Theodor Herzl proposed a temporary safe haven in Uganda. However, a Jewish homeland in East Africa was heavily opposed by the Zionist Congress.
Throughout history, people have traveled from across the world to make Israel their home.
Learning of Theodor Herzl’s call for a Jewish state, Brandeis began to rally Jewish Americans around Zionism and support for Israel.
A varied collection of eight different Jewish texts and commentaries, traditional and contemporary, each with a set of discussion questions. Appropriate for teen and adult learning.
What is the connection between Hanukkah, Candles, Miracles and Blessings?
The horrific attack on Israeli citizens and the ongoing fighting, and news of family and friends who were killed or are still missing has left the entire Jewish world reeling. These practical resources and activities aim to help (yourself and) your students during these trying times.
Help students process violence, terror, and the loss of life in the wake of attacks in Israel and Israel's declaration of war against Hamas.
Read and discuss a prayer written by Rabbi Moses Sofer (Chatam Sofer) and reflect on the power of prayer in difficult times.
Jewish text, conversations prompts and suggestions for how to apply Jewish teen philanthropy during a crisis situation.
Three scholars of the Middle East and modern Israel discuss the shock of the Hamas attack, the Israeli goals in the war, the U.S. response and future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.