Jerusalem is a place of historical, religious, and political significance. Exploring different neighborhoods can reveal many of the characteristics that make a city unique.

National symbols represent the ideas, shared values, traditions, and history that make a country unique.Shared symbols can unite people and provide them with a sense of belonging. Learners strengthen their connections to Israel as they explore the country’s national symbols and learn the popular Israeli songs “Kol Ha’aretz Degalim (All the Land Raises Flags)” and “Menorah v’Anfei Zayit (Menorah and Olive Branches). Grade Level: K – 4th  

Learners gain an understanding of the concept of Shemittah as a mechanism to help the poor, and they develop ways to navigate

Students sing along to Ha’oto Shelanu in Hebrew as they delve into the life of Hebrew poet Fania Bergstein; discover how the cooperative collective Tnuva gathers,

Modern Israelis continue to find new solutions for the water shortages that have existed in the land since Biblical times. Using this blended-learning unit, students will uncover how our Biblical ancestors dealt with water issues, discover how modern Israelis have drawn on the past to innovate new approaches to water management, and gets hands-on with some of the methods that have made Israel the world leader in water management.

The classic Israeli book, A Tale of 5 Balloons, presents a beautiful story for children about five kids and their balloons. Read on

Celebrate Israel’s birthday with colorful timelines that mark Israel’s contributions and achievements in sports, arts, culture, science, and thought. Then play a

Learn about the tradition of the siren and moments of silence in Israel on Yom HaZikaron. Challenge students to remain silent for

This lesson is designed to help introduce Israel’s history to learners in a fast, interactive way that can be tailored for different