Love Secrets: A Jewish Take
This course explores the messages teens are getting from the mainstream media and Western culture, concerning dating, attraction, love, beauty, and sexuality. By inviting students to take a serious look at these real life issues and the way their relationships play out in their day-to-day lives, we will transmit the profound wisdom found in Torah and Chassidus. This course will dispel misnomers about love and intimacy in Judaism and show the beauty in monogamy and the spirituality of marriage. Practically, students will walk away with the know-how to confront peer pressure; have self-respect; respect others; and see the beauty in a happy, healthy, holy, and appropriate relationship with the right (Jewish) person and with Hashem.
Includes: 1 Teacher’s manual, Marketing materials, PowerPoints, Lesson videos.
She loves me…she loves me not! Love and romance is more confusing than ever. What does Judaism say about dating, sexuality, and the pursuit of lifelong relationships? Students will examine the conflicting messages found in media, music, and pop culture. By exploring ancient Jewish teachings, teens will learn how to create healthy boundaries.
LESSON 1: IT’S COMPLICATED
Why do we experience a natural desire for companionship? Why do we experience a natural desire for romantic relationships? What can serve as a guide to help navigate the complexities of relationships?
LESSON 2: GETTING SERIOUS
Are there relationships that are doomed from the start? How can you determine if a relationship is beneficial or damaging? What can you do to increase your chances of forming healthy relationships?
LESSON 3: LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
What causes two people to begin to love each other? Is there such a thing as “love at first sight”? What are the most important character traits necessary for a successful long-term relationship?
LESSON 4: SOUL MATES
Why get married? Isn’t living together enough? What does an ideal marriage look like? Do I have a soul mate? Does divorce mean that the couple has failed?
LESSON 5: HOLY OF HOLIES
Do physical relations mean anything beyond an opportunity to have fun? What is the purpose of physical relations? Why is physical intimacy in particular so complicated? Does G-d care about my intimate life?
LESSON 6: THE SECRET
Do relationships go downhill after marriage? What secrets does Judaism have to keep physical intimacy exciting throughout life? Assuming all parties agree, is there any problem with an open marriage? What can I do now that will help me experience successful relationships in the future?
| Weight | 1.5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 8.5 × 11 × 0.4 in |
| Audience | Teens |
| Department | Teens |
| Lessons | 6 |
Student Textbook
| Weight | 1.1 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 8.5 × 8.5 × 0.04 in |