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The 18×18 resource kit

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August 20, 2023

The 18×18 resource kit

What should a Jewish person know, do, and care about – and how can educators guide them? Develop dynamic, goal-oriented plans for your organization with this tactile kit, which includes: 18 poker chips for engaging with the 18×18 Dimensions; 8 dice featuring 46 verbs to explore and activate possible goals; and 18 cards with 54 questions for prompting conversation and reflection.

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How Can I Take My Hosting to the Next Level?

Through exploring the value of gratitude at a community event, learners will develop new insights that support their ability to cultivate gratitude at times when it might feel challenging to be grateful.

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Should I Do Things that Scare Me?

By exploring the value of awe, especially how awe might inspire fear yet also feelings of joy and love, learners will have an opportunity to identify how to increase the awe they feel in their lives.

Published at August 15, 2025

Unlocking Wonder in Everyday Life

Through exploring the value of practicing wonder, particularly in our fast-paced, sometimes tedious, and goal-oriented world, learners will develop new insights that support their ability to slow down and experience a sense of connection to themselves, others and nature no matter where they find themselves.

Published at August 15, 2025

Am I responsible for saving the planet?

This resource explores the issue of Climate Change through the value of Responsibility

Published at August 15, 2025

Should we pursue justice at any cost?

This resource explores the issue of Burnout through the value of Social Justice

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A Community of Jewish Educators in Cleveland

M² Cleveland Educator Cohort Final Evaluation Report | Ezra Kopelowitz PH.D. and Jake Gillis M.A., Research Success Technologies Ltd.

Published at March 27, 2025

Bring Home the Hostages Tu B'Shvat Seder

A Tu B’Shvat Experience Dedicated to the Hostages