by Chana German | Jun 17, 2018
Freedom on Passover Introduction In this lesson, students will explore the meaning of freedom and will reflect on slavery and freedom in the lives of the Refuseniks and in their own lives. Learning Objectives Students will: Understand the true meaning of freedom...
by Chana German | Jun 14, 2018
Putting It Into Action Introduction This lesson introduces students to the idea of social action and prompts them to find their own form of activism. The students who formed the organization The Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry saw a problem: people were being...
by Chana German | Jun 12, 2018
Need for a Jewish State - Rosh Hashana Introduction The Soviet Union forbade any unique religious ritual from 1917 onward. By the time the state of Israel was declared in 1948, the Soviet media and leaders thought that Jews would not feel a connection to the Jewish...