Learning UnitsCivic learning unit - Soviet Jewry StruggleSuggested lesson plans for an extended learning unit
Films & VideosFilm screening & discussion – Operation Wedding documentaryLeningrad, 1970. A group of young Soviet Jews who were denied exit visas, plots to “hijack” an empty plane and escape the USSR.
SlideshowsHow to identify fake news of today from fake news of past Soviet media - Slideshow & DiscussA lesson that encourages critical and independent thinking for students. In this lesson you can use a ready-made presentation that includes
Films & Videos1948: The Need For A Jewish State (Golda Meir's visit in Moscow)when Golda Meir arrived to Moscow in 1948, a groundbreaking unexpected event occurred...
SolidarityActivity: Present & Protest: get inspired by creative and non-violent 70's protests The following can be used as a lesson or an activity. The lesson covers some creative protests for Soviet Jewry, that received media attenti
HeroismRead & discuss: 13 year old against the KGB (short story)Introduction and background on life in the Soviet Union in the 1970s through the perspective of a young girl. How to stay true to ideals und
SlideshowsThe Secrets of Israel -Slideshow & guided discussionIn this lesson we will discuss secret activities of the Israeli government - in retrospect, was it right to keep a secret or not?
StatisticCalculated Discussion: Permission To Leave ParadiseWith a rare combination of basic mathematics and history, we will explain the *USSR’s line of thought regarding the exit of citizens
SolidarityProtesting in the time of Soviet Jewry#OnlineLessons #CivicStudies #Discussions #Videos #Music #MiddleSchool #HighSchool A personal word about the lesson...
HeroismThe Refuseniks and Operation WeddingWe had a lively discussion about whether or not my students would have done the same, knowing they would be arrested?
Civic StudiesBring (or Zoom in) Refuseniks or Activists to classHear the stories from the source! Invite local Prisoners of Zion, Refuseniks, and Human Rights activist to come and lecture and make history
Films & VideosWatch & Discuss: Freeing Russian Jewry, The RefuseniksThe video tells the story of Soviet “refuseniks,” Jews in the former Soviet Union who were denied access to emigrate to Israel.
Civic StudiesPower of Protest - the movement to free Soviet JewryThis unit discusses what it means to protest—and more specifically, what it means to empathize with those in need, and how empathizing can l
Slideshows"Refuseniks: Heroes of History" Slideshow -- Archive of the American Soviet Jewry MovementThe full lesson will be available soon! Sign up for updates #OnlineLessons #Discussions #CivicStudies #AntiSemitism ...