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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Online Resources for Tu BiShvat (February 9)
- Online Resources on the Environment
- Books in SERC
- ACAJE Honors Helene Z. Tigay
- Videos of the Month
- Jewish Book Read-In Deadline Extended!
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ONLINE RESOURCES
on THE ENVIRONMENT
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1. The Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life
has information on the development of the Jewish environmental principle, Bal Tashhit.  2. Get "Tikkun Tips" in your E-mail and learn about Jewish Environmental Education programs from the Teva Learning Center.
3. Many "Jewish Tree Quotes" are available from NFTY.
4. Learn about Jews and Planet Earth, Jewish
environmentalism, and Judaism and the Environment 101 from Hazon.
 5. Send Jewish National Fund tree certificates to President Barak Obama.
6. JNF Teachers' Pages for Tu BiShvat and the environment.
 RECOMMENDED BOOKS
IN SERC:
Listen to the Trees: Jews and the Earth byMol ly Cone, illustrated by Roy Doty.
UAHC, 1995. A lesson plan is offered for each of the five
units in the book and
a separate Teacher's Guide by Gabriel Goldman
is available. For grades 4 - 6.
Trees, Earth and Torah: A Tu B'Shevat
Anth ology, edited by Ari Elon, et al.
JPS, 1999.
A comprehensive collection of Jewish resources (Biblical, Rabbinic, Hasidic, Kabbalistic, Zionist, and Eco-Jewish) for observing the holiday of Tu BiShvat.
The Way into Judaism and
the Environment by Je remy Bernstein. Jewish Lights,
2006.
This book explores the relationship Jews have
with the natural world.
It offers both an environmental interpretation of Judaism and the Jewish
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SERC
JEWISH BOOK READ-IN
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Students who read 3 books of Jewish content will earn a fantastic Hamsa charm.
Click here for all info and forms to participate.
Deadline: Extended to February 15. |
Inclusion of website links does not
constitute endorsement by Auerbach CAJE of those websites or the
information, products, or services contained therein. Links are
provided for informative purposes only. |
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ACAJE Celebration Honoring
Helene Z. Tigay
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Please join us on Wednesday,
April 1, 2009,
as we honor our Executive Director upon her upcoming retirement.
Click here for more information.
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VIDEOs
of the MONTH
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THE GIVING TREE - V-503
Author Shel Silverstein's  classic book about the relationship between a boy and a tree.
10 minutes, Ages 9 - Adult.
THE LORAX - V-687
This Dr. Seuss story is a metaphor with a message to save the earth.
30 minutes, Ages 2 1/2 - 11.
To borrow these or any of our DVDs or videos, contact Bonni Kraus.
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AVAILABLE AT SERC!
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1. ELLISON DIE-CUT MACHINESERC has an Ellison Die-Cut machine and a great collection of more than 50 Ellison dies that you c an use - free of charge!
These dies are especially appropriate for Tu BiS hvat and the Environment:
Animals, Apple, Bird, Flower, Frogs, Leaf, Leaf Border, and Trees (small and large)
View our collection here.
2. POST ER PRINTERSERC 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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The Auerbach Central Agency
for Jewish Education
of Greater Philadelphia
7607 Old York Road
Melrose Park, PA 19027
215.635.8940
Fax: 215.635.8946
www.acaje.org
Edited by Nancy Messinger,
Co-director of Educational
Services and Resources
Designed by Bonni Kraus,
SERC Educational Resources and
Communication Associate |
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