Beyond Bal Taschit & the 3 Rs – Discussion and worksheets

Audience: Ages 10 and up

Duration: 20 – 40 minutes

Goals: To learn the jewish law of Bal taschit.

To learn about the 3 Rs, reduce, reuse, recycle

To explore Jewish teachings and values related to the 3 Rs.

To introduce Rethink, the 4th R

Materials:

Worksheet (attached) 1 per participant

pencils of pens

Procedure:

1) Distribute the worksheet to participants.

2) With your direction, proceed through the document.

a) When questions are asked, have the students fill in their answers and share a few with the class.

b) When text appears. Read aloud or have a participant read aloud. Summerize what has been read and answer any questions the students may have.

Easily adapted for a family / intergenerational setting.

Good luck!

Materials developed by Noam Dolgin, www.noamdolgin.com.

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