Hakhel Resources
A unique resource library for Jewish Intentional Communities.
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Unschooling – An excerpt from the documentary Class Dismissed
by John Holt
Even if you think the school is good for children, having a critical eye and doubting the system, will only improve the level of education school can offer. Challenge yourself!
Section: Connect via Education
Tags: Education, Experimentalism
The Phil Donahue Show discussing homeschooling 1981
by John Holt
Another worthy piece from John Holt. It's confronts the real issues, and that's why we reccomend it.
Write your own manifest as an answer to this opinion.
Section: Connect via Education
Tags: Education, Experimentalism
RSA ANIMATE: Changing Education Paradigms
by Sir Ken Robinson
Every educator know that one system will system not fit all children. It's the biggest challenge of the educator make the system fit the chlid, instead of pther way around. Listen to Sir Ken Robinson. Worth it!
Ask at your team: How innovative are we with children who have different needs?
Section: Connect via Education
Makom?s Pardes Community Visits School in Akko
by MAKOM
Get ready to be filled with hopel! Once you stimulate a dialog, even loaded topics can be brought to the surface.
What are the taboos within your community? How would you like to challenge yourself with this topic?
Section: Connect via Education
Makom?s Pardes Community
by MAKOM
Being a good citizen starts with raising awareness to core questions about yourself, about society.
What are the topics you dare bringing to your younger members? Are there any limits?
Section: Connect via Education
Makom?s Pardes Center in Karmiel
by MAKOM
Once we understand the price of comprimising on democracy, we see the need to fight for a new language for our children use to overcome conflicts.
Section: Connect via Education
Makom?s “Tarbut Community in Afula”
by MAKOM
Look at this inspiring initiative and see how culture and art can bring people together.
What are your your wildest ideas? What would have happened if you would dare to bring it out and invite your community for a co-creation? Try!
Section: Connect via Culture and Leisure
Makom?s “Tarbut Community in Afula”
by MAKOM
Co-creation is the heart of a community. Check how theater and feminism have formed the cornerstones of this community.
If you would have the chance to create a theater production, what would it be about? What would it look like?
Section: Connect via Culture and Leisure
2018 Spotlight on Filmmakers Podcast
by Tawai director and subject Bruce Parry
"We train ourselves to reconnect" Bruce Parry.
How do you see the link between interconnectedness and reconnecting with the Planet? When do you feel you touch the core of your connection with yourself and with your enviroment?
Section: Care for Self, Care for Sustainability
The Tesla of Eco-Villages by Dana Varinsky, Business Insider
by Dana Varinsky
Making this magnificent construction real, is indeed possible.
Section: Care for Sustainability
Deschooling Ourselves
by Charles Eisenstein
"I am thinking about the new but still living in the old" said Charles Eisenstein. This statement is so relevant to each one of us. Change-makers are asked to deal with this gap time after time. This piece is a useful tool for such a process.
Section: Care for Self, Connect via Education
Sustainable is Possible: Ma’ikwe Schaub Ludwig at TEDxCarletonCollege
by Ma'ikwe Schaub Ludwig
This wise lady has a point! Sustainability has indeed a bad PR. So what else is out there, that we so need to be aware of, but refuse to open up about? Take some time and watch this TED talk
Section: Care for Sustainability
An ELI Talk by Karina Zilberman
by Karina Zilberman
"Play is the exhaltation of the possible" said Martin Buber. Where can a leader create such space in the community? What does it take to get beyond the barrier of skepticism? A wonderful talk!
Tell a bit about the 'Let's try it!' voice within yourself. What are the stands in the way for this voice, internally and externally?
It’s time to reclaim religion
by Sharon Brous
Sharon Brous renews the value of religion. It's fresh, it's brave, it's touching.
What are the feelings regarding religion at your community? Give space to all voices and see what it will bring
Section: Be Inspired, Care for Self
Tags: Jewish Spirit, Leadership
Intentional communities: back to the land
by Talia Lavin , The Forward
Small-Big steps create a whole new meaning is life. This portrait helps you look deeper to what external setting can create within.
Section: Care for Sustainability