Educator’s Guide to “Siren”: Exploring Israel’s Memorial Days through Film
As we approach Yom HaZikaron, here’s an educator’s guide prepared by Ittay Flescher on the short film, “Siren”. You can watch the film on IZZY,
Religion, Culture and Public Spaces – Matt Lipman
During the recent holiday season, I attended a public shofar blowing in a park in my hometown of Modiin. There are about ten parks throughout
Yom Ha’atzmaut Day – suggestions
When significant resources are not at our fingertips, when the top cool Israeli band is not available for a free performance, how can we nevertheless
Shabbat Service
“A People in Our Land” Goal: Participants will develop a personal connection to the significance of Israel by participating in the development of how we celebrate
Friday Night Israel
Goal: To connect the idea of Israel to the Jewish values embodied in Shabbat. How: Home ritual During Friday night dinner at home, a family can
Yom HaZikaron
Degrees of Separation This lesson focuses on the challenge of marking Yom HaZikaron (Israel Remembrance Day) for North American Jewry. We explore the notion of commemorating in
Hakhel
Conceptual conversations surrounding Israel Created January 2005 – טבת תשס”ה Though several years “old”, this material is still
Barbecue!
Goal: Participants will develop a common language for celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut between Americans and Israelis. How: Family together time Virtual mifgash Israelis celebrate what it means
Flicking the switch from Yom HaZikaron to Yom Ha’atzmaut
Shay Charka once again displays his visual genius, portraying the onerous demand on Israelis to switch from the memorial candles of Yom HaZikaron to the
4HQ for your Seder Night!
We are delighted to present our suggestion for talking Israel at the Seder table. This leaflet was produced by our friends at the UJIA in
WATCH: The process of the Nine Days, from Shoah to Independence
In this inspiring interview, master educator Avram Infeld explains his vision of the Nine Days of We. The roller-coaster journey in our calendar from the
