The Jewish Lens challenges students around the globe to explore their Jewish lives through photography. A professionally developed set of lesson plans combines Jewish peoplehood and Jewish values with photography. The Jewish Lens can be run in all formal and informal educational settings, and is accessible to those of all Jewish backgrounds. After the lessons, participants worldwide submit a photo answering the question “What is my connection to the Jewish People?” Each institution can create a gallery, physical and/or digital, of their students’ photos for their members to enjoy. Educators from 20+ countries and dozens of diverse Jewish organizations are asked to submit their students’ top photos to the annual international competition run by a judging panel through ANU. Winning photos are displayed at ANU- Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv.
- Arts and Culture
- Jewish Peoplehood
- After School and Beyond
- Camp
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Teen Engagement
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