By Dr. Bill Robinson
Over the last eight weeks, I explored the emerging characteristics of a new paradigm for Jewish education. This last article in the series will explore the idea of the Jewish people in light of this new paradigm for Jewish education. I began with Jon Woocher’s (z”l) challenge to us:
Twentieth-century Jewish education was designed to answer the question, ‘How can we ensure that individuals remain “good” Jews, even as … [Read more...] about A Skunk Works for the Project of the Jewish People: A New Paradigm for Jewish Education:
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Reconsidering Moses:
An Adoption Story
By Jayne K. Guberman and Jennifer Sartori
In this Passover season, we have been reflecting on the story of the Exodus from Egypt and its central figure, Moses. As adoptive mothers and founders of the Adoption & Jewish Identity Project (AJIP), our understanding of Moses’s life is perhaps different than most. Although Moses is often held up as the paradigmatic story of Jewish adoption, the biblical narrative in fact recounts a very … [Read more...] about Reconsidering Moses:
An Adoption Story
Seeing with New Eyes:
One Synagogue’s Interfaith Inclusion Journey
By Jared Susco
I remember the first time I brought my husband (who grew up with Methodism) to our synagogue's community seder that he was far more confused than I had expected. He first couldn't understand that the start time was approximate, having been accustomed to the martial precision of New England Christian services. In the early years of these seders, people brought their own seder plates, and he wanted to know why a lady had pulled a … [Read more...] about Seeing with New Eyes:
One Synagogue’s Interfaith Inclusion Journey
A Seat at the Table: Promoting Disability Inclusion at the Passover Seder
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
Wicked or Curious?
By Rebecca Anne Tullman As we approach the celebration of Passover and the retelling of Exodus, we find advice in the Torah on how to respond to children when they ask about this foundational story of our people. Four types of questions and appropriate responses for each are offered by the Torah: And it will come to pass when your children will say to you, “What is the meaning of this service to you ?” And you shall say, “It is a Passover … [Read more...] about Wicked or Curious?
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
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