Lesson Summary:

A thematic exploration of the Jewish people in terms of a shared past and a shared future. Educators can select from a wide variety of engaging, thought provoking activities which integrate a wealth of resources including media and text.

Activities focus on:

• The many ways of being Jewish today:
  • Jewish life has many varieties.
  • Jews speak different languages, pray in different ways and express Jewish values differently.
• The challenges to Jewish collectivity in today’s society.