Each of us can be a shamash in our own lives, helping to uplift and heal our communities and the world.
An introduction to research on how children understand Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
A set of interactive games and learning units from Jewish Interactive.
Topics include Geography, Tanakh, history, politics, and culture. These are all “low-tech,” and require no special equipment, except for a printer, paper, and scissors. Suggestions for integrating technology as well as strategies for extending the learning are accompanied with each game, along with suggested ages.
This article can be used as a discussion-starter to talk about Israeli innovation and Israel as a Start-Up Nation, as well as a country that often jumps in first to help out others in times of emergency (see https://tomglobal.org for more information).
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.
The sampling we offer here is designed to push us and the line between study and action.
A lesson discussing the importance of allowing ourselves and others to make mistakes.