Library Research Project

Library Research Project  Lesson Goals The goal of this lesson is to teach students how to do independent research in their school or local library. Students will identify at least 3 articles (primary sources) from the period of the Refuseniks that discuss a topic of...

Present, Protest, & Inspire

 Introduction In this lesson plan, student groups imagine that they are advocating for Soviet Jews. Each group will learn about a different Refusenik, and then create a clear advocacy to bring public attention to their Refusenik’s case. Students can utilize different...

Bring Refuseniks or Activists to Class (or on zoom)

Bring Refuseniks or Activists to Class  Introduction Hear the stories from the source! Invite local Prisoners of Zion, Refuseniks, and Human Rights activist to come and lecture and make history come alive! To search for an available Lecturers near you, or to...

Soviet Jewry Kit

Soviet Jewry Kit: Lessons 1-5  Introduction This five-part lesson plan is ideal for a summer camp or other informal educational setting but can also easily be adapted to the classroom. These lessons, which teach students about the plight of Soviet Jewry, were...

A Hanukkah Letter From Moscow

A Hanukkah Letter From Moscow  Introduction In this lesson, young students will be introduced to the idea that Jewish people in the Soviet Union were not free to express themselves as Jews or to emigrate to a different country.  Learning Objectives Students will:...
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