While it may not look like much, Nitzanim accomplished something extraordinary today. After identifying their Big Questions (see this post for more about our Big Questions about Yosef), children were handed an iPad and a brief list of directions. Children were asked to take turns reading their Big Questions aloud, offer an interpretation, and solicit interpretations from each other. And then I left to work with another group of children.
Completely independently, a group of children asked their questions, took turns speaking, offered interpretations, and even coached each other. This small group meeting helped children mentally prepare to tackle their Big Questions in יצירה (yetzirah—art/creativity).
What teamwork and independence these children demonstrated! Have a listen to a clip of a small group conversation (two second graders and two first graders):
Youth Group Car Wash for Hyde Park Refugee Project
In partnership with Congregation Rodfei Zedek.
Come get your car washed on Sunday, Sept. 12, from 11 – 1 PM! All proceeds benefit the Hyde Park Refugee Project.
The youth group empowers Jewish middle and high school kids to design their own Jewish lives, focusing on justice initiatives, social connections, and Jewish ritual and holiday celebrations among South Side kids.
Contact Emily Nadel (emilynadel@jewishenrichment.org) for more information.
