In this 3-part lesson, students read chapter one of Sefer Yonah and are introduced to the conflict between Yonah and God.
The goal of this activity is to examine primary sources about the festivals of Tishrei and learn about their context. Through an engaging activity that involves paying attention to details and looking for visual and textual clues, students will practice observation and analysis skills, as well as life skills such as communication and cooperation
In this unit we will learn about a poem written by Naomi Shemer in connection to the Yom Kippur war and see how it became a prayer of hope for many. Her personal archive includes many more songs and documents that tell the story of Israel over the years.
Bring giving into your Sukkot programming, or you can bring Sukkot programming to your youth philanthropy initiative
This interactive, collaborative activity helps students connect personally to the educational themes of the Sigd holiday.
A lesson plan based on content from the book, “My Family The Beta Israel."
INSIDE / OUTSIDE: a Chanukah message by Rabbi Sacks for the third night of Chanukah.
THE LIGHT OF THE SPIRIT NEVER DIES: a Chanukah message by Rabbi Sacks for the seventh night of Chanukah.
Facilitate a conversation about JWA's podcast episode "People of the Cookbook" in your classroom or community.
Facilitate a conversation about JWA's podcast episode "An Orange Belongs on the Seder Plate Like..."