Israeli Identity and Society Through Music and Pop Culture
Dance along as waves of Jewish immigration mix with indigenous traditions to create a unique culture reflecting a world of Jewish and non-Jewish influences across Israel’s diverse society.
Israel curriculum primarily focuses on Israel and not on Jewish studies or Jewish history. Of course, the context of modern Israel history or Israel studies evolves from the Jewish past. Here we are focusing on Zionism and Israel for formal and informal education settings. The following component elements are provided:
• Key curated essentials
• Self-learning, on-demand units
• Age-appropriate curriculum guides
• Teaching outlines and lesson plans
• Suggested terms, ideas and concepts
• Research bibliographies
• College syllabi
• Weekly Torah portion
View Israeli culture as represented in the 1991 Eurovision
View and listen to the Israeli song performed in the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest, “Kan.” The song placed third and became one of Israel’s popular “Shirei Eretz Yisrael” (songs of the Land of Israel). The Datz Duo wore…
Zionism in Israeli Music — Activities, Ideas and Links to Resources
“Hatikvah,” Israel’s national anthem, describes the hope of the Jewish people to be and remain free in the Land of Israel. Its story parallels the Zionist progression from ancient connection to the land to the present. By creatively using the anthem’s contents, one touches on Israeli music, self-determination, immigration, state-building, art and the state’s Basic Laws.
Arts & Culture College
“Israeli Society and Politics” HIST 385 – junior/senior lecture Spring 2012 Semester – Yaron Ayalon View Syllabus The State of Israel was founded in 1948. For Jews, it was the fulfillment of a 2000-year long…
Arts & Culture Grades 9-12
Building the State Before the State: Keren Hayesod Posters, 1942 Participation in community requires certain obligations and duties. Holocaust Memory in Israel Remembering without vengeance
Arts & Culture Grades 6-8
Background/History of Hatikva The creation of State of Israel must be understood in the context of Jewish history Biblical Origins The choice to engage in the Brit (covenant) forms lasting attitudes toward our Jewish peoplehood,…
Arts & Culture Grades K-2
Israel Through Art Environment A. Geology of Israel influences artistic expression. B. Our homes have emotional connections which influence artistic expression. The Ethiopian Immigrant Experience The journey from Ethiopia to Israel was difficult and dangerous.
Arts and Culture Grades 3-5
Background/History of Hatikva The creation of State of Israel must be understood in the context of Jewish history Building the State Before the State: Keren Hayseed Posters, 1942 Participation in community requires certain obligations and…
Arts & Culture College Syllabi
Israeli Society and Politics”HIST 385 – junior/senior lectureSpring 2012 Semester – Yaron AyalonView SyllabusThe State of Israel was founded in 1948. For Jews, it was the fulfillment of a 2000-year long dream to return to…
Arts and Culture Grades 3-5
Background/History of HatikvaThe creation of the State of Israel must be understood in the context of Jewish history Building the State Before the State: Keren Hayseed Posters, 1942Participation in community requires certain obligations and duties….
