The Nine Days invite us to remember the past, reflect on the present and build a better future. While we mourn the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash, Judaism also challenges us to strengthen our relationships, deepen our commitment to one another and become builders of stronger families, stronger communities and a stronger Jewish future.
To help individuals, families and organizations make the most of this meaningful period—and continue that work throughout the year—Areyvut is pleased to offer Building CommUNITY: A Practical Guide for the Nine Days…and Beyond, a new complimentary educational resource developed by Daniel Rothner, Founder & Director of Areyvut.
Designed for rabbis, educators, camp professionals, parents, grandparents, lay leaders, students, families and individuals, this practical guide is filled with ready-to-use content that can be incorporated into sermons, lectures, classrooms, camp programs, board meetings, family conversations and personal reflection. While created specifically for the Nine Days, its themes, discussion questions and practical challenges make it a valuable resource throughout the entire year.
The guide includes:
Whether you use one section each day during the Nine Days, incorporate it into a sermon or class, discuss it around the Shabbat table or revisit it throughout the year, we hope this resource will educate, engage, motivate and inspire meaningful conversations and positive action.
Please share Building CommUNITY: A Practical Guide for the Nine Days…and Beyond with your family, friends, schools, camps, synagogues, JCCs, communal organizations and anyone else you believe will benefit from it. Although it was developed for the Nine Days, its practical ideas, discussion questions and action steps are designed to educate, engage, motivate and inspire throughout the year.
We would also love to hear how you use it. Please share your feedback, ideas and experiences with us at info@areyvut.org.
For more than two decades, Areyvut has educated, engaged, motivated and inspired people of all ages to put Jewish values into action through innovative educational resources, meaningful programs, hands-on volunteer opportunities and commUNITY-building initiatives. We are pleased to make this resource available free of charge as part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening individuals, families and communities through meaningful conversations and positive action.
Areyvut is pleased to make this and many other educational resources available free of charge. If you found this resource meaningful and valuable, please consider supporting our work so we can continue developing practical educational resources, meaningful programs, volunteer opportunities and initiatives that educate, engage, motivate and inspire people of all ages.
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Every gift, regardless of size, enables Areyvut to continue developing free educational resources like this one while creating meaningful opportunities for people of all ages to make a positive difference.
Thank you for your partnership and support. Together, we can continue to educate, engage, motivate and inspire while strengthening our commUNITY and helping to build a brighter future for all.
