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Middle School Israel Education

This article was originally published on Lookstein. Yavneh Academy, in Paramus, New Jersey, is a Modern Orthodox, staunchly Zionist, preK-8 Jewish day school. Its mission statement includes: “Establishing the centrality of the State of Israel in the life of our ...

Unpacked for Educators Resources for Camp

Introduction This summer, bring Israel education to life with experiential activities handpicked by our team of educators for their impact and effectiveness in camp settings. These engaging, hands-on resources help campers explore Israeli history, identity, and current events in creative ...

Israel education: What’s next?

This article was originally published on eJewishPhilanthropy. Where are young Jewish students? Primarily on their phone, sure — and that is why the vast majority of our content at Unpacked is “direct to consumer” on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Spotify — ...

Introducing Collections: A New Way to Explore and Teach with Unpacked for Educators

At Unpacked for Educators, we’re always looking for ways to improve and enhance your experience, making it easier to explore and use our content more effectively. Over the years, as our platform has grown, we’ve listened to your feedback and ...

Israel Education For Today’s Generation

For many educators, teaching about Israel has never been so challenging. The emotionally charged nature of the discussion, attitudes on Israel dovetailing with political affiliations, and educators’ fears of facing backlash from parents and the community, are all reasons for ...

Reflecting One Year After October 7th: Preparing for the Anniversary

As we approach the first anniversary of October 7th, 2023, it is clear that we are still living in an unprecedented time. Now, more than ever, it is critical to engage students thoughtfully and sensitively as we navigate this anniversary ...

Using Israel Music to Navigate the Aftermath of October 7: A Guide for Jewish Educators

Using Israeli music in the classroom, especially music written since October 7, gives our students a tangible way of connecting to the diversity of feelings being felt within Israeli society today. The national emotions these days are nuanced and complex, ...

Israel Education in a Post-October 7th World

While Israel education in a post-October 7th world isn’t easy, it's one of the most important things we can teach our children. But, you don’t have to do it alone.

Preparing students with nuanced Israel Education

The documentary “Israelism,” featuring disillusioned American Jews, critiques the way many were taught about Israel. We unpack some of the main issues the film raises and reflect on how Israel education addresses these issues and prepares students for the diverse ...