The Got Shabbat Nitzavim / Vayeilech is now available! Download this informative and helpful guide today to glean lessons from this week's parashah that you can use at home and in your classroom.
Jewish & Me Posters: I Can Celebrate Jewish Holidays Just in time for the High Holy Days, treat your tot to this set of twelve attractive posters featuring the lively cat from the Jewish and Me folders. These joyful images will inspire young children to experience Jewish holidays through movement and pretend play.
In association with the Alliance for Jewish Early Childhood Education we are pleased to bring you A Parent's Guide for Choosing a Jewish Early Childhood Program. This brochure will help explain the benefits of a Jewish early childhood education. As an added bonus, it is customizable so you can include your school's contact information.
Looking for more resources to help engage and welcome the tots and their families into your congregation? Visit our webinar archive to learn about Tot Shabbat, starting a family school and more!
Here you'll find links to various publishing houses, including URJ Books and Music, that specialize in Jewish, early childhood appropriate books and other useful tools.
The start of the school year often coincides with the High Holy Days, which can make for a frantic start to the year. The Torah Aura Productions Bulletin Board blog offers some tips to dealing with this fall frenzy.
Join the Early Childhood Educators of Reform Judaism for the 11th annual ECE-RJ meeting January 12-15, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. At the meeting, educators from across North America will gather to explore their programs, schools and communities, all under the green thumb of the environment. Download the brochure today and visit www.ecerj.org for more information.
The 2011 World Forum on Early Care and Education will take place May3-6, 2011. Visit the World Forum website to guess the location and reserve your spot.
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Member congregations are encouraged to contact a specialist from the
Union's Congregational Consulting Group for additional resources and
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