Chapter Three - MY PEOPLE
In our final chapter, students take a worldwide Jewish journey. They'll explore the colorful traditions of Jewish communities from Morocco to India and discover how Jews around the globe celebrate their heritage in unique ways
Intro Video - Jewish Voyages (מסעות היהודים)
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"Jewish Voyages" traces the many migrations, settlements, and displacements that have shaped Jewish identity across continents and centuries.
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Through colorful animation and accessible storytelling, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how movement and adaptation have been central to Jewish survival and cultural development throughout history.
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This video provides context for understanding students' own family journeys within the broader narrative of Jewish history, connecting personal heritage to the collective experience of the Jewish people.
Duration: 5:40
The Jewish World
Objective
Students will discover where Jews live worldwide and understand the global distribution of Jewish communities.
Activity Overview
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Students guess the number of Jewish people in various countries by dragging population figures to locations on a map.
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They click "Check" to verify their answers. Incorrect guesses return to the panel for another try.
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When all matches are correct, students receive information about each country's Jewish population.
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The "My Story" page saves this global Jewish demographic information
Jewish Customs
Objective
Students will learn about diverse Jewish religious customs and traditions from different communities around the world.
Activity Overview
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Students select a topic about Jewish customs and practices.
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They answer questions about different traditions, similar to the name activities.
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Multiple attempts are allowed to find the correct answer.
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The "My Story" page collects all customs they learn about during the activity.
Uniquely Jewish
Objective
Students will discover the diversity within the Jewish community.
Activity Overview
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Students read quotes from diverse Jewish individuals.
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They select the quote they most identify with and guess who might have said it.
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After identifying the correct speaker, students watch a short video of that person.
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The "My Story" page saves their favorite quotes and voices.
