“Sweet Dreams Are Made of These” Jewish Dream Exploration
OUTLINE:
Kislev is known as the month of dreams! In this program, explore what Judaism has to say on dreams. This is a Jewish text learning program that can be used in part or in whole and/or paired with another event to add a Jewish learning element. Participants will use Jewish texts to understand what Judaism thinks happens when wedream. This program will also explore dreams in Torah, what to do when you have a bad dream, and offer time to creatively reflect on participants’ own dreams.
TIPS: Pair this learning with a pajama party, or a viewing of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, or a Rosh Chodesh Kislev learning event. And, if you are a Moishe House Resident, consider applying for a Jewish Learning JIO to cover printing costs or art materials.
MATERIALS:
- Printed copies of (part or all of) the “Sweet Dreams Are Made of These” Source Sheet
- Optional: art materials for creative reflection
- Markers
- Colored Pencils
- Paint
- Glue
- Paper
- Collage materials
- Etc…
PROGRAM OUTLINE (~60 minutes):
- Welcome and Framing (5min)
- Learning Time (35 min)
- Creative Reflection (20 min)
Beginning – Welcome and Framing (5 minutes)
- Welcome participants! Offer time to go around and have everyone share their names and pronouns.
- SAY: This month, the Hebrew month of Kislev is known as the month of dreams! We are going to use this source sheet to explore what Judaism has to say about dreams.
Middle – Learning Time (35 min)
- Learn through part or all of the “Sweet Dreams Are Made of These” Source Sheet
- Tips for learning through a source sheet:
- Offer to have multiple people read the sources to ensure that multiple voices are heard.
- Pause to ask questions and give people time to offer answers/ideas to the group.
- Learn the sheet/sources as a whole group. Or, if your group is too large, break off into chevruta (groups of 2 or 3).
End – Creative Reflection (20 min)
- Use the final page of the Source Sheet titled “Dream Interpretation Exercise” to inspire some creative reflection on your learning.
