Music of the Refusenik Era

 Introduction In this lesson, students will review two Hebrew songs that each were significant in the Refusenik era. Students will learn the background of these songs, read the lyrics, and then analyze the meaning of each song by comparing and contrasting. ...

Present, Protest, & Inspire

 Introduction In this lesson plan, student groups imagine that they are advocating for Soviet Jews. Each group will learn about a different Refusenik, and then create a clear advocacy to bring public attention to their Refusenik’s case. Students can utilize different...

Bring Refuseniks or Activists to Class (or on zoom)

Bring Refuseniks or Activists to Class  Introduction Hear the stories from the source! Invite local Prisoners of Zion, Refuseniks, and Human Rights activist to come and lecture and make history come alive! To search for an available Lecturers near you, or to...

Night of the Murdered Poets Commemorative Program

Night of the Murdered Poets Commemorative Program-1977 Soviet Jewry Camp Kit  Introduction “The Night of the Murdered Poets Commemorative Program” is one of many lessons and activities listed in the “1977 Soviet Jewry Camp Kit”. After Decades of...

“Soviet Jewry Day”

“Soviet Jewry Day”: The life and struggle of Jewish activists in the U.S.S.R. - 1977 Soviet Jewry Camp Kit  Introduction Soviet Jewry Day is the second program of many listed in the “1977 Soviet Jewry Camp Kit.” Educators have the option of implementing these...
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