Below is a collection of additional tools and resources to aid in Jewish History instruction. This is a growing collection. Check back soon or write to us at content@lookstein.org if you didn't find what you're looking for. MAPS AND TOOLSSephardi and Mizrahi...
Below is a collection of articles and lesson plans created by The Lookstein Center staff or contributed to the site by Jewish educators to teach elementary through high school students about Ancient Jewish History instruction. This is a growing collection. Check back...
Individual resource pages for Jewish History lesson plans, videos, activities, digital content, and more! The Lookstein Center’s Jewish history resources are created by The Lookstein Center staff or contributed by partner Jewish educators and organizations.
Below is a collection of articles and lesson plans created by The Lookstein Center staff or contributed to the site by Jewish educators about general approaches to teaching Jewish History. This is a growing collection. Check back soon or write to us at...
Watch the video below to learn more about Judah the Maccabee and his role in the Chanukah story. If you cannot see the video below, click here.Click here for discussion questions to use as an extension activity along with this video in the classroom.
KRISTALLNACHT RESOURCES Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass, was a series of government-sanctioned attacks against the Jews of Germany and Austria on November 9-10, 1938. Ninety-six Jews were murdered and 25,000-30,000 were arrested and sent to concentration...
Watch the video below for an overview of Shmitah basics. If you cannot see the video below, click here.
A collection of Antisemitism lesson plans, activities, and articles created by The Lookstein Center staff or contributed to the site by Jewish educators.
Follow the instructions at the top of the Padlet below for an interactive, collaborative review of Shmitah themes. Instructions: To complete the activity with your students, click the "Remake" button in the top right corner of the Padlet (you may need to first create...
Below is a collection of Shmitah lesson plans, interactive tools, and articles created by The Lookstein Center staff or contributed to the site by Jewish educators. SHMITAH OVERVIEW What: Shmitah שמיטה is the "sabbatical year" which occurs in the Land of...
