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Henrietta Szold Time Capsule

Discover Time Capsule Teaching Kit about Henrietta Szold, mother of Youth Aliyah. Printable games, educational video, worksheet and primary sources will help students to develop skills such as problem solving, thinking creatively, asking questions, and reflecting.

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Henrietta Szold Time Capsule

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