Prayer for the New Month: Sound Files
Here are the sound files of the Prayer for the New Month for each month: Tishrei; Heshvan; Kislev; Tevet; Shevat; Adar; Nisan; Iyar; Sivan; Tamuz; Av; Elul
Here are the sound files of the Prayer for the New Month for each month: Tishrei; Heshvan; Kislev; Tevet; Shevat; Adar; Nisan; Iyar; Sivan; Tamuz; Av; Elul
At a Glance Judaism places a lot of importance on transitional periods. This session, a continuation of Becoming a Highschooler 1a, is guided by Jewish wisdom about transition after the High Holidays. Participants will draw from Jewish wisdom to discuss what of their eighth grade selves they are leaving behind, what from eighth grade they…
Objectives: Consider Jewish texts related to being a Jewish woman. Explore strategies for being their authentic selves
At a Glance: Facilitator’s Tip: Because the subject of this session deals with pressure to be perfect, it is likely that anxiety levels may be high. Be aware of this and if you sense participants might need a break at some point, invite everyone to take a few breaths together, to get up and do…
Summary: Objectives: By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Reconnect with other group members and share experiences from summer vacation. Revisit group guidelines and revise, if needed, for the upcoming year. Learn to balance the need for perfection and wholeness while practicing self-compassion and awareness.
Objectives: At the end of the session, participants will be able to: Describe the cultural and social elements that impact how girls feel and talk about themselves. Employ short-term tactics and identify long-term approaches for feeling confident about themselves.
At a Glance: Objectives: At the end of the session participants will be able to: Describe what to expect from this year of Rosh Hodesh; Reflect on the transition from middle school to high school and how they feel about this change; Feel empowered to explore new ways to practice Judaism in a personally meaningful…
Objectives: Describe their positive traits; Describe the cultural and social elements that impact how girls feel and talk about themselves; Describe a Jewish approach to healthy self-esteem; Feel more connected to at least one other group member
Objectives: Feel more connected and comfortable with the rest of the group; Be able to identify key elements of Rosh Hodesh; Be able to describe what to expect from the Rosh Hodesh program
At a Glance: Objectives: Feel more connected and comfortable with the rest of the group; Be able to identify key elements of Rosh Hodesh; Be able to describe what to expect from the Rosh Hodesh program; Describe their identities and how they portray themselves in different contexts