After 30 years in Jewish education, I saw how challenging it was for teachers to meet standards while also bringing Judaic content to life. That’s why I create classroom resources that make it simple to integrate the two. It means teachers feel confident, and students connect more deeply. Menschenables is a community of Jewish educators seeking creative and engaging ways to infuse learning standards and skills into Judaic content and enhance the general studies content with Jewish connections. Every week, you will receive tips, support, lesson ideas, and so much more! Want to further enhance your lessons? Sign up for the Kehillah Classroom Collective to receive a monthly ready-to-download, print, and teach resource with a meaningful accompanying lesson plan, insightful tips, and classroom-tested ideas.
Going off the rails
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Hey Reader, Let me ask you something… Are you like me? I’ve been feeling really behind in my work. It’s almost April/Passover already, and all the “big plans” I had for the year feel like they’re slipping through my hands. You know…you have accomplished a lot of good stuff so far this year, but you still focus on that one thing you keep putting off? Are you ignoring all the “did accomplish” stuff and instead just feeling bad about the “did not accomplish” category? Yeah, me too. I figured I wasn’t the only one, so I’m just reaching out to let you know that you aren’t alone in it. In fact, I’m right here with you. Let’s give each other some grace, shall we? ANYWAY…enough about that. You’re on my list because you are an educator interested in blending Judaic content smoothly with standards and skills. So here’s something I wanted to share that relates to that: This is my most recent blog post. It describes my planning process for creating my resources. I begin with the end in mind and work backward. Over the next few weeks, I will provide tips and tricks for designing great lessons that blend Judaic content with general studies content and skills. Keep goingReader! I believe in you. B’Shalom - בשלום Frannie PS. Explore resources that bridge the gap between Judaic and General studies here! |
Menschenables
After 30 years in Jewish education, I saw how challenging it was for teachers to meet standards while also bringing Judaic content to life. That’s why I create classroom resources that make it simple to integrate the two. It means teachers feel confident, and students connect more deeply. Menschenables is a community of Jewish educators seeking creative and engaging ways to infuse learning standards and skills into Judaic content and enhance the general studies content with Jewish connections. Every week, you will receive tips, support, lesson ideas, and so much more! Want to further enhance your lessons? Sign up for the Kehillah Classroom Collective to receive a monthly ready-to-download, print, and teach resource with a meaningful accompanying lesson plan, insightful tips, and classroom-tested ideas.
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...
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,...
Hello Reader, Have you ever been standing in front of your students with a well-planned, dynamic lesson only to discover that the projector isn't working? Step 2 in Lesson Planning is often overlooked. However, it can make or break your lesson. A well-prepared lesson starts with having the right resources ready. Whether teaching general or Judaic studies, carefully selecting and organizing materials ensures a smooth, engaging experience. To explore this step further, visit the Just...