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Zionism and Other Jewish History

The June 1967 War: How It Changed Jewish, Israeli and Middle Eastern History

The June 1967 Middle East War transformed Israeli, Jewish, and Middle Eastern History. In the span of six weeks, in May and June 1967, Israel, its neighbors and the international community were engulfed with varying emotions including admonition, arrogance, audacity, astonishment, bravado, boasting, daring, euphoria, fears of annihilation, hesitation, humiliation, indecision, miscalculation, pride, procrastination, relief, resignation, self-doubt, self-importance, and tension.

Capturing these moments as well as the prelude and aftermath of the War dominate the contents of The June 1967 War: How It Changed Jewish, Israeli and Middle Eastern History in both the Leader’s Guide and Participant Booklet.

  • Suitable for those with varying knowledge levels. Valuable for those traveling to Israel, for easy use in summer camps, and in adult education, college, and high school settings.
  • The Leader’s Guide − 111 pages; Participant Booklet− 117 pages
  • Adaptable for use in three 75-minute sessions, five 45-minute sessions, or more
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Israel Curriculum for grades 2 - 7

Israel: A Curriculum for Grades 2-7

Curriculum (one-year license)

  • 27 lessons grouped in eight units: Jewish Connection to the Land; Zionism; People and Places; Institutions; Culture; Israel’s Place in the World; State Building; Jewish Holidays & the Jewish State
  • Each lesson contains multiple activities for different grade levels
  • Lessons and activities include primary source materials, photographs and maps

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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…

Curriculum/Syllabi|July 14, 2015

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…

Curriculum/Syllabi|July 12, 2015

Previous Programs

2019 January – Milken Community High School, Los Angeles, CA January – LA Hebrew High, Las Angeles, CA January – Congregation B’nai Israel, Tustin, CA January – USY Israel Seminar, Newark, NJ 2018 January –…

Curriculum/Syllabi|March 25, 2015

Comments and Evaluations

A dozen Teen evaluations from the CIE Teen Leadership Program, November 2023 “This session made me proud to be Jewish  — This experience helped me reflect on what’s happening in Israel and my role in…

Curriculum/Syllabi|March 25, 2015

Jewish Peoplehood College Syllabus

“The Jews of Arab Lands” HIST 285-004/MESAS 270-000- all levels Fall 2011 Semester – Yaron Ayalon View Syllabus Topics covered will include the absorption of Middle Eastern Jews in Israel; the socioeconomic status of Jews…

Curriculum/Syllabi|December 18, 2014

Zionism Adult Education

Netanyahu’s Speech at Bar-Ilan University, 2009 The two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict has many complex layers and unresolved variables that have prevented it from becoming a reality. The Political Significance of Land Purchase To…

Curriculum/Syllabi|December 18, 2014

Zionism College Syllabi

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…

Curriculum/Syllabi|December 18, 2014

Zionism Grades 9-12

Balfour Declaration, 1917 The contents of the 1917 Balfour Declaration became central to the international recognition of the right of Jews to establish a national home/state. Building the State Before the State: Keren Hayesod Posters,…

Curriculum/Syllabi|December 18, 2014

Zionism Grades 6-8

Balfour Declaration, 1917 The contents of the 1917 Balfour Declaration became central to the international recognition of the right of Jews to establish a national home/state. Building the State Before the State: Keren Hayesod Posters,…

Curriculum/Syllabi|December 18, 2014

Zionism Grades 3-5

The Ethiopian Immigrant Experience The journey from Ethiopia to Israel was difficult and dangerous. Jewish “Superheroes” Learning about Jewish “superheroes” who were essential in creating the State of Israel Kiryat Anavim, 1921 Immigrants to Israel…

Curriculum/Syllabi|December 18, 2014

Jewish Peoplehood Grades 9-12

Building the State Before the State: Keren Hayesod Posters, 1942 Participation in community requires certain obligations and duties. Hellenism’s Challenge to Ancient Judaism Hellenism represented a major challenge to the cohesiveness of the Jewish community…

Curriculum/Syllabi|December 18, 2014

Jewish Peoplehood 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,…

Curriculum/Syllabi|December 18, 2014

Jewish Peoplehood Grades 3-5

Background/History of Hatikva The creation of State of Israel must be understood in the context of Jewish history Culminating Activity Israel is my home, a land of my past, a land that I connect to,…

Curriculum/Syllabi|December 18, 2014
Volunteering and Israel’s State Building

Volunteering and Israel’s State Building

E-book

Volunteerism and social action are core values in the Jewish culture and helped shape the development of the State of Israel. This learner’s guide contains background information from unique primary source texts, photographs from Israel’s history, biographical sketches of Israelis who put values into practice.

  • Suitable for learners 8th grade and up
  • 33-page learners guide
  • Learn why volunteering was essential to the Jewish state’s establishment
  • Develop an understanding of why supporting one another remains a core value in Israel
  • Perfect for individuals, groups or classes
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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
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Israel and Hebrew Language: A Nation's Choice

Israel and Hebrew Language: A Nation’s Choice

E-book

Explaining Hebrew language beyond religious practice and making it a spoken language of the street gave rise to a rich literary renaissance. In this curriculum, Hebrew literature excerpts demonstrate how the Hebrew language became a core element in Jewish state identity.

  • Suitable for learners 8th grade and up
  • Fifteen lessons (30 minutes each)
  • Understand the significance of the language and how it became essential to Jewish state identity.
  • Discover key Hebrew literature excerpts from rare source documents
  • Perfect for individual, groups or classes
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Sephardi Jewry and the Land of Israel

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

 

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The First Zionist Congress

E-book

Travel back in time to August 29, 1897, when the First Zionist Congress was held in Basel, Switzerland. Experience the meeting from the inside, participating as the delegates from seventeen different nations! This guide includes an activity guide, a full list of all 200+ participants, biographies of 25 of the delegates and extensive background readings, including full translations of some of the speeches given at the congress.

  • Suitable for learners 9th grade and up
  • 72-page learners guide
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