by Chana German | Nov 4, 2018
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...
by Chana German | Jun 19, 2018
Soviet Jewry Kit: Lessons 1-5 Introduction This five-part lesson plan is ideal for a summer camp or other informal educational setting but can also easily be adapted to the classroom. These lessons, which teach students about the plight of Soviet Jewry, were...
by Chana German | Jun 19, 2018
A Hanukkah Letter From Moscow Introduction In this lesson, young students will be introduced to the idea that Jewish people in the Soviet Union were not free to express themselves as Jews or to emigrate to a different country. Learning Objectives Students will:...
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...