Educators

Behrman House in the News: Siddur Mah Tov

Artist Julie Wohl recently published an article in Conservative Judaism Magazine  about the journey of the creation of Siddur Mah Tov: A Shabbat Family Prayer Book.  From the article:

Guideposts for Experiential Learning

Ready-to-use lesson plans help teachers guide students in active exploration of Judaism’s essential questions. A robust set of lesson plans, coupled with a well-written, carefully designed book, forms the core of a rich and meaningful curriculum that provides relevant, engaging experiential opportunities PLUS the context needed to foster reflection, discover meaning, and create personal connection. It also makes your professional life simple by reducing prep time.

Kol Yisrael 2 Resources

About Kol Yisrael 2 Prayers in Kol Yisrael 1, 2 & 3 [PDF] Big Ideas and Essential Questions

Helpful Hints for Kol Yisrael

Below is a list of helpful hints to help ensure that your work is being saved when you work on the Kol Yisrael software. 1. Always be sure you are connected to the Internet so the Behrman House server can track your progress. 2. Use your correct User Name and Password each time you sign on to the program. If you’ve forgotten either or both, call Behrman House (800-221-2755) and we’ll happily retrieve it for you. 3. Always exit by “quitting” the program properly (not CTRL, ATL, DELETE).

Downloading Kol Yisrael

How to download your copy of the Kol Yisrael software

Kol Yisrael 1 Resources

About Kol Yisrael 1 Prayers in Kol Yisrael 1, 2 & 3 [PDF] Big Ideas and Essential Questions

Big Ideas for Kol Yisrael

Download Printable Version

Hebrew is FUNdamental Webinar Video

Downloading ABQ

 

ABQ KY Webinar Apr2011

Alef Bet Quest Video

What is your favorite Hebrew primer, and WHY?

Some teachers want a primer that reflects the very latest pedagogical research, some teachers want classic favorites with a proven track record. What is YOUR favorite Hebrew primer, and please, tell us WHY!

Teaching Israel

Ask questions about giving your students a taste of Israeli life.

Transmedia Storytelling

ADVICE FOR AUTHORS Beyond the Book: Transmedia Storytelling The Jewish Book Council gathers together authors, illustrators, publishers, and agents  By Mark Levine

Using Hebrew Software Successfully

It's often a challenge to adopt new technology. Everyone needs to get to know how to use it on their specific devices. Get your questions answered and get help in making the transition to new Hebrew materials as smooth as possible.

Family Education: Holiday Calendar

SECULAR DATES OF JEWISH HOLIDAYS   2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Rosh Hashanah* Sept. 9 Sept. 29 Sept. 17 Sept. 5 Sept.

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As A Driven Leaf Leader's Discussion Guide

About the Foreword Chaim Potok's foreword to As A Driven Leaf was specially commissioned for Behrman House's reissue of this masterpiece of Jewish literature. The foreword is a significant addition to this edition of As A Driven Leaf. While Potok's brief essay certainly provides a graceful introduction to the novel, it offers even more to the reader who has already completed the book.

As A Driven Leaf Leader's Discussion Guide

Questions for Discussion The following discussion questions seek to draw out the contemporary relevance of the themes addressed in As A Driven Leaf. On its surface, the novel tells the story of Elisha, caught in a struggle between his faith and an irrepressible longing for reason.

As A Driven Leaf Leader's Discussion Guide

Book Summary As A Driven Leaf is an historical novel that brings to life the age of the Talmud. Set in Roman Palestine, it draws its readers into the culture and drama of Rabbinic Judaism.

Teach Israel

 Experience Modern Israel

New from Behrman House. Fly to Israel without a plane ticket.

Discover Israel

 Let's Discover Israel

Offer younger children an exciting and age-appropriate introduction to the Jewish homeland