With a background in both Judaic and general studies combined with 30 years of teaching in Jewish educational settings, I saw the same challenges again and again. Jewish educators were being asked to plan meaningful lessons without enough time, structure, or support. So, I began creating tools that bridge the gap between Judaic content and real classroom practice. Teachers need purposeful lessons that help students think deeply, build skills, reflect on Jewish values, and connect learning to their own lives. That is why I created Menschenables, my 5-step Jewish lesson planning framework, and the Kehillah Collective. My work is designed to help Jewish educators stop starting from scratch and start planning with more clarity, confidence, and joy. Because meaningful Jewish learning should feel thoughtful, doable, and deeply connected — for both teachers and students.
Feeling lucky?
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Do you believe in luck, Reader? I’ve been lucky a time or two. Like scoring my new job! A couple of months ago, I was really missing being in the classroom and spending time with Jewish kids. Then the most remarkable opportunity came along: to be Director of Education at a very small congregation. (This is the main reason I have been MIA lately.) I feel pretty lucky to be back with students and teachers. As I said, the congregation is very small. We only have 16 students in our Sunday religious school program and 7 in our midweek Hebrew class. But I still feel so lucky! I get to pass along my love and passion for Jewish education to students and teachers! And, I want to pass along some of this luck to you! Here is a brief Canva presentation on the 10 Plagues of Passover that I created for the students. If you make a copy of it, you can edit it to suit your needs. It pairs so well with the Passover Escape Room and the Passover Crack the Code Easy Escape Room. Use the discount code LUCKYME26 to save 20% on any resource in my ETSY shop. I even have Passover Activity Mats, which are great for class, seder, or home. And one more piece of luck, a free 10 Plague Activity Wheel! Got any fun luck stories? Hit reply and let me know. I’d love to hear. Truly! B’Shalom - בשלום Frannie PS. Explore more exciting resources that bridge the gap between Judaic and General studies here! |
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With a background in both Judaic and general studies combined with 30 years of teaching in Jewish educational settings, I saw the same challenges again and again. Jewish educators were being asked to plan meaningful lessons without enough time, structure, or support. So, I began creating tools that bridge the gap between Judaic content and real classroom practice. Teachers need purposeful lessons that help students think deeply, build skills, reflect on Jewish values, and connect learning to their own lives. That is why I created Menschenables, my 5-step Jewish lesson planning framework, and the Kehillah Collective. My work is designed to help Jewish educators stop starting from scratch and start planning with more clarity, confidence, and joy. Because meaningful Jewish learning should feel thoughtful, doable, and deeply connected — for both teachers and students.
Shanah Tovah! The beginning of the Jewish school year always seems to arrive all at once. We’re welcoming students back, learning new names and personalities, building classroom community, preparing for the High Holidays—and before we know it, Sukkot is right around the corner. It’s exciting. It’s meaningful. And it can also be a lot. So, as we move through the High Holiday season and into a new year of Jewish learning, I wanted to share something that might make one small piece of your...
Hi there, Reader, Have you ever sat down to plan a Jewish lesson and immediately felt like there were too many pieces to hold at once? The Parsha. The holiday. The Hebrew. The Jewish value. The activity. The classroom management. The meaningful takeaway. And somehow, all of that is supposed to fit into one short class period. If that sounds familiar, I want you to know this: It is not you. Jewish lesson planning often feels overwhelming because so many educators plan with limited time,...
Dear Reader, friend and fellow educator, It’s hard to believe—it’s been five months since my last message to you. I’ve truly missed connecting with this incredible community. Though I’ve been quiet, please know that not a week has gone by without me thinking about all of you—the passionate, creative educators who care deeply about weaving Jewish learning and general studies together in meaningful ways. This vision—to build a collective of like-minded Jewish educators who bring depth,...