Rifki Orzech writes that Tu Bishvat, meaning the 15th of Shevat, is mentioned in the Mishnah as an important date for Jewish farmers. Yes, its beginnings are humble and more to do with the inevitability of taxes than ecology.
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Rifki Orzech writes that Chanukah is easy. There’s no obligatory home cleaning. There are no melachot and no actual festive meals. It’s practically chol hamoed—for eight days straight!
18 Min Leaders is Ji’s new initiative to share and amplify the voices of Jewish leaders across the global Jewish community.
Rifki Orzech finds 5 ways to celebrate Purim with pre-schoolers. The story of Purim can come to life with shows, songs, costumes and digital stickers. Like many things in life, it’s not about stuffing it all in one week before Purim but knowing it’s there and trying different things every year.
Some ideas to keep you keep an even keel with young children on Yom Kippur
Jewish Education Just Got Exciting See original blog post Teaching Judaism in non-Jewish schools just got exciting, with the launch of a collection of top-quality educational apps. Interact With Judaism is the culmination of a collaboration between RE:ONLINE – the one-stop shop for religious education resources for teachers – and Jewish Interactive; a non-profit charity whichRead more
Play the Sukkah Challenge and learn all about Sukkot!
When technology in a classroom was novel, it was common for schools to simply throw it at a curriculum, to create a “wow” effect or to justify its price tag. We have, fortunately, progressed beyond that point.
We all have those moments. Moments when we think we have made a breakthrough, a game-changing innovation… and then we see it, at first, it appears as a small hole, but then it grows increasingly larger as it comes into view. That gaping hole can shock and even terrify us into that, “What did IRead more
6 reasons you should download Ji Tap this Tishrei…Tap for Tishrei Whether you’re a kid, parent or a passionate 21st century teacher, Ji Tap will get you set and ready for Tishrei! Here are just a few of the many amazing things you can do with Ji Tap! 1. Shanah Tovah to You I don’t know aboutRead more
