Games for Israel Learning
Games and activities are great tools for learning about Israel which can be fun for the whole family. The games we present here touch on a number of different topic areas: Geography, Tanakh, history, politics,…
At Home Escape Room Activity: The Hall of Fame
This escape room guides learners through a series of activities using a variety of original sources, ultimately directing them to learn about Shimon Peres, one of Israel’s longest serving and most influential leaders. While not all of the activities are directly related to Peres, they provide additional context into Israeli culture and society by exposing players to learn more about the country’s founding, its national anthem, and its food. The activity is designed for learners in grades 3-6.
College Syllabus: “A Case Study in Nation Building: Israel”
“A Case Study in Nation Building: Israel” Dr. Nachman Shai, Emory University, Spring 2020 The nation-building experiment materialized in a variety of fields, including military defense, economy, agriculture, high tech and immigrant absorption, as well…
College Syllabus: “History, Politics, and Diplomacy of the Arab-Israeli Conflict”
“History, Politics, and Diplomacy of the Arab-Israeli Conflict” Kenneth W. Stein, Emory University, Spring 2020 This course is an introductory survey of the history, politics and diplomacy of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Coverage includes introductions to…
College Syllabus: “Contesting Holy Places in Israel and Palestine”
“Contesting Holy Places in Israel and Palestine” Dr. Yitzhak Reiter, Emory University, Fall 2018 This course focuses on the contested holy places in Israel and historical Palestine as national and political symbols for consolidating internal…
College Syllabus: “Israel: Religion, Society, Culture, and Identity”
“Israel: Religion, Society, Culture, and Identity” Dr. Reda Mansour, Emory University, Fall 2017 This course explores the issues of religion, society, culture and identity in Israel. Israel is an emergent society composed of Jewish immigrants…
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
College Syllabus: “History of Modern Israel”
“History of Modern Israel” Kenneth W. Stein, Introductory Level (Seminar or General), Emory University, Spring 2016 This undergraduate lecture course focuses on the history, politics, society, economics and culture of modern Israel. It traces the…
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
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…
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 –…
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…
Youth and Teen Israel Enrichment Programs
“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…
College Syllabus: “Zionist and Israeli Political Leadership: Idealism, Realism and Pragmatism”
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
Zionism Grades K-2
The Ethiopian Immigrant Experience The journey from Ethiopia to Israel was difficult and dangerous.
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…
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,…
