Text-based study of tikkun olam using Torah, Torah commentary, and other primary sources
Introduces related mitzvot
Includes Hebrew key words, roots, and phrases related to tikkun olam
Highlights organizations that do the actual everyday work of tikkun olam
Can be used as an independent curricular unit, or integrated into Hebrew, text-study, Torah, or tzedakah curricular units
Accompanying teacher's guide available
Attractive, humorous black-and-white line drawings
Benefits
Provides roadmap of tikkun olam
Teaches students that being Jewish involves both learning and doing
Provides practical, realistic ways for students to begin their lifelong connection to ethical living
Highlights values embodied in text sources
Focuses on the organizations, traditions, and rituals that help us carry out those values
Enables teachers to make connections between text study and Jewish living
User-friendly teacher's guide offers suggestions for classroom implementation, with specific suggestions for integrating this material into other curricular units
The Ruach Series delivers the hottest new Jewish rock tunes. This year,
the celebrated compilation celebrates its 10th anniversary alongside
the 50th anniversary of the Religious Action Center, with a focus on
songs of a social action theme.
This travel edition of The Torah: A Modern Commentary includes the full text of the revised edition in a size that is easy to transport. The reinforced binding and smaller size makes it useful for students and ideal for traveling.
The groundbreaking volume The Torah: A Women's Commentary, published by URJ Press and Women of Reform Judaism, has been awarded the top prize in the 2008 National Jewish Book Awards.
