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A well-formatted source sheet with questions and stories about the recitation of the Shema.
Contributor: NCSY
Grade(s): 9-12
Type of Resource: Lesson Plan, Source Sheet, Story
A well-formatted collection of texts and discussion questions about the Asher Yatzar blessing.
Contributor: NCSY
Grade(s): 9-12
Type of Resource: Lesson Plan, Source Sheet, Story
A well-formatted collection of texts and discussion questions about the Retzei/Avodah blessing of the Amidah.
Contributor: NCSY
Grade(s): 9-12
Type of Resource: Lesson Plan, Source Sheet, Story
A well-formatted collection of texts and discussion questions about the Please Sprout the Plant of David/Et Semach David blessing of the Amidah.
Contributor: NCSY
Grade(s): 9-12
Type of Resource: Lesson Plan, Source Sheet, Story
A mindfulness meditation that focuses on 'shema' - listening. This resource was kindly shared by the Foundation for Jewish Camps.
Contributor: Foundation for Jewish Camps
Grade(s): 6-8, 9-12
Type of Resource: Lesson Plan
An alternative Aleinu liturgy, written in 2005 by Rabbi Daniel Medwin, to be used instead of the traditional Aleinu liturgy.
Contributor: CCAR Press
Grade(s): 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Type of Resource: Siddur, Source Sheet
Shabbat morning siddur with some translations. Illustrated with reflection questions about each prayer.
Contributor: Alex Weinberg
Grade(s): 3-5, 6-8
Type of Resource: Siddur
Source sheet looking at what the act of bentching accomplishes.
Contributor: Aviva Lauer Golbert
Grade(s): 6-8, 9-12
Type of Resource: Source Sheet
A sourcesheet on Rav Kook's thoughts concerning prayer as expressed in his book Olat Hareiyah.
Contributor: Rav Mike Feuer
Grade(s): 9-12
Type of Resource: Source Sheet
A lesson plan on color and beauty using the bracha said when seeing something beautiful - Shekacha Lo B’olamo
Contributor: Dr. Saul Wachs
Grade(s): 3-5, 6-8, K-2
Type of Resource: Lesson Plan
Engaging and visually stimulating video (3:09) narrated by Rabbi Josh Feigelson that explains the purpose and content of Hallel.
Contributor: BimBam
Grade(s): 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Type of Resource: Video/Visual
Engaging and visually stimulating video (2:56) narrated by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg that explains the purpose and content of Kaddish.
Contributor: BimBam
Grade(s): 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Type of Resource: Video/Visual
Engaging and visually stimulating video (1:20) that explains the purpose and content of the Shehecheyanu blessing.
Contributor: BimBam
Grade(s): 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Type of Resource: Video/Visual
Source sheet about prayer from a mystical/kabbalistic perspective.
Contributor: Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield
Grade(s): 6-8, 9-12
Type of Resource: Source Sheet
Lesson plan on Psalm 150 with multiple ways to make meaning of it.
Contributor: Tamara Frankel
Grade(s): 6-8, 9-12
Type of Resource: Lesson Plan
Study of birkat Asher Yatzar showing how the siddur relates to our own bodies and lives.
Contributor: Dr. Saul Wachs
Grade(s): 3-5
Type of Resource: Lesson Plan
Eight inspirational quotes about awe set to pictures.
Contributor: Lisa Exler
Grade(s): 6-8, 9-12
Type of Resource: Video/Visual
BBC Video (2 mins) of Sir David Attenborough narrating What a Wonderful World, with stunning clips of nature.
Contributor: Lisa Exler
Grade(s): 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, K-2
Type of Resource: Video/Visual
Music video of Sababa's 'Beauty of the World' that includes the blessing 'Baruch ata....shekakha lo b'olamo.'
Contributor: JewishLearning Matters
Grade(s): 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, K-2
Type of Resource: Video/Visual
In this lesson, students explore the Asher Yatzar brachah.
Contributor: Rosenfeld Community of Practice
Grade(s): 3-5, K-2
Type of Resource: Lesson Plan
A lesson about understanding Birkot HaShachar through movement and how they apply to our lives.
Contributor: Rosenfeld Community of Practice
Grade(s): 3-5, K-2
Type of Resource: Lesson Plan
A slideshow of the first three brachot of the Amidah focusing on how God is both near and distant.
Contributor: Dr. Seth Korelitz
Grade(s): 6-8
Type of Resource: Lesson Plan, Video/Visual
Slideshow of Istvan Banyai's Zoom that starts with the eye of a cockerel and zooms out to planet earth.
Contributor: Rabbi Dr. Jay Goldmintz
Grade(s): 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Type of Resource: Video/Visual
Video (2:40 mins) of Istvan Banyai's Zoom that starts with the eye of a cockerel and zooms out to planet earth.
Contributor: Reuven Margrett
Grade(s): 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Type of Resource: Video/Visual
A colorful slideshow of Psalm 104, Barchi Nafshi (recited on Rosh Chodesh).
Contributor: Rabbi Dr. Jay Goldmintz
Grade(s): 6-8, 9-12
Type of Resource: Video/Visual
Video (4:41 mins) comparing fruits and vegetables to human body parts.
Contributor: Rabbi Betsy Forester
Grade(s): 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Type of Resource: Video/Visual
Explanations of the various names of God.
Contributor: Lev Metz
Grade(s): 6-8, 9-12
Type of Resource: Lesson Plan
Three lessons on Mi Chamochah focusing on freedom, partnering with God in redemption, and singing.
Contributor: Behrman House
Grade(s): 3-5, 6-8
Type of Resource: Curriculum, Lesson Plan, Music
Students understand the ideas of kevah and kavannah and incorporate those into their own prayer.
Contributor: Lev Metz
Grade(s): 6-8
Type of Resource: Lesson Plan