Faces and Facets is a program that invites learners to explore various components of Jewish community throughout history while reflecting on their own community. It provides educators with tools to foster meaningful conversations about their learners’ sense of connection to a Jewish community and to consider what individuals gain from and contribute to the communities they choose to be a part of.
Elementary School (ages 8-10) / Middle School (ages 11-13) / High School (ages 14-18)
Faces and Facets invites learners to explore various components of Jewish community throughout history, as well as reflect on their own community. It provides educators with tools to foster meaningful conversations about their learners’ sense of connection to a Jewish community and to consider what individuals gain from and contribute to the communities they choose to be a part of.
The design of Faces and Facets is such that the educator has the flexibility to use the entire program or to pick one activity or a series of activities based on various filters:
Topic:
The Puzzle of Jewish Community / Jewish Celebrations
Customs Around the World
Living Texts
Education
Solidarity
Roles and Leadership
Type:
Discussion
Game
Creative Activity
Teamwork
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