Unpacking Seder night in light of current events
Avadim hayinu – “We were slaves in Egypt”עֲבָדִים הָיִינוּ לְפַרְעֹה בְּמִצְרָיִם, וַיּוֹצִיאֵנוּ ה’ אֱלֹקנוּ מִשָּׁם בְּיָד חֲזָקָה וּבִזְרֹעַ נְטוּיָה.“We were slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt, and the...
View ArticleTerror Attack at Bondi Beach
Introduction Australia is where I am from; it’s my home. It’s where I grew up, and it’s where I lived for most of my life. I left because of the pull of living in Israel, not because of push...
View ArticleBondi Terror Attack – Tehillim
We are heartbroken by the terror attack at a Chanukah event in Sydney, Australia, in which innocent people were targeted simply for being Jewish. In moments like these, there is a Jewish custom to...
View ArticleHostages are home, but questions remain about what comes next
Instagram video What happened? After over two years in captivity, twenty living hostages were released on Monday, and as of Thursday morning, the bodies of nine of the 28 deceased hostages have been...
View ArticleShould Israel seek a ceasefire with Hamas?
What happened? Last week, the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution demanding an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” in Gaza, just a few days after the Secretary General of the U.N. invoked...
View ArticleWhat price should Israel pay to release hostages?
What happened? On Friday, a weeklong pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas came to an end after Hamas refused to release the remaining women and children it had kidnapped during the October 7...
View ArticleWhy Was the March for Israel a Landmark Moment?
What happened? Approximately 300,000 people are estimated to have gathered on the National Mall on Tuesday to express support for Israel in its war against Hamas after the October 7 massacre and to...
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Are college campuses safe for Jewish students?
What happened? Since October 7, numerous donors have pledged to withdraw their funding from leading US universities, citing what they say is an inadequate response to rising antisemitism on campuses...
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What will be the fate of the more than 200 hostages held captive by Hamas?
What happened? On October 7, Hamas terrorists invaded Israel, ruthlessly attacking Israeli towns and massacring civilians. In the coordinated surprise attack launched on Shabbat and the Jewish holiday...
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What’s been happening in Israel and how can we stay informed as critical...
What happened? Over the past week, in response to Hamas’ massacre of over 1,400 Israelis, leaving over 4,000 wounded and kidnapping over 200 Israeli civilians and soldiers into Gaza on October 7th,...
View ArticleIsrael, UN, and Hamas trade blame over Gaza hunger
What happened? International aid agencies warned over the past week that millions of Gazans were facing starvation, although Israeli officials said more than enough food had been sent into Gaza. Over...
View ArticleIsrael strikes Iran to stop nuclear program
What happened? Israel began striking Iranian nuclear facilities, Iranian military officials, and nuclear scientists in a surprise preemptive strike named Operation Rising Lion early Friday morning....
View ArticleUnpacking the Israel-Iran Conflict through Israeli Political Cartoons
Lesson suggestions Before the lesson begins, print the cartoons and paste them around the room. The educator should frame the lesson by explaining to students that the cartoons on the walls were...
View ArticleTeaching with Eurovision music
Israeli’s love the Eurovision. Israel has performed in the Eurovision Song Contest since 1973 and has been successful in many of the competitions. Israel has even won the contest four times and holds...
View ArticleThe Kibbutz Game
Introduction This game allows students to experience what life was like on a kibbutz in a fun and interactive way, and how the kibbutz residents dealt with many of the challenges of communal living....
View ArticleWho Is The Greater Zionist? – interactive discussion
Opening Question Ask your students, “What makes someone a Zionist?” Take a few responses and ask students to explain their answers. Trigger Ask four students (or staff) to present the different...
View ArticleHistory of Israel – timeline activity
Materials Needed Printed copies of the full timeline of events (one per group) Large blank timeline posters or butcher paper for each group Markers, pens, and highlighters Tape or pushpins for...
View ArticlePicturing Your Israel
Introduction This activity encourages students to explore Israel’s history and culture through primary sources, uncovering key themes, challenges, and achievements. By curating a visual story, they...
View ArticleLiving Museum: Honoring Righteous Among the Nations
Grade Level: 7-12Objective: Students will research Righteous Among the Nations who saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust, create engaging museum-style exhibits, and guide their classmates through a...
View ArticleYom HaZikaron through eulogies and cartoons
Compiled by: Matt Reingold Target audience: Grades 7-12 Introduction: Yom HaZikaron is Israel’s national remembrance day for soldiers killed while serving the country and for civilians killed in acts...
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