Ten Days of Awe-Some Israel: Building up to Yom HaAtzma'ut 2021/5781
Created by Abby Pitkowsky, our Director of Israel Education, this resource piece is designed to complement teaching and promote ongoing engagement with students and their families around Israel and Yom HaAtzma’ut. It can be used as a springboard for relevant and meaningful family conversations and as a count-down to build the anticipation and excitement for Yom HaAtzma’ut.
- Israel - Contemporary
- Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
- After School and Beyond
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Family Engagement
- Teen Engagement
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Rabbi Leor Sinai discusses what life is like in Israel during Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzma’ut, two holidays he identifies as part of the "Modern Days of Awe", and discusses how educators can transmit the significance of these days to learners, wherever they are in the world. Listen on Apple
These resources are perfect for families to explore Israel together.
Short framing by Makom, the Israel education lab of the Jewish Agency, sharing thoughts about questions and criticisms on Yom HaAtzma'ut.