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- Article: How Reconstructionist Students Conceptualize and Experience God
By Dr. Shoshana Silberman
Between 1995 and 1997, Dr. Shoshana Silberman surveyed 889 students in the greater Philadelphia area about their conceptions of God. The survey involved almost 900 third through seventh grade students. 3% of those questioned were from Reconstructionist congregations.
In the winter of 2006, Dr. Silberman repeated the same survey, this time solely with Reconstructionist students. The results
- Article: Making Yom Kippur Meaningful for Our Children
By Rabbi Devora Bartnoff
Rabbi Bartnoff explores ways for educators and parents to share the meaning of Yom Kippur with children, keeping in mind three goals: heightened moral understanding, a taste of spirituality and a sense of joyfulness within solemnity. Originally published in the Autumn 1993 issue of Reconstructionism Today.
- Article: Nurturing a Belief in God
By Rabbi Roland B. Gittelsohn
A guide for talking about God with children, relating theological concepts to the natural world, human relationships and other parts of a child's world. Originally published in Creative Jewish Education, edited by Jeffrey Schein and Jacob Staub, later reprinted in The Reconstructionist in 1986.
- Audio Interview: GOD - Through A Reconstructionist Lens
By Rabbi Richard Hirsh, Rabbi Shawn Zevit
In this episode of Heart, Mind and Spirit, the first regularly scheduled Reconstructionist radio show in the history of the movement, Rabbi Richard Hirsh offers an in depth look at Reconstructionist theology, Kaplanian views of GOD and current view of how the Divine "Power that makes for Salvation" is expressed in our lives and communities.
- Audio Interview: Reconstructionist Education
By Rabbi Linda Holtzman, Rabbi Jeffrey Schein, Rabbi Shawn Zevit
Dr. Jeffrey Schein and Rabbi Linda Holtzman examine the key components and processes that are integral for effective education according to Reconstructionist philosophy and values. An episode of Heart, Mind and Spirit, the first regularly scheduled Reconstructionist radio show in the history of the movement.
- Bibliography: A Sampling Of Books For Jewish Parenting
By Deborah Eisenbach-Budner
An annotated bibliography of resources about many aspects of Jewish parenting from a wide range of perspectives. Also includes a link to another bibliography on "Raising Your Child to Be a Mensch."
- Bibliography: Holiday Book List for Educators
By Rabbi Shai Gluskin
Great books for teaching kids about Jewish holidays. Contains a section of general books covering multiple holidays, books to teach about God and the holidays as well as special sections for books about Hanukah and the High Holy Days.
- Lesson Plan: Where Was God? - Learning About Natural Disasters From Parashat Noah
By Nicole Wilson-Spiro
Lesson plan for children ages 8-12. During disasters and their aftermaths, many people wonder about God’s role in their suffering. This lesson seeks to explore God’s role in tragedy from Jewish Reconstructionist perspectives.
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