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August 11, 2014 By bethmordecai no comments.
Dear Hevreh,
Sometimes we tend to overthink, whether it's in our decision making or in our planning. We can get so caught up in the possibilities of what we can do and, at least in the case of our synagogue programming, trying to be innovative. Sometimes we spend too much time thinking about how to dress up the cover of the "book" we want to teach to make it shinier and more beautiful so more people pay attention. Yet, as is often the case, the most successful way to teach -- or to program or to plan -- is to keep it simple. As is often the case, the most successful way to teach is simply to open the book.
This past[...]
Category : Kidz Korner Perth Amboy News Rabbi Rabbi's Journal Tag : book children God's Army Ministries innovation kidz korner learning opening rabbi rabbi's journal simple simplicity torah
December 20, 2013 By bethmordecai no comments.
2013/5774 (Triennial I) -- The Meaning of the Name "Moses" Moses is arguably the most famous man in the entire Bible and his name means so much to so many people. Yet where did his name come from? Is it Egyptian or is it Hebrew? Does it speak about his birth or the life he will live? We will discuss these issues along with a larger conversation about the meaning of names we give to one another in anticipation to tonight's Friday Night Service -- What's In A Name to be held at Beth Mordecai at 8 pm Classes from other years... (2013/5773) Triennial III -- Israel as God's Children --[...]
Category : Online Learning Online Parashah Class Tag : children egyptian exodus God hebrew israel moses online parashah class parsha parshah sh'mot shemot weekly torah portion
January 4, 2013 By bethmordecai no comments.
(2013/5773) Triennial III -- Israel as God's Children -- An Apt Metaphor? How would you describe your relationship with God? What metaphor would you use? Classes from other years... 2013/5774 (Triennial I) -- The Meaning of the Name "Moses"
Category : Online Learning Online Parashah Class Tag : children God israel metaphor online learning online parashah class parsha relationship sh'mot shemot weekly torah portion