Programs

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‘Rock - N - Ruah’
A Musical Program For Preschoolers

Ever used poetry and guided imagery to bake a challa? Or used playacting and music to step into the shoes of the children of Israel as they crossed the Red Sea? In the witty and dramatic ‘Rock -N-Ruah’ program, Ari will transform your preschool into a majestic play land where Torah, T’fillah (prayer), and Tradition come alive! This program is a fantastic addition to any early learning program and can be adapted to include the whole family.

‘Tales of Rav Nahman and the Mystics’
For Elementary School Students

This enchanting program will take your students through distant lands and ancient eras as Ari taps into their imagination by weaving ancient mystical tales, midrash, and modern analogies to teach students about the great oral tradition of Judaism. This program features performance art, guitar based song-leading, and interactive group study. It is an amazing special event for a religious school assembly or youth group event that will show your kids how fun their traditions can be and how they can play an active role in shaping Judaism.

‘Stepping Into The Torah’
An interactive program for B’nai Mitzvah Students

When Jewish kids reach the age of thirteen, they are engaged in one of the most intense and important activities of their lifetime. ‘Steppin into Torah’ will turn this intense activity into a fantastic journey, by opening students' eyes to some of the most magical passages of the five books of Moses. This program blends interactive games, B’nai Mitzvah t’fillot (prayer), modern midrash, and life lessons that will educate, entertain, and serve your students well as they grow into adulthood.

‘Jews that Rock and Rhyme’
An interactive program for Teens

In ‘Jews that Rock’ your teens will take part in a captivating program that blends performance art, music, and insightful discussion. Adapted for both large and small groups, Ari plays the parts of the most influential Jewish Rock and Hip-hop artists from 1010 BCE to today. King David, Sammy Davis Jr., The Beastie Boys, and more are all characters in this program who reveal how cool the study of Judaism can be. This program not only informs the kids of their musical heritage but it teaches them how to be active listeners and provides them with important Jewish concepts.

‘Midrash: Bringing Rabbinical Discussion To Your Dinner Table’
A Family Education Workshop

Hevruta study, an age old Rabbinic study is adapted to the dynamic of your community’s families as Ari presents this captivating program which includes performance art, storytelling, arts and crafts, and an introduction to the sacred texts of Judaism. Ari’s character, ‘Eliyahu the Peddler’ provides colorful imagery and ancient parables that serve as interactive tools which will engage family members of all ages.

‘Aggadah: Majestic Legends That Shape Our Lives’
Adult Education Seminar

Filled with a variety of Judaic texts and and traditional folklore, “Aggadah” presents a fresh and interactive seminar which will allow each participant to truly be a part of Jewish literary tradition by creating their own ‘modern midrashim’. This program taps into such great mystical sources as Rav Nachman of Breslov and the Maggid, modern storytellers like Penina Schram and Phillip Roth, and the root Torah texts which influenced each tale.

‘It Takes A Minyan: Using Informal Education To Bridge The Generation Gap’
Senior Interest

This program will utilize the wisdom of your Senior community and teach them new methods of passing along their knowledge to the next generation. Ari presents an assortment of techniques which will embolden audiences to recognize their own importance as role models and educators in modern Jewish society. Adapted as either a combined workshop for Seniors and youngsters or as a workshop for Seniors only, participants will gain a new sense of their important role in Jewish scholarly tradition.