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The leading thinkers in Jewish education today analyze current practices, reflect on the social and psychological aspects of Bar/Bat Mitzvah, provide examples of programs to replicate, address concerns of those with special needs, outline creative family education opportunities and successful mitzvah programs, and provide strategies for teaching trope. Fifty chapters written by cantors, rabbis, directors of education, and scholars. Results of a survey of Bar/Bat Mitzvah educators included.

Unsurpassed for teaching Torah creatively to young children, this guide includes true-to-the-text Bible accounts from Abraham through Moses, retold for young children. A wide variety of classroom activities and discussion questions help illuminate the themes of each story. Take-home activities enrich students' experiences beyond the classroom.

Each of us has the potential to become a truly great mentor to share the gifts of our experience, of our knowledge, of our souls. But how can we best bring these gifts to our students, our children, and our communities? How can we discover, develop, and improve our skills as leaders and spiritual guides?Combining a rich knowledge of sacred texts with a wealth of experience as a rabbi, parent, and teacher, Rabbi Bradley Artson provides us with a road map to becoming effective mentors. With a wealth of suggestions both practical and poignant Rabbi Artson shows us how to:Open ourselves to those around usReach out with affectionEnhance our communication skillsOvercome challenges to the mentoring relationshipFilled with profound wisdom, spiritual guidance, and life lessons, Gift of Soul, Gift of Wisdom is a powerful learning tool for all of us: rabbis and cantors, managers and executives, educators and parents who wish to understand the essence of what it takes to be a mentor and leader.

The Song of Songs known in Hebrew asÔøOShir HaShirim is a biblical collection of erotic love poetry a dialogue between two lovers.

Tav is for Torah begins where Bet is for B'reishit leaves off. This fourth book in the Hebrew for Adults series guides students to read, understand, and translate selections from the Torah. Each text is studied over the course of two chapters. Students examine multiple translations of the same text, so they gain an understanding of the nuances of translation and have an opportunity to translate the text themselves. The text is culled for new vocabulary, verb roots, and grammatical concepts that are clearly explained. The reading and translation exercises enhance students' learning, as do the optional enrichment sections, which include a wealth of Jewish knowledge, Torah commentary, and modern Hebrew poetry. Tav is for Torah will help students build the skills necessary for becoming active participants in Torah study, able to learn from both the English and the Hebrew of our central sacred text. Special Features:• Geared towards students who want to take their Hebrew learning to a deeper level • A perfect complement to text study • Format is clear and easy to follow • Enhances knowledge of vocabulary and grammar • Encourages ongoing Hebrew and text study • Ideal for individual study or classroom settings • Extensive glossary included • Teacher's edition available

Sunie Levin's thoughtful, sensitive book is for every Jewish grandparent trying to create a meaningful relationship with their interfaith grandchildren.Establishing a meaningful relationship with grandchildren can be hard for any grandparent, especially when physical distance gets in the way. The addition of religious difference can often make the relationship seen even more challenging. Mingled Roots helps grandparent deal with the etiquette of being a Jewish role model while respecting the parents' wishes regarding religion.In this practical guidebook, Levin employs honesty, humor, history, and real-life experience to present an approach that works. Based on the expertise of rabbis, priests, ministers, grandparents, and interfaith couples, Levin shows grandparents productive ways of sharing their Jewish heritage in appropriate ways that will not cause tension with their intermarried children. She addresses a wide range of scenarios, from introducing your grandchild to celebrations and traditions of Shabbat, to explaining the Jewish rituals related to death. She lays down strict rules for grandparents, simultaneously supporting the passing on of tradition from generation to generation while reminding them that parents are the final authority on what a child does and does not learn. Complete with a bibliography of resources for grandparents as well as grandchildren, Mingled Roots is an invaluable tool for anyone involved in interfaith grandparenting.

From the authors of classic modern commentaries on Ruth, the Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, Proverbs, and Pirke Avot comes this new volume on the Book of Jonah. The authors use their deep knowledge of Jewish literature to give fresh views on Jonah's story. This commentary on the Book of Jonah is a valuable tool for anyone wanting to explore this complex and thought-provoking part of the Hebrew Bible in a deeper way.

We are taught to study, to learn, and to let ourselves grow Jewishly. But where does being the "people of the book" get us in the real world? David Wolpe's collection of essays responds to this question by exploring how Jewish values, such as scholarship and compassion, together with Jewish practice, enhance an individual's private and public life. How does Shabbat help deflect us from the pressures of the societal rat-race? How can Jewish learning subdue political unrest? Rabbi Wolpe draws the lessons of this collection from a variety of religious and historical sources, finding the importance of Israel in a Robert Frost poem, the nature of God in the words of Beowulf, and parenting lessons in the fatherly techniques of King David. The essays address diverse topics ranging from assimilation to Zionism to Jewish concepts of life and death. Rabbi Wolpe asks the questions, sometimes profound, sometimes light-hearted, that challenge us to consider how we live as Jews, how our Jewish lives are influenced by our secular surroundings, and how we can develop our Jewish souls by continuing to learn from new sources while remaining open to spiritual growth. Some of these questions include: Is it wrong to admire Kant, Voltaire, and Roald Dahl if they were anti-Semitic? How can we reconcile our American family traditions with our Jewish family traditions? In an evolutionary debate, do God and Steven Pinker stand behind opposite podiums? Do we need such a thing as a Jewish home? A Jewish homeland? Why does Walt Whitman think we should stay awake during the rabbi's sermon? What lessons of aging gracefully can we learn from Rabbi Akiba and Grandma Moses? An ideal gift for teachers, Confirmationstudents, grads, and new families that join the congregation.

Using the classical commentaries of Rashi, Ibn Ezra and others, as well as modern critical scholarship, the authors have produced a line-by-line translation and commentary to accompany the Hebrew text of the Book of Ecclesiastes. The often-quoted Book includes both well-known and quizzical texts, including the statements "to everything there is a season" and that, concerning life, "all is vanity".Ideally suited for both individual reflection and adult education, Kohelet is a thoughtful and modern translation for all to learn from.

Jewish philosophy responds to the challenges of today's world. By studying the ideas of great contemporary thinkers, readers will achieve a rich understanding of our contemporary spiritual needs.

Authentic and moving retellings of the great Bible stories highlight their timeless moral and spiritual truths and apply them to the personal concerns of today's children. The classic narratives come to life for young children in simple words, refined by Jewish scholarship both ancient and modern. Each story is accompanied by: Peshat--"What does it mean?" Drash--"What does it teach?" Remez--"A Lesson about Torah" Contents: Crossing the Sea of Reeds The Supreme Gift An End to Wandering Deborah Judges Israel Gideon and the Trick Samson The Scroll of Ruth Samuel and Saul David in the Days of Saul David and Bathsheba King Solomon Judges Elijah and the Priests of Baal Jonah Jeremiah The Book of Job The Scroll of Esther The Book of Daniel Ezra and NehemiahColorful illustrations that depict the Biblical world Each chapter also contains exercises and activities to reinforce the lessons. The Teacher's Guides feature a special "Teaching the Illustrations" section to help you share each book's art with your students.

This three-volume course is the ideal Hebrew program for English-speaking high school college and adult education students. The only entry requirement is the ability to recognize Hebrew letters and to read basic words. This course requires only one or two hours of class time each week.

This is the first step in a program of Hebrew learning for adults with no knowledge of the Hebrew alphabet. It is designed for English-speaking adults who primarily encounter the Hebrew language through Jewish religious life--the prayers and Torah readings in the synagogue, the blessings and rituals of Jewish home observances, and words or phrases arising out of a Jewish cultural context. Adult students who utilize this text will be able to participate more fully in the Hebrew-language aspects of contemporary Jewish life.

From the authors who brought you the highly acclaimed Pirke Avot: A Modern Commentary on Jewish Ethics comes another thoughtful work exploring a Jewish classic. This most recent publication, Shemonah Perakim, explores an important work of the twelfth-century scholar Moses Maimonides. Shemonah Perakim--also called Eight Chapters--served as Maimonides' introduction to his commentary on Pirke Avot. Focusing on such themes as virtue, vice, ethics, God, and free will, the text not only adds further layers of meaning to the study of Pirke Avot but also gives valuable insight into the philosophy of Maimonides. Editors Olitzky and Kravitz, in Shemonah Perakim, have continued their trend of academic excellence by including translations of the original text, original commentaries, mini-essays on related topics, and related "gleanings" from modern sources. The text also includes a biographical appendix on Maimonides. Ideal for college and adult study.Perfect companion volume to Pirke Avot: A Modern Commentary on Jewish EthicsSuited for adult and college studyIncludes original text, translations, and commentaries

With its easy-to-follow format and glorious full-color illustrations this is the ideal choice for a home seder attended by many children or a congregational model seder. In just 40 pages, Family Haggadah presents all the key elements of the seder in a child-friendly way that will charm everyone at the table. Special features include:Vibrant images of ancient and contemporary artifacts and illuminated HaggadotPhotographs of modern children celebrating PassoverSidebars that provide enlightening commentary and thoughtful discussion questionsNew traditions and innovations, including Miriam's CupSuggested techniques for involving young children in the servicePopular children's Passover songs Conduct a proper seder, enjoy group discussion and learning opportunities, and keep the children engaged - all in just 45 minutes!

Motivated college and adult students can read and write Hebrew in just six weeks. Students with no previous Hebrew exposure, or those who just need a quick review, will learn phonetic Hebrew reading, script writing, and a basic Hebrew vocabulary of 100 words.This primer satisfies the entry requirements for any Hebrew language program and is a particularly apt introduction to Hebrew: A Language Course.

A critical work by noted historian Ellis Rivkin show the consequences of history for the Jewish people. For centuries, Christians and Jews have wrestled with the legacy of the Gospels, which traditionally assigned the responsibility for the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus to the Jewish people. Now noted scholar Ellis Rivkin questions this interpretation, providing instead an original and fully documented premise.Using Josephus's writings, Dr. Rivkin reconstructs the context of life in Jesus' day and projects a portrait of a hypothetical "charismatic of charismatics" who might have lived in those times--a man of eloquence, miracles, and magnetism. Such a figure would have posed an enormous threat to the Roman authorities, and his inevitable fate would have been sealed through a thoroughly political process. When Rivkin's charismatic of charismatics is compared with the historic Jesus of the Synoptic Gospels, the resemblance is dramatic. This similarity bears convincing testimony that responsibility for Jesus' death is not a question of who but what, Rivkin argues, and it lies not with the Jews but with the imperial system of Rome.What Crucified Jesus? provides an important bridge of reconciliation between Jews and Christians. It offers Jews a new, more sympathetic look at the life and teachings of Jesus and gives Christians fresh evidence of the authenticity of the Synoptic Gospels in their reporting of the earthshaking events two thousand years ago. Each of the additional essays sheds further light on the interaction of Jews and Christians in the formative years of the early church.