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
“History of Israeli Foreign Policy” Ziv Rubinovitz, Undergraduate, Emory University, Spring 2015 This course analyzes Israel’s foreign relations and examines the tension between Israel’s geographic location in the Middle East and its Western orientation. The…
The Political Significance of Land Purchase To make the Jewish State a reality, Zionists needed to both attract Jewish immigrants & connect them with the land in Eretz Yisrael.
The Political Significance of Land Purchase To make the Jewish State a reality, Zionists needed to both attract Jewish immigrants & connect them with the land in Eretz Yisrael.
Origins of Israel’s Boundaries from 1930s-1948 Israel’s borders in 1948 were directly impacted by strategic land purchases. The Political Significance of Land Purchase To make the Jewish State a reality, Zionists needed to both attract…
Kiryat Anavim, 1921 Immigrants to Israel in the 1920s faced many difficulties and worked hard to build and develop the foundations for the Jewish State. Eretz Yisrael and Am Yisrael The biblical covenants create a…
Israel Through Art Environment A. Geology of Israel influences artistic expression. B. Our homes have emotional connections which influence artistic expression.
An Interdisciplinary Unit on Israel and Water
These posters are an ideal way to bring teachers of general studies and Judaic studies together, while making explicit connections for students. Posters can be used for parent and community education, while adding aesthetic and visual value to your institution.
- Suitable for learners 5th grade and up
- A perfect bridge topic between teachers of general and Judaic studies
- Understand the importance and integration of water to Israel from biblical times to the present
- Each poster is filled with guiding questions and activities for each topic.
“The International Oil Market and the Political Economy of the Middle East” Paul Rivlin, All Levels, Emory University, Spring 2008 This course examines the connections between the world’s reliance on oil and the political economy…
“Topics in 20th Century Middle Eastern History” Kenneth W. Stein, Introductory, All Levels, Emory University, Spring 2006 The purpose of this course is twofold. First, it is designed to acquaint students with an in-depth understanding…