Keeping it a little simple this week. Sukkot is one of those holidays that Richmond just doesn't celebrate. And that's a real shame, because it's like …
Week 3: Chanukah and Tu Bishvat
Two holidays this week: one that is mistakenly thought of as "Jewish Christmas" and another holiday that is not thought of much. Chanukah Ted Falcon lays …
Week 8: Intro to Hebrew
Hebrew 1: Aleph Bet Every Hebrew unit here will have two or three different ways of learning the same concepts. Some people learn with songs. Some people …
Week 4: Purim, Passover, Tisha B’Av and Tu B’Av
Purim Purim is called the "Jewish Halloween". But that's not quite right -- it's a lot more like Mardi Gras. The topsy turvy, costumed revelry celebrating …
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Week 10: You Decide
Students will choose a topic for this week. Details TBA. …
Week 5: The Jewish Lifecycle
A quote from an old coworker of mine: My son married a Jewish girl. And they had a Jewish wedding. My wife and I couldn't believe how much Jews enjoyed …
Week 5 Part II: Conversion
Since we are half way through our series, now is a great time for those converting to Judaism to do a few things. Hebrew Name First, you'll need to choose …
Week 12: The Jewish Prayer Service
We're so excited to have Rebbetzin teaching this class. Unlike past units, there is not a lot to read beforehand, but this handout is a good preface for our …
Week 1: Jewish Ethics
Before you begin reading this unit, please do the following homework. We'll have a show-and-tell at our meeting. Strength, Peace & Security …
Week 2: Jewish Home Life
By request, we're doing a section on kashrut/kosher, as well as some fun Jewish recipes. As that's not really enough to fill an entire week, we're bundling this …
Week 3: Gender and Sexuality
Note: the following includes frank discussions of human sexuality Here we have an assortment of Jewish texts, videos and ideas for you to browse. They are in …
Week 4: American Jewish Movements, History & Ideas
Due to most of my books being in storage, I don't have a lot of written materials for you. But knowing that video is your preferred method of learning, I did …
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Week 5: Antisemitism’s History & Today
Why the Jews? As the milkman Tevye says in the film Fiddler on the Roof, "I know, I know. We are Your chosen people. But, once in a while, can't …
Bonus: The Conversion Ceremony
For a few of you, the end of the Being Jewish series marks the beginning of your conversion to Judaism and a whole new framework for understanding your …
Just For Fun: Hey Parents! Here Are the Resources For Interfaith/Intercultural Families You Need
Raising children in different traditions can often be a challenge. These are a few of our favorite resources that can help you with raising Jewish children in a …
History 5: What Does Being a “Jewish American” Mean?
Jews came to America at different times and from around the world. Once in the United States, they enjoyed many freedoms they did not have in other …
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