History of HaTikvah, Israel's National Anthem
This video dives into the history of Israel’s iconic national anthem, HaTikvah. While some students may be familiar with these words, do they know their meaning or the anthem’s complex backstory?
This 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.
It is also part of a series titled History of Israel Explained.
- Israel - Contemporary
- Israel - State
- History
- Zionism
- 6 - 12
- After School and Beyond
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Family Engagement
- Teen Engagement
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This video dives into the history of Israel’s iconic national anthem, HaTikvah.
Activities, discussion guides and links to resources are starting points for introducing Israeli music as a tool for teaching Zionism, statehood, Jewish history, challenges and hopes.
Adaptable, artistic tools for engaging students during Israel’s national days, especially in these challenging times.