Global Day of Jewish Learning

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Learn on Your Own

Even though Global Day 2011 has passed, you can still have a meaningful Jewish learning experience using our wonderful curriculum! Below are excerpts from both our adult and children’s curriculum, specially developed by our educators to reflect upon this year’s theme of the Shema prayer. You can use these materials on your own, or with a study partner!

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Selections from adult curriculum:

• Shema- Introduction & Overview
• Exploring Our Ideas About God
• Israel and Jewish Home

Essays by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz:

• The Portion of “Shema”
• The Shema Campaign

Children’s curriculum:

• Bedtime Shema Children’s Activities

Video lessons with Rabbi Steinsaltz:

• Lesson 1: “Teach it to Your Children” Download
• Lesson 2: “Who Knows One?” Download
• Lesson 3: “Listen to the Sounds of Silence” Download
• Study Questions for 3 Lessons