In the decades leading up to the founding of the State of Israel, November was already celebrated as a month that included key turning points in Israel’s history, marking some of the most significant chapters in the story of Zionism. At UED we are proud to dedicate November as Israel History month. So many pivotal moments in Israel’s history happened in November, from the Balfour Declaration to the UN Partition Plan—making this the ideal month to teach Israel not only through today’s headlines, but through its broader story.
Israel History Month is all about zooming out. We’ve created a new collection of resources addressing the major events in November, along with curated content that can help students not only process the present, but also understand Israel’s past in all its nuance and depth.
This collection brings together resources to help students explore these pivotal events and their contexts. Use it to guide nuanced conversations that trace the milestones, challenges, and legacies that have shaped the Zionist movement and Israel’s history.
For decades, the U.S.–Israel relationship was treated as a given. It wasn’t. This is not a story of blind loyalty or simple affection, but of decisions made under pressure—and of a partnership that raises a persistent question: not just why America once chose Israel, but why it still does.
Israel is home to a diverse mosaic of communities, each with its own history, struggles, and contributions to society. Use these resources to help your students understand Israel’s diverse population. From Ethiopian and Mizrahi Jews to the Druze and Haredim, these stories explore identity, integration, and cultural expression in a rapidly evolving nation.
Especially produced for 8-11 year olds, this program explores the history of Israel and its relationship to the Jewish people through a fun animated series and companion podcast. Use the lesson plans to introduce complex topics related to Israel in a safe, age-appropriate way.
Empower your teaching with classroom posters that help students explore Israel’s evolving maps and the leaders who shaped its history.
How will YOU make Israel education come alive for your students? This blog unpacks five momentous days in modern Jewish history and how to engage your students in each of them.
Want to go deeper? These podcasts episodes offer engaging, nuanced conversations on Israel and Jewish history, ideal for educators looking to build background knowledge for themselves, and to share directly with students.
Join other schools across the world that care about Israel and are putting her story front and center this month.
Make Israel education an integral part of what you do throughout the year without changing your schedule or school culture.
Running the program is easy because you choose the context that works for your students. Use our materials in a Hebrew language class, a Jewish history class or school-wide virtual event.
