Teaching kits
Explore various components of Jewish community throughout history while reflecting on your own one!
What does this kit include?
Who can use this kit?
Educators who teach Judaic studies and Jewish history
Age group
6 - 18
Learn about five outstanding women who shaped the history of Israel!
What does this kit include?
Teachers receive clear instructions on how to implement the project in classrooms, including suggested activities to engage students.
Participants explore themes such as cultural identity, history, personal values, and hopes for the future.
Resources such as worksheets, templates, and discussion prompts make the experience engaging and accessible.
Participants create written or artistic representations of their current lives, documenting objects or ideas that hold personal significance.
Who can use this kit?
Educators who teach Jewish/Israeli history
Age Group:
10 - 18
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Discover a collection of materials dedicated to preserving memory and reflecting on what Israel Jewish communities around the world are going through.
What does this kit include?
Activities include writing letters, speeches, or stories that convey positive messages or advocate for causes they believe in.
Participants analyze texts from the National Library of Israel’s archives, such as speeches, poems, or letters, to understand how language has been used to inspire or influence.
Facilitated conversations encourage participants to think critically about how language can harm or heal, divide or unite.
Reflect on Israel and create an original Yom Ha'atzmaut poster!
What does this kit include?
Who can use this kit?
Educators who teach Jewish/Israeli history or the ones who want to teach about Israel Independence Day
What age group is this kit for?
6 - 18
This program consists of the modular, ready-to-use, 12 units, designed for interactive, creative and experiential learning.
What does this kit include?
- Personal Reflection:
The program encourages participants to reflect on their own lives, values, and aspirations as they approach this important milestone. - Exploration of Jewish Heritage:
Participants delve into Jewish traditions, texts, and stories from the National Library’s extensive collections to connect with their cultural and historical roots. - Family History Projects:
Celebrants are invited to explore their own family’s history, creating a personal connection to the past. Activities include researching family artifacts, photos, or stories. - Creative Expression:
Participants create personalized projects such as family trees, written reflections, or artistic works inspired by the program’s themes
Who can use this kit?
Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutors
Age Group
11 - 13
In this special project, students will dig deep into their family history and learn more about their origins through a variety of activities.
What does this program include?
Step-by-step instructions on how to collect family stories, interview relatives, and gather historical documents, photos, and artifacts.
Worksheets and forms to document family trees, timelines, and oral histories.
Ideas for creating personalized keepsakes, such as memory books, digital presentations, or family story collages.
Examples of historical documents, images, and family stories preserved in the National Library’s collections to inspire participants.
Questions to guide meaningful conversations about family values, traditions, and significant events.
Who can use the program?
Age Group:
All