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,…
Jewish Peoplehood Grades K-2
The Ethiopian Immigrant Experience The journey from Ethiopia to Israel was difficult and dangerous.
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
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
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
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
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
College Syllabus: “Jews and Judaism in Modern Times”
“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…
College Syllabus: “Sephardic Jews in the Diaspora and Israel”
“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…
College Syllabus: “Palestine 1948”
“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…
College Syllabus: “The History of the Modern State of Israel”
“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….
College Syllabus: “The Jews of Arab Lands”
“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…
College Syllabus: “The Palestine Mandate: 1920-1948”
“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…
College Syllabus: “History of Modern Israel”
“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…
College Syllabus: “Topics in 20th Century Middle Eastern History”
“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…
College Syllabus: “History of Modern Israel”
“History of Modern Israel” Kenneth W. Stein, Introductory Level (Seminar or General), Emory University, Spring 2006 This undergraduate freshman course reviews the history of modern Israel from the inception of Zionism to the present. The…
