Beta Israel: Evolution of Tradition
This lesson plan, with an accompanying interactive RISE lesson, teaches middle school and high school students about the background and traditions of the Beta Israel community.
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This lesson plan, with an accompanying interactive RISE lesson, teaches middle school and high school students about the background and traditions of the Beta Israel community.
This lesson plan is based on content from the book, “My Family The Beta Israel: A 10-Unit Curriculum for Ethiopian-Jewish Heritage for High School Teachers and Students,” published by Ono Academic College’s International Center for the Study of Ethiopian Jewry.
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