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"A NEW PRESIDENT!"


January 2009

Tevet/Shevat 5769



The Auerbach
Central Agency
for Jewish Education

www.acaje.org

IN THIS ISSUE:
  • Jewish Resources on Leadership
  • Resources for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - (January 19, 2009)
  • Resources on President-elect Barack Obama (Inauguration is January 21, 2009)
  • Videos of the Month
  • Tu BiShvat is coming! (February 9, 2009)
If you would like to forward this newletter, please use the "Forward" link at the bottom of this e-mail.
JEWISH RESOURCES
on LEADERSHIP

1.
  Jewish Views on Leadership from the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland
This curriculum provides materials for teachers of middle and high school, including:
  • Jewish views on good government
  • Jewish activity in the political system
  • Background materials and resources
  • Classroom activities
2.  Selected Books in SERC about "What the Jewish Tradition Teaches Us about Leadership."  (Click here for a more comprehensive bibliography on Jewish Leadership.)

The Genesis of Leadership: What the Bible Teaches Us about Vision, Values and Leading Change by Nathan Laufer.
Master the art of leadership by examining the pitfalls and achievements of our past leaders and penetrating the stories of our cultural and religious heritage.

Gift of Soul, Gift of Wisdom: A Spiritual Resource for Mentoring and Leadership by Bradley Shavit Artson.
Rabbi Artson demonstrates how we all have the potential to give the gift of our experience, knowledge and guidance.

Hear Her Voice! Twelve Jewish Women who Changed the World by Miriam P. Feinberg and Miriam Klein Shapiro.
Biographies of 12 famous Jewish women, from Biblical to modern times, who exemplified leadership.
DR. MARTIN LUTHER
KING JR. DAY

1. A lesson on Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech

2.  More than 20 different lesson plans in "Martin Luther King Teaches Many Lessons"


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PRESIDENT-ELECT
BARACK OBAMA

2.  Biography 2

3. Sign up to receive more information about inaugural events, including service projects and ways to get involved in your local community.

VIDEOs
of the MONTH
JOIN HANDS AND SING
V-483

This production shows how Israel has honored the memory and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 10 minutes; Ages 9 - Adult


MART
IN LUTHER KING
V-760

This video traces the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 10 minutes; Ages: 9 - Adult

To borrow these or any of our DVDs or videos,
contact Bonni Kraus.
TU BISHVAT
is COMING!
Februrary 9, 2009

QUICK LINKS
  AVAILABLE AT SERC!
1. ELLISON DIE-CUT MACHINE
SERC has an Ellison Die-Cut machine and a great collection of more than 50 Ellison dies that you can use - free of charge!
View our collection here. 
2.  POSTER PRINTER
poster printer
SERC has a poster printer that can make custom 2' x 3'
posters.  Click here for details.
3.  PRINT RESOURCES
We have the latest textbooks and teacher's guides. Come in to see
them and receive personal guidance as well.
4.  MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES
Preview/borrow videos and DVDs.
Search our online catalogue!

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