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Oriented Movie and Facilitator Guide (2015, Jake Witzenfel)

Guides for educators and learners to learn more about the experiences of Arab LGBTQ+ citizens of Israel through documentary Oriented (2015).

Grades

8–12 Not Grade Specific

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Setting

After School and Beyond · Educator Training · Camp · Congregational Learning · Day Schools and Yeshivas · Family Engagement · Teen Engagement

Topic

Arts and Culture · Belonging · Empathy · Israel - Contemporary · Israel - State · Politics

Organization

Task Force on Arab Citizens of Israel (New York, NY)

About

Oriented (2015, Jake Witzenfeld) is a documentary focusing on a group of Palestinian LGBTQ+ friends who navigate Israel’s bustling, progressive center and their more traditional hometowns. It offers a glimpse into the experiences of Arab LGBTQ+ citizens of Israel, minorities within a minority population that often feel stuck between worlds.

This guide contains tools to introduce engaging programing on the complex realities of Arab citizens and Jewish-Arab relations in Israel, regardless of participants’ prior knowledge level. Background information and suggested resources for further learning are provided to help place the film in context, and discussion questions are included to facilitate discussions.

The Task Force on Arab Citizens of Israel was created by a coalition of major American Jewish organizations and philanthropies as an educational resource on Arab citizens and Jewish-Arab relations in Israel. We support educators by providing educational programs, connections to speakers and site visits, and professional training pertaining to these issues.

The Task Force sends a Weekly Media Update with highlights related to Israel’s Arab citizens and Jewish-Arab relations, a monthly newsletter, resources and event invitations. Subscribe here to get these emails.

If you need support integrating these stories into your work or would like to connect to additional resources or speakers on these topics, feel free to contact Erica Shaps, Task Force Associate Director, U.S., at ericash@jdc.org.