Tisha B’Av can be a hard day for kids to connect to, so here are some engaging JIGs (Jewish Interactive Games) to help them connect to this day.
Using role plays and text study, this lesson explores the limits of freedom on different levels.
Known as the “Holy Land” and as the “Promised Land” Israel is at once ancient and modern, spiritual and vibrant. Your visit to Israel will include stops in historic Jerusalem, cosmopolitan Tel Aviv, the mountain fortress of Masada, Crusader castles from the Middle Ages, the lowest point on Earth-the Dead Sea and the desert mountains of Eilat. Though small in size Israel is an awesome place for a virtual tour.
SpaceIL’s collective vision is to create a new “Apollo Effect”—or rather, the "Beresheet Effect."
Chayei Sarah comes to life in a DIY craft projec that is all about the parsha’s key character: the camel. Learn alongside Beer Sheva-based educator, Emily Shapiro Katz as she guides you step-by-step while integrating Torah study, Hebrew language and Israel education. This simple craft project is easy enough that you could lead it at home or at school, with young kids or older kids.
Ariel Burger discusses being a witness in Episode Bet of the Thought Experiment Podcast.
Ben Greenfield, Rabbi of the Greenpoint Shul, discusses moments of beauty in a Pandemic Episode of the Thought Experiment Podcast.
Israel’s only female premier was beloved by her nation but had her reputation tarnished with the outcomes of the Yom Kippur War.
Focusesing on two critical pieces of Israel’s War of Independence: the Davidka cannon and the Burma road.
This lesson plan is part of Keshet's Jewish LGBTQ Hero Series Curriculum.