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Entrepreneurship and Tzedaka Project

The Entrepreneurship and Tzedaka Project was completed by all 5th grade students at HAFTR, and taught students the collaborative and creative skills of today's startup world, while solidifying the concept of giving back to the community through the power of Tzedaka.

By: Rabbi Baruch Noy from HAFTR

Grade(s): 5, Elementary school, Middle school

Subject(s) of entry: Economics/ Business

Pedagogy: Blended Learning

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From Me to We: Creating and Hosting an Empty Bowls event

We strive to perform Tikkun Olam and assist those in poverty. Through a series of scaffolded skill-building experiences, ranging from letter writing to pottery, we organized an Empty Bowls event; donating proceeds to local organizations dedicated to helping those less fortunate. We transformed our goal into our passion.

By: Noah Kaufman from Milwaukee Jewish Day School

Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Middle school, High school

Subject(s) of entry: Art, Economics/ Business, English/ Writing/ Language Arts, Philosophy/ Values/ Ethics/ Hashkafa, Social Studies

Pedagogy: Design-Thinking Model, 21st Century Skills

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