In this month’s episode we discuss the way the social justice and Judaism are often billed as interchangeable terms, and best practices for sex and relationship education for pre-teens and teens in Jewish schools. Share your thoughts about this episode.
Further reading
The Future of Liberal Jewry in a Nutshell by Jonathan S Tobin for Commentary Magazine
Uri L’Tzedek Orthodox Social Justice
Sex Education in Orthodox High Schools by Shmuly Yanklowitz at Jewish Journal
Teaching Sex Ed To Young Modern Orthodox Women by Sarah Epstein at Jewesses With Attitude
Why Jewish Kids Need Values Based Sex Ed by Mara Yacobi in the Jewish Week
Demystifying Sex and Teaching Halacha: Kallah Teachers Workshop at Jewish Orthodox Feminst Alliance
Moving Traditions monthly programming for teen girls and boys
Mimi’s endorsement: Rosh Hashanah foods that aren’t sweet
Tamar’s endorsement: Shabbat zemirot as lullabyes
Zahava’s endorsement: Limited engagement chevruta, especially for Elul
Music credit: “Mircoobee” by Keinzweither.
Photograph: First grade classroom on Israel’s 25th anniversary. Licensed under CC BY 2.5 Generic.
