Dr. Renee Rubin Ross will discuss findings from her dissertation research on parent involvement in a Jewish, a Catholic and an independent private school. Together we will explore different ways of thinking about, analyzing and working with the complex relationship between parents and their children's schools. Dr. Ross will share rubrics that emerged from her study, and then there will be time for discussion and application of these ideas to your settings. This webinar will be facilitated by Union Adult Learning Specialist Wendy Grinberg, RJE.
Early Childhood Education
Got Shabbat - Great resources for parents to celebrate with their children.
Jewish Parent Page - Articles, blessings, and activities related to the Jewish holidays and customs.
Family Shabbat Table Talk- Weekly insights into the Torah portion, designed to help you lead a family discussion at your Shabbat table.
Adolescents
V'shinantam 5769 This year each issue of V’shinantam will focus on adolescents and applications for our Jewish educational and youth settings.
Sacred Choices- is a new curriculum on adolescent relationships and sexual ethics.
iTorah- sends
you an e-mail each Sunday which will include a piece of Jewish learning
on the areas of Israel, Jewish Living, Social Action and God and Prayer.
Eight Techniques for Helping Students Succeed- This
helpful resource in the CHAI curriculum includes tips for modifying your class to meet the
special needs of your students to enable them all to succeed
The Lehiyot Program,
produced by the Department of Jewish Family Concerns, provides ideas
and strategies on how to increase the inclusion of Jews with special
needs in the congregational setting.
Publications
CHAI Curriculum- The CHAI: Learning for Jewish Life curriculum includes overviews, sample lessons, information about retreats, workshops, online courses, and more.
Torah at the Center- Journal for Jewish educators with articles by scholars and practitioners.
CHAI - Find out more about the CHAI: Learning for Jewish Life curriculum , including overviews, sample lessons, information about retreats, workshops, online courses, and more.
Teaching Israel - Great resources for teaching about Israel's history, politics, and culture.
Current Events and Crisis Response - Lessons, guidelines, and other resources to help in responding with a Jewish perspective to current events.
Curricula from URJ Books & Music - Curricula and textbooks covering Hebrew, early childhood, family education, Israel, and Jewish history.
Adult Jewish Living and Learning Journeys - Curriculum modules currently in development on a range of topics for adult learners. Download the first three sample lessons: The Jewish Home, History of the Synagogue and Business Ethics.
Established to recognize synagogues that provide an exceptional atmosphere of varied and comprehensive learning opportunities, and have imbued their synagogue communities with a culture of learning.
Over 100 Reform rabbis, cantors and educators have agreed to become Union scholars, available to teach your congregants in their chosen fields. All financial and logistical arrangements will be negotiated between scholar and synagogue. Don't pass up this opportunity to bring master teachers to your community!
For professionals and volunteer leaders who want to talk to others about challenges and successes of adult learning in their congregations. Participants in this network will be the first to hear about and give input on new Union initiatives in adult learning.
A training module to familiarize teachers in Reform congregational schools with the historical background and the contemporary importance of Reform Judaism in American Jewish life.
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