Based on real-life stories, this digital book introduces students to survivors of traumatic events and emphasizes how individuals use the power of art and creativity to build resilience. Narration is provided for young, emerging readers to listen and follow along.
Learn about the upward mobility of Iranian Jews before the 1979 Revolution and how this community contiunes to exist and adapt to contemporary circumstances decades after the Revolution.
Examine how Jews integrated into 20th century Iran and participated in seminal political movements that granted them citizenship rights, legal equality, and a form of nationalism that was inclusive of minority communities. Explore themes of revolution, modernization, nationalism, and ideology to identify political, social, and cultural transformations of individuals and groups and the concept of being a “better global citizen.”
This story about blending families and building connections helps students explore problem-solving and appreciation for different kinds of relationships.
On a mission to find a missing a favorite shabbat treat, babka, two brothers search their neighborhood and discover kindness, tradition, and community along the way.
Explore waves of Jewish immigration to the United States, from the late 19th and early 20th centuries to more recent arrivals from Cuba, the Soviet Union, and Iran.
In this mini-lesson, practice reading and recognizing emotions to develop sympathy and empathy for others. Learn to analyze words, expressions, and body language, to gain insight about the personal impact of events.