Weekly Torah Portion
The Parashah Hashavuah is the weekly portion of the Torah, the five books of Moses, read by Jews throughout the world each Sabbath and on specific holidays. Here you will find a d’var Torah (commentary)…
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
College Syllabi — Israel, Zionism, Middle East and the Conflict
The course syllabi were all used in college level courses and are appropriate for advanced teen and adult education enrichment. Content and objectives of each course are reflected in the short introductory paragraph. Often the reading,…
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 and Tu B’Shvat: A Study Guide
In ancient Israel, Tu B’Shvat was the day when farmers offered the first fruits of their trees in the form of a tithe or tax to the Temple after the trees had turned 4 years old.
Resources for Teaching about Passover in Israel
Here is a list of resources for learning about Passover in Israel. For each of the related topics, we are providing ideas for activities and distance learning opportunities, with the supporting links. We hope you will find fun and meaningful ways of celebrating Israel and Passover, and please let us know if these sparked additional ideas and online engagements with your students!
Educator-Created Lesson Plans
The following items are lesson plans on specific areas related to Israel, all of which were shared by participants in CIE’s educator workshops from 2012 to 2014. “Hatikvah” — Background/History of “Hatikvah” The creation of…
Community and Experiential Learning
For educators or program planners, this section provides engaging programs for enhancing Israel learning for different age groups and audience sizes. They can be adapted for use at home or as part of a family…
Religion and State College Syllabus
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…
Religion and State Grades 9-12
Religion and the Declaration of Independence There is a religious undertone to the Declaration of Independence that is consciously hidden due to secular pressure. Hellenism’s Challenge to Ancient Judaism Hellenism represented a major challenge to…
Religion and State Grades 6-8
Hanukkah The everlasting quest for Jewish sovereignty in Eretz Yisrael affected how Jews celebrated their holidays; it has shaped the way Hanukkah has been celebrated over time, religiously, culturally, and politically. The Historical Jewish Connection…
Religion and State Grades 3-5
Culminating Activity Israel is my home, a land of my past, a land that I connect t,o a land so very diverse Israel’s Independence Day Connection to Israel and Judaism can be experienced through celebrations
Bible/Torah Grades 9-12
Israel’s history: ancient through first Aliyah Throughout history the Jews have had a connection to the land of Israel. Even in exile, Jews found ways to remember Israel. Religion and the Declaration of Independence There…
Bible/Torah Grades 6-8
Biblical Origins The choice to engage in the Brit (covenant) forms lasting attitudes toward our Jewish peoplehood, Jewish homeland, and Jewish culture. (adapted from – People Make Choices. Choices Make History) Israel and Jewish Identity…
Bible/Torah Grades 3-5
Homeland Israel is the past, present, and future homeland of the Jewish people. Eretz Yisrael and Am Yisrael The biblical covenants create a foundation for the connection between Eretz Israel and Am Yisrael.
Israel and the Jewish Nation: Part 1
E-book
Covering the foundations of Judaism and the history of the Jewish people, the unit starts with the ‘covenants’ and ends in 1897. It traces the Jewish connection to the land of Israel, in the land and in exile. It explains how and why Jews retained their traditions in the face of enormous challenges. It concludes with the birth of Zionism as one answer to Jewish insecurity.
- Suitable for learners 9th grade and up
- The first of four planned units covering Israel and the Jewish Nation
- 37-page teacher guide
- 78-page student workbook
- Covers the foundations of Judaism and Jewish people starting with the 'covenants'
- Learn how and why the Jews retained their traditions in the face of enormous challenges
- Explore the connection to the land of Israel and the birth of Zionism
Sephardi Jewry and the Land of Israel
E-book
Join special guest curriculum contributor Dr. Yaron Ayalon and the CIE Curriculum team as they take you and your students on a riveting adventure through the lives of the Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews of Southern Europe and the Middle East. Explore the differences between Sephardi and Ashkenazi cultures, and discover the great wealth of knowledge and spirituality of the Sephardi Jews. Utilizing maps, photographs, primary documents, an extensive timeline and even a recipe for a traditional Sephardi dish, this book is the perfect introduction to Sephardi Jewry for the individual learner or in a classroom setting.
- Suitable for learners 9th grade and up
- Maps, Photographs, Primary Documents, Extensive Timeline
- Perfect for individuals, groups and classes
- Develop an understanding of the differences between Sephardi and Ashkenazi Jewry
