The Wisdom of Judaism Teacher's Guide: An Introduction to the Values of the Talmud
Insights, Ideas and Thoughtful Questions for Discussing with Students the Essential Core of Judaism—the Talmud.
A step-by-step guide to creative use of The Wisdom of Judaism: An Introduction to the Values of the Talmud in the classroom. Each lesson includes:
- An opening hook to grab students' attention
- Intriguing discussion questions to guide students in a personal exploration of the Talmud
- Opportunities for students to engage the text
This comprehensive teaching tool will help you guide each student to a deeper understanding of the Talmud and its eternal wisdom. The Talmud sets out specific guidelines and lyrical admonitions regarding many of life’s ordinary events, and offers profound words of advice for life’s most intractable dilemmas. This accessible introduction to the Talmud explores the essence of Judaism through reflections on the words of the rabbinic sages, from one of American Judaism’s foremost teachers and writers, Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins.
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Book details
- Author
- Dov Peretz Elkins
- Imprint
- Jewish Lights, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Education › Teaching
Education › Adult & Continuing Education - Topics
- Jewish values · Jewish wisdom · classroom discussion · religious education · Jewish spirituality
- ISBN-13
- 9781580233507 (Paperback)9781683364542 (Hardcover)
About the author
RABBI DOV PERETZ ELKINS is coeditor of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Jewish Soul and the author of The Wisdom of Judaism: An Introduction to the Values of the Talmud. His recent books include Jewish Stories from Heaven and Earth: Inspiring Tales to Nourish the Heart and Soul, Yom Kippur Readings: Inspiration, Information and Contemplation and Rosh Hashanah Readings: Inspiration, Information and Contemplation.
Elkins is rabbi emeritus of The Jewish Center of Princeton, New Jersey, and a former member of both the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards of the Rabbinical Assembly and the Council for Jewish Education.
When not writing, Elkins lectures on topics ranging from Hasidic wisdom and modern psychology to eco-Judaism and the Jewish people’s relationship with Jerusalem. These interests run throughout his work as an anthologist and educator.