Rabbi Ben Berger, Vice President for Jewish Education, Hillel International
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This Dreidel Game Instructions page clearly explains how to play the traditional Hanukkah dreidel game in a simple, student-friendly format. It outlines how players set up the pot, take turns spinning, and respond to each Hebrew letter, Nun, Gimel, Hay, and Shin. The visual chart makes it easy to remember what each letter means, while the step-by-step directions guide students through the rules. A fun fact about the meaning behind the letters adds meaningful Jewish context, making this a helpful reference for classroom celebrations or holiday learning.
Picturing Israel: History, Heritage and Homeland is a new resource for 5th-12th grade learners providing a unique pedagogy combining images by renowned photographer, Zion Ozeri with traditional Jewish texts to explore Jewish Peoplehood and the Jewish People's connection to the land of Israel.
Bring Israel to the Table this Independence Day
This resource from the Child Mind Institute helps provide educators and families the tools to support a child experiencing anxiety.
These videos, developed by the Detroit Jewish Communities "We Need 2 Talk Initiative," capture young people and their parents as they share about their mental health related challenges and the steps that they took to heal.