Text Study: Change in Jewish Tradition
This text study was created for use in the readiness process, but can also be used at any point to discuss the process of change. It provides a […]
Text Study: When Does Speech Become Harmful?
This text study explores when speech can become harmful using texts from the Babylonian Talmud (Arakhin 15b-16a), the Bible (Leviticus 19:16, Psalms 34:13-14), and from two modern sources […]
Text Study: Taking the Long Way
This text study focuses on Exodus 13:17-18, which describes God leading the Israelites the “long way around” from Egypt through the wilderness. The questions provided guide participants to […]
Text Studies: Memory and Identity, Jewish Learning and Living, Community, and Parent Involvement
This document contains several ancient and modern texts on four topics: memory and identity, learning and living, community, and parent involvement. Discussion questions focus on meaning-making and the […]
Text Study: Engaging in the Study of Torah
This text study includes an excerpt from Joel Grishaver’s “Learning Torah” and an excerpt from Peter Senge’s “The Dance of Change.” The questions guide participants to reflect on […]
Text Study: Bedikat Chametz
This text study provides several texts on the ritual of bedikat chametz (checking/removal of chametz before Passover) and the idea of removing “spiritual chametz” before Passover as well.