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Argumentation and debate are the lifeblood of Judaism; in fact, our ancestors never shied from arguing with God or other sources of authority when they felt justice and truth demanded it. Judaism's Great Debates aims to reawaken that spirit in the lives of young Jews today.At the heart of the book are ten classic debates from Jewish history, such as Nathan courageously confronting King David over the king's immorality, and Spinoza challenging Jewish communal leaders in Amsterdam about the boundaries of Jewish belief. This book teaches students to analyze the value conflict at the core of each historic debate, and more importantly, it prepares them to apply Jewish values to similar conflicts in our society.Contents: Abraham & God Moses & Korach The Five Daughters & the Twelve Tribes David & Nathan Ben Zakkai & the Zealots Hillel & Shammai The Vilna Gaon & the Ba'al Shem Tov Spinoza & the Amsterdam Rabbis Geiger, Hirsch & Frankel Herzl & Wise Download a free companion PDF - Debating GuideIncludes questions for reflection, discussion, and formal argumentation plus a brief outline explaining how to run a formal debate in the classroom.

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Charming illustrations and playful activities introduce young children to key Shabbat vocabulary and concepts. Children also learn the Hebrew blessings for candlelighting wine and bread as well as the English meaning of each brachah word.

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Everyone has a place at the Shabbat table. The Gateways Shabbat Family Companion invites families with children of all abilities and disabilities to a Shabbat dinner celebration that is accessible for the whole family. Includes background for parents, Shabbat blessings over candles, wine, and challah, short stories and Shabbat songs, as well as Shabbat conversation starters and other family-friendly activities. Each blessing’s meaning is illuminated by the use of picture communication symbols developed by Mayer-Johnson, ™ the leading creator of symbol-adapted special education materials to assist individuals in overcoming their speech, language, and learning challenges. Over 30 vibrant photos bring the celebration to life. In this way, Shabbat dinner participants can experience the celebration through clear, direct language and rich and varied images. This easy-to-hold, concise Shabbat companion is respectful to all participants, whatever their abilities, and ensures that all can take part meaningfully in Shabbat observance in the home in as little as 10 minutes or as much as 45 minutes. Gateways: Access to Jewish Education (www.jgateways.org) provides high quality special education services to enable children with diverse learning needs to participate meaningfully in Jewish life.

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A follow-up to Let’s Talk!Let’s Talk Now! is written specifically for 6th–8th graders who are ready to continue growing their Hebrew language skills. This light, engaging, modern Hebrew language text can be used as a stand-alone book, or as a sequel to the first Let’s Talk!Like the first Let’s Talk!, each of the nine chapters open with a simple—and funny—Hebrew dialogue. This time the story focuses on Avi, an American teen, as he visits his cousin Karen and her family in Israel. Together, Avi and Karen enjoy everyday Israeli life, going to a movie, the mall, the beach and more. Through their adventures, and the activities that follow, students will have the opportunity to learn a new set of vocabulary words and practice basic grammar.Ideal for the busy bar and bat mitzvah student to learn some modern Hebrew quickly and easily.CONTENTS: Avi comes to Israel Good morning Yarden comes back from the Army A Hike In the Forest Going to the Beach A Card for the Bus At the Mall At the Movies From Sea to Sea SPECIAL FEATURES: Immerses students in the daily life and culture of modern Israel. Includes illustrations and photographs of Israel, making the Hebrew texts come alive. Provides ample opportunity for ulpan-style conversation. Practices grammar through fun, hands-on activities, rather than through formal rote grammar rules. Includes a milon in each chapter and at the back of the book for easy look-up of all vocabulary. Teacher’s Guide available.

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Let's Talk Now! entertains while educating. It emphasizes spoken Hebrew and suggests a wide variety of techniques and strategies to help make Hebrew a living language for you and your students to engage in together.

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24 ready-to-use lesson plans of approximately 50 minutes each make teacher preparation for usingÔøΩThe Explorer's Bible Volume 1: From Creation to ExodusÔøΩquick and easy.

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Includes 24 ready-to-use lesson plans that accompany the textbook.

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Engage your students in authentic, dynamic Bible study!Your students can now explore the Bible as Jews have done for centuries - by pondering, personalizing, and wrestling with the text. Combining faithful but accessible translations with thematic connections between the narratives and student's daily lives, critical-thinking exercises, and a sense of wonder, The Explorer's Bible will help you transform your classroom into a lively Bible study group.What's New About The Explorer's Bible? True-to-text translation retains the structure and tone of the Hebrew while providing students with comprehensible and age-appropriate language. Explanatory notes and critical-thinking questions clarify and enrich the text, guiding students through difficult passages and inviting them to imagine themselves as part of the action. Opportunities for students to create midrashim of their own, thus participating in dialogue with the Bible in an engaging, authentic way. Connections between text and core Jewish values help students to identify personally with the Bible's lessons. Analyses of key Hebrew words and phrases allow students to identify and understand biblical text.

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Engage your students in authentic, dynamic Bible study!Your students can now explore the Bible as Jews have done for centuries - by pondering, personalizing, and wrestling with the text. Combining faithful but accessible translations with thematic connections between the narratives and student's daily lives, critical-thinking exercises, and a sense of wonder, The Explorer's Bible will help you transform your classroom into a lively Bible study group.What's New About The Explorer's Bible? True-to-text translation retains the structure and tone of the Hebrew while providing students with comprehensible and age-appropriate language. Opportunities for students to participate in biblical dialogue by reviewing classic interpretations of text and creating midrashim of their own. Connections between text and core Jewish values help students to personalize the Bible's lessons. Analyses of key Hebrew words and phrases allow students to connect intimately with biblical text. Contemporary design conveys the dignity of biblical text while engaging students with lush illustrations and more than fifty full-color photographs. Explanatory notes and connections to biblical archaeology bringing the text to life for students. Contents: The Birth of the World Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden My Brother's Keeper (Cain and Abel) The Man Who Walked with God (Noah) The Impossible Tower (Tower of Babel) Abraham Finds His Way Abraham Speaks Up (Sodom and Gomorrah) The Sacrifice (The Akedah) Rebecca's Kindness Twins, Tricks, and Trouble (Jacob and Esau) Jacob's Discovery (Jacob, Rachel, and Leah) Jacob's Struggle (Jacob wrestles) The Dreamer (Joseph) Joseph's Gift Joseph's Forgiveness Baby Moses Moses Stands Before God Freedom and the Future (Plagues and the Exodus)

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The ultimate hands-on hip new handbook for training madrichim in your school.

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Do your students lose their Hebrew reading skills every year between May and September?Designed as a follow-up to Shalom Uvrachah--The New Hebrew Primer, the Back to School Hebrew Reading Refresher can be used after this or any other primer for 3-4 weeks at the start of the school year to: Review Hebrew letters and words Drill Hebrew reading and remediate reading problems Practice writing skills Enrich cultural concepts Serve as a bridge between a primer and Book 1 of any Hebrew series Exercises are purposeful and efficient. In just a few short weeks, this thorough review gives students the confidence they need to begin Book 1 of their Hebrew series. In addition to simple blessings, songs, and prayer excerpts, the exercises also include: Word fragments, syllables, and whole word skills Sound-alike and look-alike letter practice Final letter identification Cultural word and phrase review Simple roots Unusual word endings and other reading rules Simple, practical Hebrew vocabulary The school year gets off to a brilliant start with the Back-to-School Hebrew Reading Refresher.

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Companion Siddur Reform edition

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In this delightful beginning reader, children meet Shiri the Llama and learn about her adventures in Kitah Alef. Humorous stories and clever rhymes use a controlled, high-frequency vocabulary to entertain children as they build their Hebrew reading confidence. Whimsical illustrations, simple sentences, and large, clear print make this a unique and appealing reader for beginning Hebrew students.

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A state-of-the-art teaching guide for a state-of-the-art text!

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Drawing on the rich history of Judaic objects, art, and tradition, this new collection of exquisite imagery features complex illustrations and patterns that will inspire novice and expert colorists alike. Each beautiful piece is designed specifically for adults, and allows them to escape their stresses and mentally relax with a rainbow of choices and beauty. The images each include motifs that are important to Jewish life and celebration, and are paired with inspirational quotes from the wealth of Jewish writings. Created with intricate black and white line-work, the artworks allow colorists to add their own unique interpretations and create a personal work of art.

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This lavish volume contains everything your students need to know about the feasts, fasts, and festivals that mark the Jewish year. Modern customs and celebrations are presented alongside each holiday's history and ancient traditions. Bible stories and midrashim illuminate the meaning of the holiday, and special attention is given to how holidays build core Jewish values. Illustrated throughout with vibrant photographs and illustrations. Innovative activities--including recipes, family fun, and creative projects--are incorporated into the text, helping children to make the holidays their own. Special features make each holiday a new discovery: Sacred Text: enriches understanding with primary sources Hebrew Lessons: provide key cultural vocabulary Living Our Tradition: connects holidays with mitzvot to perform throughout the year Holiday Planner: helps students prepare for each holiday A Tradition to Share: engages the whole family in holiday observance

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Shalom Ivrit 3, the final book in the Shalom Ivrit series, brings to life stories of spirited young teens at home, at camp, with friends, and in Israel. The new vocabulary, including mah'sheiv (computer), s'deih-teufah (airport), pitzah (pizza) and mahaneh (camp), reflects the interests and experiences of teens. Students have fun and learn about Israel as their ability to read and understand Hebrew continues to grow.With 190 new words, students’ ability to conduct simple conversations in Hebrew, using both the present and past tenses, steadily increases as they progress through the book.Features and benefits: High-interest, age-appropriate stories motivate students to improve their reading fluency and comprehension. The interdisciplinary approach of teaching about Israel in Hebrew provides students with an enriched, dynamic learning experience. Vocabulary boxes (milonim) introduce new vocabulary and a cumulative list of all new vocabulary appears in the back of the book as a resource for students. Comprehension activities—including true and false, word picture matches, cloze technique (sentence completion), and puzzles—provide students with the practice they need to build and strengthen skills. More than 120 age-appropriate, full-color illustrations and photographs enliven the text and cue students for textual meaning. Basic grammar—including present tense and past tense verb endings, and root letters—is presented sequentially and clearly, increasing familiarity with Hebrew word structure and syntax.

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Students learn the seven blessings in the Shabbat morning Amidah. They uncover Jewish values and virtues—humility acts of loving kindness healing others sacred time showing appreciation and more—and think of ways to make them part of their own lives.

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A solid Hebrew phonics review and a prayer readiness program in six to eight class sessions, perfect for the beginning of the school year. Independent seatwork activities, games, and "Super Reading Secrets" to guide students from simple syllable decoding to fluent phrase reading. Blessings for special times and experiences, and for performing mitzvot form the core of each lesson. Optional Language Enrichment sections present vocabulary items and simple sentences that review all the vocabulary introduced in Z'Man Likro.

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This beautifully written adventure invites students on a scavenger hunt led by a young American boy Daniel and his Israeli cousin Rivkah.

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Ideal for learners who start Hebrew decoding in later grades or who need remediation. Also great for adult learners.ÔøΩ Matching Shalom Hebrew Digital App also available.

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Build excitement before the Passover seder, and then follow along during the seder. Frogs in the Bed is a combination storybook and activity book built around key moments in the seder to encourage young children to participate, no matter which haggadah you use. A humorously illustrated version of the popular seder song "One Morning (the Frog Song)" is followed by activities that connect children to touchpoints in the seder. Each page draws children’s attention back to what’s happening in the seder around them, encouraging their active participation and helping them understand the seder. Sing along to "One Morning (The Frog Song)" Explore seder plate symbols Recite the Four Questions Munch some matzah shapes Solve the afikoman maze Welcome Elijah with a sparkly cup Plus: make your own jumping frog! Sheet music included

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A favorite primer that teaches decoding through key cultural and modern Hebrew words. This Hebrew primer teaches your students to decode Hebrew fluently. Students learn letters and vowels from key Jewish cultural words (matzah, havdalah, Yisrael, shofar, Moshe) as well as everyday Hebrew words (abba, ima, sabba, savta, mishpahah, shalom). Includes extensive practice for each new letter and vowel as they are introduced. A matching workbook for script writing, and a Companion Reader that adds even more modern Hebrew vocabulary and decoding practice, let you tailor Alef Bet Quest to the needs of your school.

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Immerse students in all aspects of Israel today meet the diverse people who live there debate Israel's responses to its challenges and begin to develop a personal relationship with the Jewish homeland.

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A sophisticated level of reading readiness instruction - letter recognitionÔøΩandÔøΩa gentle introduction to the vowels!

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Beginning Hebrew activities for practice

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Student workbook

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An ideal course of study before students undertake b'nai mitzvah preparation, The Prophets: Speaking Out for Justice explores the lives of seven prophets and the Jewish values they exemplify. Stories based on biblical texts bring each prophet vividly to life, while narrative provides historical context for considering the challenges faced by the prophets in their own day. Connections to modern-day events and people are explored as well, helping students discover the relevance for today in the ancient messages of our biblical ancestors. Questions throughout the text address students directly, to get them thinking and to draw out their views.Contents: Introduction Moses: Radical Shepherd of Israel Samuel: Reluctant Kingmaker Elijah: Zealous Critic of the King Amos: Faithful Friend of the Covenant Isaiah: Righteous Spirit of Worship Jeremiah: Persistent Voice of Teshuvah Jonah: Runaway Messenger of Mercy Special Features: In the Footsteps of the Prophets: Highlights modern day figures who reflect values discussed in each chapter. Prayer Connections explain the origin of a number of key prayers and their place in the liturgy, including Mi Chamochah, the Amidah, and the Kedushah. Historical Notes provide context for each prophet by explaining political and cultural challenges of the times. Maps in each chapter help locate the prophets in place as well as in biblical history. A Values Index guides teachers in leading discussions about the role of each prophet in the development of our value system. A Companion Website, www.thejewishprophets.com, links to additional examples of modern-day teens and adults who walk "in the footsteps of the prophets," as well as ideas for service projects. A complete Lesson Plan Manual is available, which makes The Prophets: Speaking Out for Justice highly teachable even with limited preparation time. Assessments included throughout.

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Shiri's adventures continue, as Danny and his family try to find a suitable home for this charming llama. Students will expand their vocabulary and strengthen their comprehension as they follow Shiri's foibles.

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Each lesson--40 in all--focuses exclusively on a single letter or vowel colorfully illustrating its sound and form. For example the letter mem is introduced with mezuzah; het with hallah.

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Your students already have a basic prayer vocabulary. Now they're ready to build a strong foundation for siddur study with a unique lively combination of prayer materials activities and stories.

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An introduction to the alef bet at the pre-primer level. Pictures from our Jewish heritage illustrate each Hebrew letter.

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Student workbook

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Additional prayer exercises reinforce pronounciation and rhythmic reading.

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Everything the engaged couple needs to know about the Jewish marriage ceremony.

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Young children make friends with the Hebrew alphabet in this charming best-seller.In these easy, fun-filled steps, children learn to recognize all 22 Hebrew letters--what they look like, what they sound like, how to tell them apart, and how to get used to scanning a page from right to left. A generation of students has already learned the alef bet from Sam the Detective's Reading Readiness Book.

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Do your students lose their Hebrew reading skills every year between May and September?

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A study of Jewish-Christian relations from medieval times through the eighteenth century. Both Jewish and Christian writers are represented.

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Learning the Hebrew alphabet becomes a page-turning adventure as Sam the Detective takes students through an alef bet sleuthing escapade.Mem sounds like M. This mad mouse magician makes magic and mischief into his mini-monster machine. Color the mem monsters he made. With Sam as their guide, students will: Color in pictures to reveal the Hebrew letters hidden within First trace, then print the letters Learn the vowels Recognize the letters and vowels in simple syllables and words And the best part is that children will laugh and play the whole way through.

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The third and final book in the Hineni - The New Hebrew Through Prayer series presents the Torah service and concluding prayers. Students will learn the key prayers in the Torah service, concluding prayers in the Shabbat morning service, and prayers for sleeping and waking. It covers 99 key prayer words and over 30 roots, prefixes and suffixes, and also helps students refine their basic grammar skills and hone their prayer-reading skills. Students are also challenged to think deeply about the meaning of the prayers and the prayers' connection to ancient sources and sacred text. For example: Read each biblical verse below and circle the phrase that appears in the Ein Kamocha prayer. Additionally, Hineni 3 deepens students' understanding of the Jewish values underlying the prayers. The "Ethical Echo" feature teaches a mitzvah concept, and the follow-up "Think About This!" asks students to make their own meaning from the value.

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Presents the Sh'ma and its blessings for both evening and morning services, as well as introductory chapters on Ein Keloheinu and Adon Olam. Phonics review helps solidify and expand existing skills. Ample opportunities for reading practice throughout supplement Hebrew vocabulary and activities that foster understanding of prayer concepts. Synagogue skills and the choreography of Jewish worship teach students how to pray. Conceptual materials and creative worship experiences explore the question of why we pray.

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Paint, perform, and doodle your way through the Jewish holidays! Guide your students through a process of unlocking the meaning of each holiday and its values through artistic projects and concepts. Make a drawing in response to hearing the shofar; create a nature collage for Tu BiShevat; act out the movement of a lulav. Make, Create, Celebrate uses art as a way to help students connect with the underlying values of the holidays in a personal way, free from explaining the how-tos of each holiday. Not an artist? Don't worry about it! These projects are about self-expression and ideas, and therefore, are for everyone. By the time students have compelte the holiday cycle, they will have created a portfolio full of their own work reflecting Jewish values. SPECIAL FEATURES: Gallery Tour: More than 15 beautiful, full-color images of contemporary and historical artworks with accompanying reflection questions. About Art: Explanations of art techniques Good to Know: Fun facts about the holidays Think About: Prompts and thoughtful questions that help learners apply their art experiences to the Jewish holidays Artist Statements: Space for students to write and reflect about their own work Peer Reviews: Opportunities for students to share their work with friends, and give and receive feedback. Video Links: Links to online, original videos by the author, Julie Wohl, that demonstrate activities within the source.

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Ready, Set...Go Alef Bet! prepares young students to learn to decode in Alef Bet Quest. Students learn all the letters in the Hebrew alphabet, as well as vowels, and begin to blend sounds and combine syllables. This product also includes activities that help any teacher integrate Hebrew language throughout the program.

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This new collection of exquisite imagery features 34 mandalas inspired by biblical stories and teachings, from creation to Noah's ark to Joseph's coat of many colors to the miracles of Exodus. Each piece is designed specifically for adults, to inspire novice and expert colorists alike. Every image is paired with an inspirational biblical quote. This second volume of Shalom Coloring features perforated pages for easy removal, sharing, and display.

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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 both ancient and modern Jewish scholarship.Each story is accompanied by: Peshat - "What does it mean?" Drash - "What does it teach?" Remez - "A Lesson about Torah" Colorful 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.Contents: In the Beginning In the Garden The Terrible Crime Noah and the Flood A Tower in the Sky Abram Walks with God The Sad Tale of Sodom Abraham's Gift to God Rebecca Twins and Tricks Jacob Takes Two Wives Jacob Returns Home Joseph's Coat Joseph and the Dreamers Come Down to Egypt Moses in the Basket Moses and the Bush The Ten Plagues

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