Soviet Jewry Kit

Soviet Jewry Kit: Lessons 1-5  Introduction This five-part lesson plan is ideal for a summer camp or other informal educational setting but can also easily be adapted to the classroom. These lessons, which teach students about the plight of Soviet Jewry, were...

Escape Room Activity

Escape Room Activity  Introduction In this lesson, students will learn about the struggle of the Soviet Jews in the 1970s and the different ways in which they fought back against the oppressive regime that denied them the right to emigrate. This lesson was...

Social Action Reading and Discussion

 Introduction In this lesson, students will read and learn about the importance of social action and will think creatively to promote causes for which they see a need to take action.  Learning Objectives Students will: Read and analyze primary sources. Understand...

Profiles on Courage Research Project

Profiles on Courage  Introduction Students will research different personalities from the Soviet Jewry movement. They will determine what motivated them, what happened to them during and after the movement ended.  Learning Objectives At the end of the...
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