“Will our guest want to talk about hard stuff, like when his wife died?” Isaac asks. ”He wants to tell you his story,” I assure the children. “He wants you to hear how he was helped by the Caring Committee.” This group of fourth graders at Temple Shir Tikvah’s religious school in Winchester, MA are preparing to interview congregants who have received support … [Read more...]
Learning to Care (Part 1): Introduce a Theme with Stories
December 8, 2015 by
“There was once a princess who had never cried.” So begins a story I am telling to a group of children late one fall afternoon. My task is to introduce them to the themes of compassion and g’milut chasadim, or acts of lovingkindness. When I first enter the room at Temple Shir Tikvah’s religious school in Winchester, MA, I see twenty fourth graders gathered around tables. They are typically … [Read more...]
Welcome to the Story Arc Blog
November 11, 2015 by
Welcome to the Story Arc Blog! Here you will find stories "from the field"- accounts of how I have used the tool of story to reach, teach and change in congregations, schools and other organizational settings. I hope you will find inspiration about what you can do, too. Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. … [Read more...]