There are two parallel sets of narratives addressing the question,“What are we REALLY celebrating on Chanukah?” One is the fight for religious freedom and the military victory of the much smaller Judean army over the mighty Greek-Syrian army. The other is the miracle of the oil burning for eight days. By viewing the primary sources through historical lenses, students can deepen their understanding of how historical context shapes how events are recorded and how they are commemorated.
Presented By: Zvi Grumet, The Lookstein Center's Director of Education In this series, we will look at the big picture in Sefer Shmuel as the attempt to transition from the model of the shofetim to that of kings. We will explore four attempts to shift out of the...
For a tactile experience that connects students with Israel, choose one of these four art projects: Mixed-Media Collages, Mosaic Creation, Grape & Olive Pressing, or Colored Sand Art. Each project engages students through sensory activities while reinforcing what...
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This collection of Megillat Ruth resources includes lesson plans, close reading questions, and more, for students of all ages.
Students learn about the history of the custom of inviting “Ushpizin” into our sukkot each year, and then play a game to review each character.
This collection of Sefer Yonah resources includes lesson plans, close reading questions, and more, for students of all ages.
This collection of Sefer Shmuel resources includes lesson plans, close reading questions, and more, for students of all ages.
תוכנית אית”ן מטעם מרכז לוקשטיין הינו תוכנית לחטיבת הביניים שנועדה לחבר בין התלמידים לבין השפה העברית והחברה הישראלית דרך הזמר הישראלי, תוך כדי קידום כישורי שפה.
