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…
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…
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 –…
“With this knowledge I hope to be inspired to make more of an impact in my community. I was inspired by the college students actions.” Jonathan S., November 2024“It was a valuable experience that I…
“Zionist and Israeli Political Leadership: Idealism, Realism and Pragmatism” Ziv Rubinovitz, Undergraduate, Emory University, Spring 2015 This course discusses the political leadership of the State of Israel as an introduction into Israel’s political system. The…
“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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
The Ethiopian Immigrant Experience The journey from Ethiopia to Israel was difficult and dangerous.
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…
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,…
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,…
The Ethiopian Immigrant Experience The journey from Ethiopia to Israel was difficult and dangerous.
“Jews and Judaism in Modern Times” Michael Berger, Undergraduate Lecture Course, Emory University, Fall 2013 The aim of this course in terms of content is to enable students to understand how Judaism in the modern…
“Sephardic Jews in the Diaspora and Israel” Yaron Ayalon, Undergraduate Lecture Course, Emory University, Spring 2013 Aiming to survey the history of Sephardic Jews, this course begins with a brief discussion of the formative Middle…
“Palestine 1948” Hillel Cohen, Graduate Students, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rothberg International School, Spring 2013 The war of 1948 has shaped the history of the modern Middle East more than any other single event. The…
“The History of the Modern State of Israel” David Mendelsson, Undergraduate Course, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Spring 2012 This course begins with an examination of the Zionist idea, its common denominators and its variegated factions….
“The Jews of Arab Lands” Yaron Ayalon, All Levels, Emory University, Fall 2011 Topics covered include the absorption of Middle Eastern Jews in Israel; the socioeconomic status of Jews from Arab lands in Israel and…
“The Palestine Mandate: 1920-1948” Kenneth W. Stein, Introductory, Upper-Level Seminar, Emory University, Spring 2007 This junior/senior colloquium reviews the 30-year history before the creation of Israel in 1948. We try to answer the question “Why…
“History of Modern Israel” Kenneth W. Stein, Freshman Seminar, Emory University, Spring 2006 This undergraduate freshman seminar reviews the history of modern Israel from the inception of Zionism to the post-1967-war period. The four periods…
“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…
