Jewish Camp | THE REFUSENIK PROJECT

Letter Writing Activity

by Chevi Rubin | Jun 7, 2018

Letter Writing Activity  Introduction This lesson is a culminating activity at the end of a unit, quarter, or semester. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on and articulate who inspired them personally, and ideals or actions they will incorporate into...

Music & Social Impact

by | Jun 7, 2018

Music & Social Impact  Introduction Songs can provide entertainment but can also help to bring people’s attention to world problems and to inspire people to seek solutions to those problems. Songwriters often use the lyrics of songs to educate, inspire,...

Jewish Identity

by | Jun 7, 2018

Jewish Identity Introduction In this lesson, students will explore Jewish texts that deal with questions of identity and belonging. They will then create identity cubes, using symbols and/or imagery that represent various parts of their identities. These cubes will,...

The Power of the Individual

by | Jun 5, 2018

The Power of the Individual  Introduction In this lesson, students will learn about Avital Sharansky, and will compare her story to the events of the Purim story.  Learning Objectives Students will understand the power that one individual can have in...

Text Study on Jewish Activism

by Chana German | Jun 3, 2018

Text Study on Jewish Activism  Introduction In this lesson, students will read key Jewish sources on political activism and will analyze the role of activism as a core Jewish value.  Objectives Students will: Summarize the foundational ideas behind activism in the...