http://en.madrichim.org/?from=rssMadrichim.org educational resource center serves a community of Jewish youth counselors and educators around the world. The offerings include pedagogical programs and activities developed by a team of educators, including camp and youth movement professionals. The programs cover diverse subjects from Holidays to Humor. The site is available in English, French, Russian and Spanish.ENhttp://en.madrichim.org/Contents.aspx?id=2160&from=rssHow does Teshuvah make us better people? What do the calls of the Shofar say to us? What do we wish to throw away with our Tashlich crumbs, and what should we keep?<br>This project will take participants through a series of encounters, culminating with a family program, which will explore Teshuvah through creative dramatics, learning the meaning of the various shofar calls and their relation to the chagim, art, poetry, and finally an interactive family activity with a meaningful "air tashlich" ceremony. <br>The activities may be run as a unit in sequence, or individually as desired. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:21:27 GMThttp://en.madrichim.org/Contents.aspx?id=2165&from=rssThe High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur afford us a fantastic opportunity for spiritual growth. Although they are opposites in the sense that Rosh Hashanah emphasizes judgment and Yom Kippur mercy, we can build from one to the other to create a spiritual strategic plan that will help us develop our character throughout the year. <br><br>By Rabbi Micha TurtletaubThu, 05 Jul 2007 17:51:00 GMThttp://en.madrichim.org/Contents.aspx?id=1261&from=rss<b>Program 1:</b> The Book of the Prophet Jonah - or, What Is Good and What Is Bad?<br><b>Program 2:</b> The Prayers of the Day of Atonement--Yom Kippur. Past and Present. <br><b>Program 3:</b> The Five Prohibitions. Why Jews Fast on Yom Kippur. Customs and Traditions.Mon, 11 Jul 2005 06:53:54 GMThttp://en.madrichim.org/Contents.aspx?id=2157&from=rssIn this unit on hearing the <i>shofar</i>, students will be challenged to consider what it means for a Jew to hear and how hearing constitutes mindfulness of their own personal spiritualwelfare as well as that of their fellow human beings. Approaching the <i>mitsvah </i>of hearing the <i>shofar </i>in this way will empower our students to explore the intersection of ritual practice, ethical sensibilities and <i>tikkun ‘olam</i>.Sat, 09 Jun 2007 15:52:22 GMThttp://en.madrichim.org/Contents.aspx?id=2153&from=rssThis ludic proposal encouraging group participation broaches the concept of turning a new leaf. Activities focus on Hebrew vocabulary pertaining to Yamim Noraim, the story of Jonah, and the custom of wearing white. It also entails the creation of artistic exhibits and closes with a party, to which families are invited. <br><br>The activities in this project can be either carried out as an integrated series, or individually, as per the objectives of the coordinator.Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:37:49 GMThttp://en.madrichim.org/Contents.aspx?id=2164&from=rssWhat is the relationship we establish with G_d? Do we establish a relationship at all? Do we even take the necessary time to reflect on this point? In this article, the author seeks to incite us to rethink the bonds that unite us with G_d, by making us aware of the metaphors and paradigms used by the tradition de Israel to describe this union. In this sense, the notion of the covenant becomes of vital importance to anyone interested in maintaining a healthy bond full of meaning that is based on dialogue.<br><br>by <i>Rabbi Joshua Kullock</i>Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:40:17 GMThttp://en.madrichim.org/Contents.aspx?id=531&from=rssThis is a project for Tzom Gedaliah (3 Tishrei) that includes activities involving reading and analyzing biblical and historical references, as well as creative activities to highlight the topics of the subject.<br><br>Wed, 06 Jul 2005 11:46:23 GMT