Text Study: Extracting the Principle of Kiddush HaShem
This text study includes two texts related to the concept of kiddush haShem (sanctification of God’s name) and hillul haShem (desecration of God’s name): Deuteronomy Rabbah 3:3 and […]
Why Change
Addresses motivations for change, and provides a vision of education as it could be. Includes articles, speeches, and other materials.
Text Study: Becoming the Wilderness
This text study explores the text “One who does not make himself like the wilderness, hefker, it is impossible for him to attain wisdom or Torah. Therefore, it […]
Text Study: Facing the Costs of Change
This text study includes two texts, Genesis Rabbah 84:5 and Pirkei Avot 5:22, which both address fear and courage. The questions provided are specifically geared toward RE-IMAGINE task […]
Making the Commitment: Exodus 12
This text study includes Exodus 12:1-13 and Rashi’s comment on verse 13. The passage describes the commandments to keep the holiday of Passover, and the commandment to put […]
Sacred Surprise: Jacob’s Dream
This text study includes Genesis 28:10-22 and Rashi’s comment on verse 11. The passage describes Jacob’s dream during his journey from Beersheva to Haran, in which he sees […]
Texts for Connection
This text study includes 5 different texts, mostly modern, that deal with a variety of subjects including communication, making change, inspirational stories, and work-life balance. The questions provided […]