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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...

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...

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...

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,...

Jewish Identity

by | Jun 7, 2018

Jewish Identity Introduction In this lesson, students will explore Jewish texts that deal with questions of identity and belonging. They will then create identity cubes, using symbols and/or imagery that represent various parts of their identities. These cubes will,...