THE REFUSENIK PROJECT

Purim: Hidden Identities

by | Jun 18, 2018

Purim: Hidden Identities  Introduction One of the central ideas in the book of Esther is the concept of concealed identities. The Jews are spread out amongst the Persian Empire, Haman calls for their destruction, and little does he know that the queen herself is a...

Hanukkah and Soviet Jewry

by | Jun 18, 2018

Hanukkah and Soviet Jewry  Introduction This lesson reviews the theme of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, as a metaphor for hope in the face of darkness. Like the Jews in the days of the Maccabees, the Jews in the Soviet Union were also prohibited from studying...

Winter Holidays and Jewish Identity in the Soviet Union

by | Jun 17, 2018

Winter Holidays and Jewish Identity in the Soviet Union Introduction New Year’s Tree: the New Year’s tree, a “magical” night when “Ded Moroz” (pronounced Dzed) brought presents with the help of his granddaughter “Snegurochka” (Snow Maiden). Although the Santa-like...

Social Action Reading and Discussion

by | Jun 17, 2018

 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...

Zionism and Aliyah

by | Jun 17, 2018

Zionism and Aliyah  Introduction In this lesson, students will learn classical sources related to Jews living in the Land of Israel and will debate the issue of making Aliyah today.  Learning Objectives Students will: Understand the importance Judaism places on...
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