Racism Slide Deck Teacher Instructions and Discussion Questions
Many people mistakenly believe that all Jews are racially the same and generally assume they are white. However, Jews come from every background and race because Judaism is a religion, not a race. Even within the Jewish community, there is discrimination against Jews...
Immigration Adjustments and Challenges
If needed, use this list to supplement the lists that your students develop on their own. Language Attending school in a foreign language Grocery shopping (how do you find the food you want in a foreign language?) Going to the doctor (how do you say “my throat hurts”...
A Summertime Energy Boost
While the experience for us was fun and mutually enlightening, for our students it was mind-expanding. They could never have imagined that the skills and content in two dramatically disparate subjects could actually dovetail and mutually reinforce one another, that religion and humanities could speak to each other, and that knowledge and ideas could be both particular and universal at the same time.
Nakh Resources – Sefer Yehoshua
Below is a collection of Sefer Yehoshua resources, created by The Lookstein Center staff or contributed to the site by Jewish educators. 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....
It’s All About the Culture
It is the culture of the school that transformed these otherwise ordinary teachers into an extraordinary team. To watch them working together in partnerships which may have otherwise been difficult to imagine, was truly inspiring. And while not every school has all the same features that make this institution stand out, I believe that others can learn about creating the kind of culture that makes it safe for teachers to be vulnerable. It is that space of safe vulnerability where authentic growth happens.
Perspectives on Israel and Zionism
This collection of articles and lesson plans created by The Lookstein Center staff or contributed to the site by Jewish educators to help teach elementary through high school students about differing perspectives on Israel and Zionism.
Celebrating Israel
This collection of articles and lesson plans created by The Lookstein Center staff or contributed to the site by Jewish educators to help teach elementary through high school students about celebrating Israel.
Israel Resources
Individual resource pages for Israel including lesson plans, videos, activities, digital content, and more! The Lookstein Center’s Israel resources are created by The Lookstein Center staff or contributed by partner Jewish educators and organizations.
Pidyon Shvuyim – Redeeming Captives Lesson Plan
This study guide/lesson plan will guide you through sources and discussion questions to help students understand the Jewish approach. While some of the sources are halakhic in nature, the goal of this lesson is not to walk away with a legal understanding, but rather an overall understanding of the topic and some traditional as well as historical context for this difficult