Through the dramatic stories of the Book of Genesis, students explore Jewish values that can guide us in our lives today. From Abraham and Sarah’s faith and trust in journeying to a new land, to Rebecca’s kindness at the well, to the jealousy and betrayal of Joseph by his brothers, we learn something new about ourselves and our relationships from the ups and downs of our biblical ancestors.
Introduction
1 Who Am I? Creation
B’tzelem Elohim: In the Image of God
2 What Do I Stand For? Noah and the Flood
Ometz Leiv: Strength of Heart
3 Where Do I Find Faith and Hope? Abraham and Sarah
Bitachon: Trust
4 How Can I Pay It Forward? Rebecca at the Well
Chesed: Kindness
5 Should I Always Tell the Truth? Jacob and Esau
Emet: Truth
6 What Can I Do about Feeling Jealous? Joseph and His Brothers
Kinah: Jealousy
7 How Can I Take Responsibility? Judah and Benjamin
Acharayut: Responsibility
Rachael Gelfman Schultz is a writer, teacher, and the co-author of Jewish Holidays, Jewish Values. She holds a B.A. in religion from Harvard University, and an M.A. in Jewish Civilization from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
ABOUT THE SERIES:
Also available: Jewish Values in the Exodus explores values that guide us in our communities and the world.
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Chapter 1
Video about values from the Bible
Chapter 2
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Babel story and its connection to totalitarianism
Chapter 3
Debbie Friedman’s song, “L’chi Lach,” video and lyrics
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Chapter 4
Pay it forward resources:
Chapter 5
The mistakes of biblical characters
Chapter 6
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Chapter 7
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