Capturing Eichmann: Operation Finale
In 1961, Israel captured one of the greatest villains of the 20th century, the architect of “The Final Solution,” Adolf Eichmann.
Watch this video and use these prompts to unpack this pivotal event in Israel’s history.
The video comes with a 5-part educational guide (includes REVIEW, DISCUSSION, ACTIVITIES, REFLECTION, FURTHER LEARNING) that can be viewed online and/or downloaded as a PDF, along with a Kahoot game.
This lesson is part of a series titled History of Israel Explained.
- Jewish Peoplehood
- Holocaust
- Israel - State
- History
- After School and Beyond
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Family Engagement
- Teen Engagement
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