This video, created for Israel's 70th anniversary, is a vibrant video timeline to watch and share in celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut – Israel Independence Day. Use it as a conversation starter around what surprised you, what were you proud of, what questions do you hold, and what are your hopes for Israel in the upcoming year.
Extraordinary stories of everyday people. If you’re new to Israel Story, we’ve compiled some ideas of where to begin based on your area of interest.
This article shows how teens can make a positive difference in changing the world and in fighting the Coronavirus. There are plans for improving the robot so that it will be able to move from patient to patient and deliver real time information to medical staff.
Summarized list of selected events from 1800's through the present related to the Israel-Arab confict.
A 6 minute white-board style video that includes the background of the Eurovision song competition, Israel's participation and victories and attempts by the BDS movement to create controversy.
A curriculum designed for students grades 6-8 to help them understand the complexities and nuances of Israel and develop their own personal connections to the modern State of Israel.
Educational video series introducing the concept of Zionism, with checks for understanding, challenging questions, and an interactive Kahoot! quiz that provokes inquiry.
In this very special, collectors’ edition of the Promised Podcast, they rebroadcast a conversation with one of their favorite writers, the brilliant and enchanting magical-realist writer Etgar Keret, soon after the publication of his 2015 memoir, The Seven Good Years. The interview was done by the wonderful Ilene Prusher, long-time fill-in Promised Podcast panelist, and one-time TLV1 program director.
Israeli culture is an exquisite blend of ancient and modern and a country that people from West and East have come to call home. Heavily influenced by Jewish law and custom, Israeli culture has borrowed not only from its rich religious roots, but also from the food, music, and art of the people who have emigrated both from Europe (Ashkenazic Jews) and from North Africa and the Middle East (Sephardic Jews).
This episode explores the many attempts at negotiations, peace plans, and compromise between these two peoples living in a tiny slice of land in the Middle East. It gives an overview of the past 100 years of conflict in the region in order to understand today’s political and demographic landscape. Part of a larger series from Unpacked for Educators. All videos include resources for review, discussion, activities, reflection, further learning of this complex issue.