Capturing people for financial or political means is an age-old ploy. Whether it is trying to get one’s own people back or

Words and short phrases serve as conduits to help people express feelings. Students will: Explore how new beginnings can be a source of both excitement and anxiety. Learn a Hebrew song on the topic. Examine Hebrew milot kriyah that express emotions that can be used as one approaches a new endeavor (new academic year, new situation, new school).

“David Melech Yisrael” is a fun children’s song, or is it? Learners use Jewish wisdom and classic games to assess the advantages

Use the themes and structures of Eicha (the Book of Lamentations) to work through feelings of loss and sadness. These activities can be used to help learners understand the themes of Tisha b’Av and also to help learners process particularly difficult current events. Grade Level(s) 6th–12th

Knowing when to wear and take off different types of masks can be very difficult. In this activity, learners use the narrative

When violent skirmishes or war breaks out in the world, people observing from the outside can feel anxious, afraid, or overwhelmed by

With the world in upheaval on many fronts, the threat of war seems to be in the news on a regular basis.

Use these tips from JCFS Chicago to help you identify when your adolescents might be in distress, actively listen, and recognize when

Use these free customizable posters to provide students with information about where they can turn in your community when they need someone