Jewish Studies | THE REFUSENIK PROJECT

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...

Jewish Identity and Religion in the Soviet Union

by Chana German | Jun 10, 2018

Jewish Identity and Religion in the Soviet Union  Introduction In this lesson, students learn of the destruction of Jewish identity and religion in the Soviet Union from its rise until WWII.  Learning Objectives Students will understand the elements that make up...

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,...