Nature’s Rejuvenation
Nature’s Rejuvenation “When the Blessed Holy One created the first human, G-d took him and led him round all the trees of the Garden of Eden and said to him: “Look at My works, how beautiful and praiseworthy they are! And all that I have created, it was for you that I created it. Pay […]
Awareness and Awe: Trees in Community
Awareness and Awe: Trees in Community While we may be extremely aware of the beauty and contribution trees and forests have to our world, we tend to focus on the elements that are visible to us. But scientists have uncovered a fascinating network of communication and interaction between trees, right underneath our feet. In this […]
Prayer in Nature
Prayer in Nature “The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature and G-d. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that G-d wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple […]
The Soul of Every Living Being Sings Praise: A Coloring Meditation
Perfect for Kids The Soul of Every Living Being Sings Praise: A Coloring Meditation The Shabbat morning liturgy includes the Nishmat prayer, which describes how every living soul and being sings the praises of G-d. Not only are we, the human creations, in awe of creation, but creation itself gives gratitude and thanks. And yet, […]
Balance in Nature
Balance in Nature The Jewish tradition’s morning blessings include gratitude to G-d “Who spreads earth above the waters,” in reference to the Biblical story about the third day of creation. This is a daily reminder that nature has a proper balance, and that we have the opportunity as stewards of this earth to help maintain […]
Noticing the Unnoticed: Magnifying Glass Activity Booklet
Perfect for Kids Noticing the Unnoticed: Magnifying Glass Activity Booklet This activity will help us uncover and notice things around us, therefore enabling us to express gratitude towards them. Instructions 1. Download the file and print the page on your printer2. Follow these instructions to fold it into a small booklet. You will need a […]
Genesis of Gratitude Meditation
Perfect for Kids Genesis of Gratitude Meditation How can you stop and notice what is beyond you and your home?What is right outside your window? Explore your surroundings more deeply, using the following guided meditation. An adult could do this on their own, or walk along with a child and read this document out loud. […]
An Online Gallery of Appreciation
Perfect for Kids An Online Gallery of Appreciation Show and tell us what you’re grateful for in the world around you. Click here to add your voice to many others’ who are participating in Days of Gratitude! Back to Collection
See Nature Anew
Perfect for Kids See Nature Anew Every culture has its own language for gratitude. In Judaism, one way we express gratitude is by saying a prayer first thing in the morning: מוֹדֶה / מוֹדָה אֲנִי לְפָנֶֽיךָ מֶֽלֶךְ חַי וְקַיָּים. שֶׁהֶֽחֱזַֽרְתָּ בִּי נִשְׁמָתִי ,בְּחֶמְלָה Modeh/ Modah ani lefanekha melekh chai vekayam shehecḥezarta bi nishmahti b’cḥemlah, translated […]
The Environment Collection
The Environment Collection What is around you? We know how precious our earth and ecosystems are to our health and the health of all life, and yet our vocabulary for expressing our gratitude to nature is surprisingly thin. By noticing the tiny miracles of our environment, we are renewed with wonder; further, our appreciation can […]
