Ultra-Orthodox Jewish TV Shows
It’s easy to think that Haredi (“ultra-Orthodox”) communities are all black and white. But the increase in TV shows and films that portray the complexities of Orthodox Jewish, especially Haredi, life in the past ten years has allowed us to catch a glimpse into what life in these communities is really like. Join us as we take you through some of pop culture’s favorite Haredi characters, like Esty from “Unorthodox” and Akiva from “Shitsel”. Utilize the accompanying educational resources to further engage your students.
- Zionism
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Israel - Contemporary
- Arts and Culture
- After School and Beyond
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Teen Engagement
- Family Engagement
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This curriculum presents eight teen-relevant middot through the lens of American popular culture.

Read and discuss a prayer written by Rabbi Moses Sofer (Chatam Sofer) and reflect on the power of prayer in difficult times.

Rev. Liddy Barlow and Rabbi Ron Symons discuss working together in Pittsburgh and beyond in Episode Aleph of the Thought Experiment Podcast.