Supplementary School | THE REFUSENIK PROJECT

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...

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,...