Netivot+Shalom+(Berkeley,+CA)

=General Information:=


 * Netivot Shalom, Berkeley, CA (Conservative, 330 household units)**

Netivot Shalom will continue to develop //“Rimmonim,”// a program designed to bring the study and application of core Jewish values (//middot//) more deeply into the lives of families with young children, the larger community of congregants, and the governance and operation of the shul. Rimmonim offers twice a month Shabbat morning learning sessions (designed for children in grades K-2 and their parents, but open to all interested participants), and co-sponsors community wide social action projects and other learning opportunities geared to deepen the awareness and practice of //middot//. The //middot// are organized into a three-year curriculum, with a unifying theme for each year. The initiative is led by educator Cathy Shadd Rosenfeld and Rabbi Menachem Creditor.

[|Website]

1316 University Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702

Rabbi Menachem Creditor mcreditor@netivotshalom.org

Cathy Shadd Rosenfeld rimmonim@netivotshalom.org

=LHIP Seminar Materials=

[|LHIP 6/07 seminar “Best Practices” presentation notes.pdf] [|LHIP 6/07 seminar Rimmonim description hand-out.pdf] [|LHIP 6/08 seminar team presentation notes.pdf] [|LHIP 6/08 seminar Rimmonim description hand-out.pdf] [|LHIP 6/09 seminar Rimmonim team presentation.pdf]

=Materials relating to implementation:=

General Information
[|Kickoff Invitation Letter.pdf] [|Core Components of Shabbat Sessions.pdf] [|Rimmonim Brochure.pdf] [|Introduction to Rimmonim 2009.pdf]

Flyers
[|Rimmonim baby shower.pdf] [|Shalom bayit fundraiser notice.pdf] [|Rimmonim Baby Shower 2008.pdf] [|Rimmonim Planting Event 2008.pdf] [|My New Red Shoes Event 2009.pdf] [|Chanukah Concert 2009.pdf] [|Blanket Drive Flyer 2009.pdf]

Newsletter Articles
[|Introduction to Rimmonim 6-06.pdf] [|Launching Rimmonim 8-06.pdf] [|Update on Rimmonim 1-07 .pdf] [| Just What Are Middot? 5-6-07.pdf] [|Rimmonim Enters Second Year 8-07.pdf] [|Rimmonim Has Officially Kicked Off! 9-10-07.pdf] [|What Rimmonim Can Do For You 1-2-08.pdf] [|Adult Learning in Rimmonim 3-4-08.pdf] [|Netivot Congregants Celebrate Passover with our Neighbors at Chaparral House 4-08.pdf] [|Embracing L'Dor V'Dor 5-6-08.pdf] [|Mark These Dates 5-6-08.pdf] [|Rimmonim 2008-09 kick-off.pdf] [|Co-Sponsored Social Action Plans for 2008-09] [|Launching the "Middot Initiative".pdf] [|Middot Initiative Co-Sponsors Rick Recht Concert.pdf] [|Introduction to Shmiat HaOzen 3-4-09.pdf] [|Rick Recht Event 3-4-09.pdf] [|Adult Learning at Rimmonim 5-10.pdf]

Curriculum Plan
[|Three Year Curriculum Plan.pdf]

Children's Book List
[|Lists of Middot and Related Children's Books by Year.pdf]

Sh'mirat Ha'Guf -- taking caring of our bodies
[|Sh'mirat Ha'Guf Family Learning.pdf] [|Sh'mirat Ha'Guf Children's Learning.pdf] [|Sh'mirat Ha'Guf Take Home Activities.pdf]

Ma'akeh -- understanding our responsibility to ensure safety
[|Ma'akeh Family Learning.pdf] [|Ma'akeh Children's Actitvities.pdf] [|Ma'akeh Adult Learning.pdf] [|Ma'akeh Take Home Activity.pdf]

Tzni'ut -- modesty in appearance and behavior
[|Tzni'ut Family Learning.pdf] [|Tzni'ut Adult Learning.pdf] [|Tzni'ut Take Home Activity.pdf]

Kavot Ha'Briyot -- honoring all creation
[|Kavod Ha'Briyot Family Learning.pdf] [|Kavod Ha'Briyot Social Action Project.pdf]

Sh'miat Ha'Ozen -- being a good listener
[|Shmiat Ha'Ozen Family Learning.pdf] [|Shmiat Ha'Ozen Adult Learning.pdf] [|Shmiat Ha'Ozen Take Home Activity.pdf]

Shmirat Ha'Lashon -- careful speech
[|Shmirat Ha'Lashon Family Learning.pdf] [|Shmirat Ha'Lashon Children's Learning.pdf] [|Shmirat Ha'Lashon Adult Learning.pdf] [|Shmirat Ha'Lashon Take Home Activities.pdf]

Emet -- truthfulness in speech and deeds
[|Emet Family Learning.pdf] [|Emet Adult Learning.pdf] [|Emet Take Home Activity.pdf]

Lev Tov -- cultivating a good heart
[|Lev Tov Family Learning.pdf] [|Lev Tov Children's Learning.pdf] [|Lev Tov Adult Learning.pdf] [|Lev Tov Take Home Activity.pdf] [|Lev Tov Social Action Project.pdf] [|Lev Tov Activities for Schul-Wide Retreat.pdf]

Sayver Panim Yafot -- a pleasant demeanor
[|Savyer Panim Yafot Family Learning.pdf] [|Sayver Panim Yafot Children's Learning.pdf] [|Sayver Panim Yafot Adult Learning.pdf]

Shalom Bayit -- peace in the home
[|Shalom Bayit Family Learning.pdf] [|Shalom Bayit Adult Learning.pdf]

Chesed -- kindness
[|Chesed Family Learning.pdf] [|Chesed Adult Learning.pdf]

Dan L’Chaf Zechut -- giving people the benefit of the doubt /judging others on a scale of merit
[|Dan L'Chaf Zechut Family Learning.pdf] [|Dan L'Chaf Zechut Adult Learning.pdf]

Nedivut -- generosity
[|Nedivut Family Learning.pdf] [|Nedivut Adult Learning.pdf]

Kibud Av v’Em -- honoring your parents
[|Kibud Av vEm Family Learning.pdf] [|Kibud Av vEm Adult Learning.pdf]

Hidur P’nei Zaken -- honoring the elderly
[|Hidur P'nei Zaken Family Learning.pdf] [|Hidur P'nei Zaken Adult Learning.pdf]

Bikur Cholim -- visiting the sick
[|Bikur Cholim Family Learning.pdf] [|Bikur Cholim Adult Learning.pdf]

Hachnasat Orchim -- welcoming the stranger
[|Hachnasat Orchim Family Learning.pdf] [|Hachnasat Orchim Adult Learning.pdf]

Yirah -- Awe
[|Yirah Adult Learning #1 and #2.pdf] [|Yirah Intergenerational Learning #1.pdf] [|Yirah Intergenerational Learning #2.pdf]

Tza'ar Ba'alei Chayim -- Kindness to Animals
[|Tza'ar Ba'alei Chayim Adult Learning #1.pdf] [|Tza'ar Ba'alei Chayim Adult Learning #2.pdf] [|Tza'ar Ba'alei Chayim Intergenerational Learning #1.pdf] [|Tza'ar Ba'alei Chayim Intergenerational Learning #2.pdf]

Shmirat Ha'adamah -- Guarding the Earth
[|Shmirat Ha'adamah Adult Learning #1 and #2.pdf] [|Shmirat Ha'adamah Intergenerational Learning #1.pdf] [|Shmirat Ha'adamah Intergenerational Learning #2.pdf]

Bal Tashchit -- Not Destroying
[|Bal Tashchit Adult Learning #1.pdf] [|Bal Tashchit Adult Learning #2.pdf] [|Bal Tashchit Intergenerational Learning #1.pdf] [|Bal Tashchit Intergenerational Learning #2.pdf] [|Bal Tashchit Intergenerational Learning #3.pdf] [|Bal Tashchit Folding Activity.pdf]

Samayach B’Chelko -- Contentment With One's Lot
[|Samayach B'Chelko Adult Learning #1.pdf] [|Samayach B'Chelko Adult Learning #2.pdf] [|Samayach B'Chelko Intergenerational Learning #1.pdf] [|Samayach B'Chelko Intergenerational Learning #2.pdf]

Tzedek -- Justice
[|Tzedek Adult Learning #1.pdf] [|Tzedek Adult Learning #2.pdf] [|Tzedek Intergenearational Learning #1.pdf] [|Tzedek Intergenearational Learning #2.pdf]

Tikkun Olam -- Repairing The World
[|Tikkun Olam Adult Learning #1] [|Tikkun Olam Intergenerational Learning #1]

Simchah -- Joy
[|Simchah Intergenerational Learning #1.pdf] [|Simchah Intergenerational Learning #2.pdf] [|Simchah Adult Learning #1.pdf] [|Simchah Adult Learning #2.pdf]

Shmirat Ha'guf -- Taking Care Of Our Bodies
[|Shmirat Ha'guf Intergenerational Learning #1.pdf] [|Shmirat Ha'guf Intergenerational Learning #2.pdf] [|Shmirat Ha'guf Adult Learning #1.pdf] [|Shmirat Ha'guf Adult Learning #2.pdf] [|Shmirat Ha'guf Blanket Drive Flyer.pdf]

Ma'akeh -- Preventing Accidents
[|Ma'akeh Intergenerational Learning #1.pdf] [|Ma'akeh Intergenerational Learning #2.pdf] [|Ma'akeh Adult Learning #1.pdf] [|Ma'akeh Adult Learning #2.pdf]

Tzni'ut -- Modesty
[|Tzni'ut Intergenerational Learning #1.pdf] [|Tzni'ut Intergenerational Learning #2.pdf] [|Tzni'ut Adult Learning #1.pdf] [|Tzni'ut Adult Learning #2.pdf]

Kavod Ha'Briyot -- Honoring All Creation
[|Kavod Ha'Briyot Adult Learning.pdf]

Shmiat Ha’Ozen -- Attentive Listening
[|Shmiat Ha'Ozen Adult Learning #1.pdf] [|Shmiat Ha'Ozen Adult Learning #2.pdf] [|Shmiat Ha'Ozen Family Learning.pdf]

Shmirat Ha'Lashon -- Careful Speech
[|Shmirat Ha'Lashon Adult Learning #1.pdf] [|Shmirat Ha'Lashon Adult Learning #2.pdf] [|Shmirat Ha'Lashon Family Learning #1.pdf] [|Shmirat Ha'Lashon Family Learning #2.pdf]

Emet -- Truthfulness
[|Emet Adult Learning #1.pdf] [|Emet Adult Learning #2.pdf] [|Emet Family Learning #1.pdf] [|Emet Family Learning #2.pdf]

Lev Tov -- A Good Heart
[|Lev Tov Adult Learning #1.pdf] [|Lev Tov Adult Learning #2.pdf] [|Lev Tov Family Learning #1.pdf] [|Lev Tov Family Learning #2.pdf]

Sayver Panim Yafot -- Having A Pleasant Demeanor
[|Sayver Panim Yafot Adult Learning #1.pdf] [|Sayver Panim Yafot Adult Learning #2.pdf] [|Sayver Panim Yafot Family Learning.pdf]

Materials Relating to Congregational Change:
[|Presentation at Annual Board Retreat 10-07.pdf]