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Slideshow of Soviet Judaism through the Year

by Chana German | Jun 11, 2018

Slideshow of Soviet Judaism throughout the Year  Introduction Photographs can tell us about times and places where we have not been or remind us of details we may not have noticed in a given moment. A photographer, like any artist, can bring his or her own point of...

Jewish Mutual Responsibility

by | Jun 11, 2018

Jewish Mutual Responsibility Introduction In this lesson, students will learn about the concept of Jewish mutual responsibility. Learning Objectives Students will be able to understand the importance that Judaism places on our caring for the needs of other Jews....

Redeeming Captives Text Study

by Chana German | Jun 11, 2018

Redeeming Captives Text Study  Introduction It is an important mitzvah to redeem captives. Where does this law come from, when does it apply, and to what extent does one have to go in order to redeem captives? These ideas will be explored through the text study...

Interview a Refusenik or Activist

by | Jun 11, 2018

Interview a Refusenik or Activist  Introduction Telling a personal story can often bridge the gap between generations and differing experiences. In this lesson, students connect with a former Refusenik or Soviet Jewry Activist to understand what issues people...

Historical look at the Situation for Soviet Jews 1940s-1960s

by | Jun 10, 2018

A Historical Look at the Situation for Soviet Jews 1940s-1960s  AGE GROUP Middle school – High school  Learning Objectives Students will understand and be able to discuss the severe conditions of Soviet Jews under Stalin, Khrushchev, and...