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The purpose of this lesson: Our tradition of caring and sharing for one another has its roots in the creation of humanity b’tzelem elohim, (in the Divine image). That concept is explained in concrete terms by Maimonides (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) and helps form an ethical imperative that sanctifies our everyday behavior. This lesson enables the learners to develop an understanding of tolerance that is based in the universal concept that all of humanity shares a Divine origin. This lesson comes from a unit called "We Are Divine Creations" on www.LearningToGive.org, a resource that offers philanthropy education resources that teach giving and civic engagement. This unit's purpose: Our tradition of caring and sharing for one another has its roots in the creation of humanity b’tzelem elohim, (in the Divine image). That concept is explained in concrete terms by Maimonides (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) and helps form an ethical imperative that sanctifies our everyday behavior. This lesson enables the learners to develop an understanding of tolerance that is based in the universal concept that all of humanity shares a Divine origin. Focus Question: How we are to treat one another and why we are expected to do so? The other lessons in this unit include: The Work of our (Divine) Hands Our Works Can Be Divine
explain the creation of humanity being b’tzelem elohim, (in the Divine image).
paraphrase Maimonides’ commentary on loving one’s neighbor, describing the implications of being created in the Divine image
cite examples of how their family and community acts on the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself as defined by Maimonides.
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Lesson from: learningtogive.org