Jewish Communities

Explore our responsibility to each other within the community and to then try to put what you learned into practice

Reflect on the value of solidarity in Jewish tradition and to explore a few examples from different times and places

Explore what Hevruta learning is and how it is different from other types of learning

Match traditional garments with the Jewish community they are from

Take a look at a family sitting in their sukkah and celebrating sukkot and try to find as many things from the list as you can

Explore different aspects and functions of the synagogue in Jewish communal life, and reflect on what it means to you!

What is special about Shabbat and how do you celebrate it?

Explore ketubot from different times and places and learn how artistic design can reflect one's values and identity

Explore ketubot from different times and places and learn how artistic design can reflect one's values and identity

Play a game of bingo to discover the different objects you can find in a synagogue!

Through food ads, “get a taste” of the foods that are customary in different Jewish communities

Ever wonder what Rabbis do? Now you have the chance to find out

What makes Jewish newspapers special and important, and what would you include in yours?

Listen carefully to tunes and prayers and guess what communities they are from and what rituals they are part of

Create a timeline that tells the story of your community and learn about the people behind these events

Research a community to discover its unique history and customs!

Ever wonder what community leaders do? Now you have the chance to find out!

Create a map of your community Jewish institutions that provide services and resources for its members

Design your own model community by choosing which infrastructures, organizations, and people are key to a successful Jewish community