MA OR משכן תפילה A cutting edge collaboration between Congregation Mishkan Tefila, Temple Emeth and Temple Reyim אמת
MA OR MEANS ILLUMINATION Students at the center- educating the whole person and not just the Jewish Impact and relevance in the lives of participants: connect learning and living, studying and doing Relationship centered environment Integrated curriculum which seeks to innovate, broaden the scope and include multiple methodologies and points of entry Creating a community of lifelong learners and active members who are excited, fulfilled, and purposeful in their Jewish journeys. Existing within the Jewish educational ecosystem for the 21 st century
PHASED IMPLEMENTATION TO INCLUDE Jewish educational setting/school Family education Synagogue connection Community identity and relationship Family Synagogue School = Jewish Education Community Initially process oriented vs. completed product
Times and Structure of School Grades 2-5: Tuesdays: 3:30-6:00 pm Grades K- 5: Sundays: 9:00 am- 12:00 pm Grades 6 and 7: Tuesdays and Sundays at Hebrew College
Ma or- a mulb- faceted experience that includes these elements: ExperienBal schooling Jewish educabonal technology & online resources Family educabon Project- based, teacher guided units Community supported learning and enrichment
מאור Ma or Jewish Education Program 5 Pillars of Study/ 5 Torches of Illumination Am Yisrael Peoplehood Sephardi/ Ashkenazi customs Masoretchain of traditions Diversity Israel Torah Tanach Jewish texts Lifelong learning Tikkun Olam Community service Social action projects Annual theme with synagogue based projects Current events and local news as catalysts to action Relationship of the individual to the greater community God and Spirituality Tefillah: encounter, reflection and experiences Holiday rituals and customs Siddur study Keva/kavana Minyan Ruah/nefesh Relationship of individual to God, Judaism and Nature How to use prayers for ourselves Jewish Languages Jewish languages include Modern Hebrew Siddur Hebrew Ladino Yiddish Aramaic Sign language Individualized instruction in Hebrew language skills Integration of newest strategies in language learning
ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS Am Yisrael By 5 th grade a understanding of Am Yisrael will be that there are a variety of Jews with different customs, that the student can identify with parts of that peoplehood, that Israel is a special place amongst a number of places in which Jews live, that the student has his/her own place in Am Yisrael. Torah By the 5 th grade, the understanding of Torah will be that our lives are guided by enduring wisdom, That these teachings are sacred and holy, That Torah is an ongoing source of understanding and revelation central to the way we live our lives, That Jews value continual learning and each person has a place in being a transmitter of Torah. Tikkun Olam By the 5 th grade, the understanding of Tikkun Olam will be that our actions and speech are informed by Jewish values, ethics and teachings, which shape our world and interactions with humanity. God and Spirituality By the 5 th grade, the understanding of God and spirituality will be That one way of connecting to God is through tefillah and prayer of the heart That Jews support one another by coming together to pray That there are times and ways to pray (when and how we pray- structure and choreography of prayer That it is possible to have emotional experiences connected to God s presence. Jewish Languages By the 5 th grade, the understanding of Jewish languages will be That Hebrew is the conversant language of thejewish people That there are other Jewish languages which are or were used for life and experiences That there are measurable skills necessary for mastery of Hebrew language