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The TEF Department of Educational Resource Development publishes textbooks and teacher guides to ensure the implementation of the TALI curriculum. These innovative resources are produced in an attractive graphic format.
Upcoming publications currently under development include "Ceremony and the Lifecycle:"(for 5th grades), "The Jewish People" (for 6th grade on Diaspora communities), "The Family in Genesis"(for 2nd grade), and "Sanctifying Life" (for 8th-9th grade on the Mitzvah of Organ Donation).
To purchase TALI books at the Schechter Institute Book Store, go into the Schechter Inc. website: www.schechter.edu. TALI publications currently used in schools:
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"Parashat Hashavua in the Family"
 Textbook and Teacher's Guide, for Grade 2.
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The book deals with the weekly Portion with a focus on the topic of Family. Included are verses from the weekly Torah Portion, a letter to the pupils, Midrash, a poem, riddles and stories about various families. The Teacher's Guide includes explanations and enrichment material, plus suggested classroom activities. |
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"My Parashat Hashavua - Character Traits"
Textbook and Teacher's Guide, for Grade 3.
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The book takes pupils on a fascinating journey through the different layers of Jewish creativity in the context of the weekly Portion, from Biblical trails to Midrashim to Modern Hebrew literature. The book includes verses from the Portion, a letter to the pupils, Midrash, a poem or story, personalities, events and places, riddles and comics. The focus of the book is on human character traits. The Teacher's Guide includes explanations and enrichment material, plus suggested classroom activities.
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"Our Parashat Hashavua - Interpersonal Relationships"
Textbook and Teacher's Guide, for Grade 4.
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The book invites pupils to explore and be captivated by the different layers of Jewish writings in the context of the weekly Portion, from the Bible to Midrashim and commentaries to modern Hebrew literature. The book includes text from the Portion, a letter to the pupils, Midrash, commentary, a poem or story, art, personalities, sayings, riddles and comics. The focus of the book is on interpersonal relationships. The Teacher's Guide includes explanations and enrichment material, plus suggested classroom activities. |
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"My People and My Land in the Weekly Torah Portion".
Textbook and Teacher's Guide, for Grade 5
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| The book invites pupils to journey through the different layers of Jewish writings in the context of the weekly Portion. The book includes an excerpt from the Portion, commentaries on selected verses, Midrash, an article on various sites in Israel, riddles, comics and book recommendations. The book also includes a Concept Corner, which explains terms and ideas from the Jewish world, and a popular folk song related to the Land of Israel. The focus of the book is on the Land and People of Israel. The Teacher's Guide includes explanations and enrichment material, plus suggested classroom activities.
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"Man and God in the Weekly Portion".
Textbook and Teacher's Guide, for Grade 6.
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| The book invites pupils on a captivating journey through the different layers of Jewish writings in the context of the weekly Portion. The book includes an excerpt from the Portion, commentaries on selected verses, Midrash, a Concept Corner, which explains basic ideas for the Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and a dilemma that touches on Israeli civics. There is also a literary text and illustrated riddle. The Teacher's Guide includes explanations and enrichment material, plus suggested classroom activities.
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"A Drasha for Every Portion" by Dr. Pnina Galpaz-Feller.
For adults.
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| This book contains a 'drasha,' or sermon, for each weekly Torah Portion. Dr. Galpaz-Feller is a Biblical researcher and lecturer in Bible at the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies. The sermons are written in modern language yet based on a deep bond to the Biblical text and its values. The book includes ? an accompanying CD with the sermons read by the author.
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"Ma'agal Hachagim" ("Cycle of Holidays")
Textbook and Teacher's Guide for Grade 2.
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"Maagal Hachagim" invites the students to journey through the holidays of the Jewish People - both festive days and days of mourning and remembrance in the Jewish calendar. With the help of illustrated characters, pupils learn about the holidays and their historical significance, as well as customs, prayers and songs linked with each holiday. This is the first in a series of books on the holidays and it appeared in two parts. |
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"Ma'agal Hachagim" ("Cycle of Holidays")
Textbook and Teacher's Guide for Grade 3.
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The program takes readers through the holidays of the People of Israel: joyous festivals as well as days of mourning and remembrance in the Jewish calendar. With the help of illustrated characters, pupils learn about the holidays and their historical significance, as well as customs, prayers and songs associated with each holiday. The book includes appendices on language skills, based on the recognition that learning the different layers of the Hebrew language can be of great help in learning in-depth about the holidays (and vice versa). The textbook will be published in two parts. |
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