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A handbook of activities outlining program ideas which have been tried and tested in the field in Jewish communities throughout the world. Topics include: Jewish identity, Israel, and other related Jewish issues.
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This film documents the 36 hour evacuation of Ethiopian Jews in Operation Solomon, showing the initial step of gathering Ethiopian Jews in Addis Ababa where Jewish Agency personnel processed them, taught the children Hebrew, taught job skills and performed health examinations. The footage depicts the intense drama of the operation.
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Sachar relates the tale of how Brazilian Jewish refugees went in 1654 from New Amsterdam and then to how it was in New York in the 1980s trying to absorb Soviet Jews in America. We learn of the challenge the Jews faced to preserve their historical roots and Jewish identity, in the face of an intense temptation to "Americanize." We learn of many influential Jews in America and on various American...
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The topics this book covers are: Zionism and Judaism - the path of Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver, Rabbi Alexander M. Schindler
- Abba Hillel as Zionist within the Camp of Reform Judaism, Michael A. Meyer
- a comparative study of Zionist leadership - Abba Hillel Silver and David Ben-Gurion, Anita Shapira
- Zion and America - the formative visions of Abba Hillel Silver, Hasia R. Diner
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This book is a portrait of Israeli society reflecting the diversity of cultures, traditions and backgrounds of the minority groups in Israel's heterogeneous population. Its format is 26 individual interviews with young Israeli men and women who share their personal experiences, the problems of integrating the masses of diverse culture into Israeli society, politics, religion, the army, history and...
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This video examines the connection of the Jews of the Orient to Israel by scholars who trace their own family stories and the collective experience of the Jews who -- exiled from their homelands -- lived among the Moslems, longing for Jerusalem and Eretz Yisrael. The culture, traditions and history of the Jews are examined.
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This book shows educators how to use theater to promote awareness and discussion of sensitive issues. From choosing a topic to performing for an audience, this book explains how to use this creative strategy to keep students in grades 7-12 interested, involved and empowered to make a difference. It further presents essential information to help the educator handle sensitive disclosures in a caring...
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Agenda: Jewish Educator highlights important developments in the field of Jewish education. For example, the Spring 1997 issue features the views expressed by prominent educators at a symposium on "Jewish Family Life Education."
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This children's book tells the story of a nine-year-old Russian olah's adjustment to her new life in Israel. At first, all seems strange and threatening, but soon the early obstacles are overcome.
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This book covers topics ranging from how the Jewish calendar came into existence to religious and cultural holidays and festivals, fasts and `Jewish life experiences’, to a brief exploration of Jewish books (from the Torah to Agnon!).
The treatment of each topic includes the following: the main story associated with the topic is told, as are a variety of myths and stories from tradition;...
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The facts and traditions of Passover -- Judaism's springtime celebration of freedom -- are straightforwardly presented in this concise guide to the holiday. A synopsis of the Passover story leads to today's preparations for the holiday: cleaning the house, helping those less fortunate, and cooking the seder meal.
A description of the seder, from an explanation of the Haggadah to Passover...
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"All About Rosh Hashanah" is updated for a new generation of children -- with full-color illustrations and gender-neutral language. Each book includes an explanation of holiday traditions at home and in the synagogue, interspersed with classic folk tales based on the themes of repentance, renewal, and forgiveness. Books include words and music to songs and blessing recited around the holiday table...
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Each book includes an explanation of holiday traditions at home and in the synagogue, interspersed with classic folk tales based on the themes of repentance, renewal, and forgiveness. Books include words and music to songs and blessing recited around the holiday table.
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Told in the first-person voice of an American Jewish child, this story introduces young children to the concept of Jewish peoplehood and to the photographs and stories of fictional Jewish children throughout the world, from Israel, Argentina, Russia, Ethiopia, England, France; the children of converts in the United States are also included.
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The All-Ukrainian Jewish Congress (AUJC) united the country's disjointed Jewish organizations. It is a volunteer, independent action organization, comprising over 120 different public associations, cultural associations and funds representing both the capital and all other regions of the country. Areas covered include: Ukraine's Jewish community; International relations; Social services; religio...
