Winter Holidays and Jewish Identity in the Soviet Union

Winter Holidays and Jewish Identity in the Soviet Union Introduction New Year’s Tree: the New Year’s tree, a “magical” night when “Ded Moroz” (pronounced Dzed) brought presents with the help of his granddaughter “Snegurochka” (Snow Maiden). Although the Santa-like...

Escape Room Activity

Escape Room Activity  Introduction In this lesson, students will learn about the struggle of the Soviet Jews in the 1970s and the different ways in which they fought back against the oppressive regime that denied them the right to emigrate. This lesson was...

The Fall of the Iron Curtain

The Fall of the Iron Curtain  Introduction In this lesson, students will learn about the fall of the Iron Curtain and about the release of the Jews from the Soviet Union and its aftermath.  Learning Objectives Students will: Reflect on the struggle of Soviet Jewry...

Social Action Reading and Discussion

 Introduction In this lesson, students will read and learn about the importance of social action and will think creatively to promote causes for which they see a need to take action.  Learning Objectives Students will: Read and analyze primary sources. Understand...

Zionism and Aliyah

Zionism and Aliyah  Introduction In this lesson, students will learn classical sources related to Jews living in the Land of Israel and will debate the issue of making Aliyah today.  Learning Objectives Students will: Understand the importance Judaism places on...
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