
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