by Chana German | Jun 18, 2018
Hanukkah and Soviet Jewry Introduction This lesson reviews the theme of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, as a metaphor for hope in the face of darkness. Like the Jews in the days of the Maccabees, the Jews in the Soviet Union were also prohibited from studying...
by Chana German | Jun 17, 2018
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...
by Chana German | Jun 17, 2018
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...
by Chana German | Jun 17, 2018
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...