The purpose of this lesson is to teach learners how to give charity, to whom one should give charity, and to what extent/amount of charity is to be given. The lesson follows the examples and teachings of Maimonides (the Rambam) as well as interpretations and extensions of ancient Biblical laws...
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Unit: Giving to Others (Tzedakah) (Private-Religious)
Unit: Souperservice Kids
The entire family is invited to a family night. The students display their work from the unit as well as perform some songs or dramatizations. The families will prepare jars of dried soup mix according to the recipe provided. The jars will be shared with families who visit a local soup kitchen...
Unit: Community Philanthropy: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (4th)
Students will define philanthropy and recognize philanthropic activities. Students will identify examples of philanthropy in literature.
Unit: Power to Make a Difference (The): Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (8th)
Learners will develop a working knowledge of the vocabulary associated with philanthropy and awareness of the rich history of philanthropy in the United States.
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
Youth Activity: The students watch a video of people telling what they think "philanthropy" means. Then they conduct their own interviews to gather information about the understanding of the concept of philanthropy.
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Unit: Why Do People Give?
Students learn the meaning of the word philanthropy and identify examples of philanthropy in their home, school and community.
Unit: Doing Our Share
Students will be introduced to the concept of philanthropy and the history of philanthropic deeds in Michigan's early history.
Unit: Communities in Crisis (6-8)
Discover elements of philanthropy within their community and state during and immediately after World War II. Determine philanthropy in their community and state today.
Unit: Our Constitutional Connection
Students define philanthropy as givng time, talent or treasure and taking action for the common good. They identify philanthropy in a read-aloud story and the regional news....
Unit: Philanthropy—Essential to a Democratic Society
Learners will be introduced to the concept of philanthropy, evaluate the role of philanthropy in the smooth functioning of government, and describe the role of families in shaping a democratic society.