Auerbach Central Agency for Jewish Education

Educational Resources

Bibliographies

Materials for Israel 2001

Auerbach Central Agency for Jewish Education. Ayin Le Zion - An Israel Independence Day Experience. Melrose Park, PA: ACAJE, 1998.

An Israel Independence Day Experience resource kit of lessons and activities for teachers, youth groups and students and their families. All ages. #12285

Bash, Leah. Let's Celebrate Independence Day: Student Workbook & Teacher's Guide. New York, NY: WZO Department of Education & Culture, 1985.

These booklets include excellent lessons about the symbols of the State of Israel: the flag, the menorah and Hatikvah. Ages 9 - 11. DS126.8.B3 1985

Carmi, Daniella. Samir and Yonatan. New York, NY: Arthur A. Levine Books, 2000.

This novel presents the story of a Palestinian boy sent to an Israeli hospital for surgery. He makes friends with an Israeli boy and finally comes to terms with his brother’s death in the war. Ages: 12 - 17. IRC PZ7 C21723 SAM 2000

Frankel, Aaron. A Jerusalem Mystery. New York, NY: UAHC Press, 1998.

Using a game format, based on a visit to various sites in Jerusalem, this booklet teaches the grammatical structure of Hebrew, with word roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Ages 9 - 13. PJ 4569 F7 1998

Isaacson, Judith. Bar and Bat Mitzvah in Israel. Israel: Info-Access, 1998.

An inclusive source book for preparing for one’s child’s bar/bat mitzvah in Israel: what to do, what to see while there. Age: Adult. BM 707 I73 1998

The Israel Connection: Are We One? Issues in Israel-Diaspora Relations. New York, NY: Board of Jewish Education of New York & Jewish Education Service of North America. The Teaching of Israel Network, 1993.

This curriculum unit contains a student source book and a teachers guide on Israel-Diaspora relations. It uses both traditional and modern documents that deal with these subjects, and contains pictures, additional reading, pertinent questions, and many suggestions for activities. Ages 12 - Adult. IRC DS 134 A73 1993

The Israel Connection: One People, Many Faces. New York, NY: Board of Jewish Education of New York & Jewish Education Service of North America. The Teaching of Israel Network, 1997.

This curriculum unit, targeted for grades 4 - 5, teaches how the State of Israel brings together Jewish people from many different ethnic backgrounds. The people and aliyot from Yemen, Morocco and Poland are highlighted. The unit contains a student's guide, an enrichment booklet (containing games, recipes, arts and crafts and stories), and a teacher's guide. IRC DS 113.2 D52 1997

Koplewicz, Harold S. Turbulent Times - Prophetic Dreams: Art from Israeli and Palestinian Children. New York, NY: Devora Publishing, 2000.

Illustrations of hope and faith drawn by young people of Israel and Palestine. Ages 6 - 11. DS 119.73 T87 2000 IRC

Malissa, Debby, compiler. Wind Fellowship Slides. Melrose Park, PA: Wind Educational Enhancement Program, ACAJE, 1994.

Colorful slides of pictures taken by participants in the 1994 Wind Israel Educational Enhancement program, in Israel. All ages #12241 AVAILABLE FOR BORROWING!

Salkin, Merle. “Lamb Chop in Israel.” Melrose Park, PA: Auerbach Central Agency for Jewish Education, 1999.

This set contains 21 large color photos, props, a complete script for both preschool and grades 2 - 6, and Lamb Chop, herself! #1050 AVAILABLE FOR BORROWING!

Serok, Etti, Barbara Levin and Avi Lasky. Haggadah for Yom Ha'Atzmaut. Jerusalem, Israel: Jewish Agency, 1998.

An Israel Independence Day program formatted like the Pesah seder - for use by the family, the class or the community. Includes a guide to aid in organizing the program. Includes readings, songs, blessings, and creative activities. Ages: 14 - Adult IRC DS 126.8 H25 1998

Simchovich, Shira Ackerman & Naomi F. Towvim. The Israel Connection: A People Builds Its Land. Newton, MA: Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Boston, 1997.

A curriculum unit, targeted for grades 6 and 7, which teaches about the development of the Yishuv and the State of Israel. It uses a geographic perspective, focusing on Jerusalem, the National Water Carrier, and the Coast Road from Tel Aviv to Haifa. Contains a student workbook and a teachers guide. IRC DS 126.4 S459 1997

Smith, Debbie. Israel, the People. New York, NY: Crabtree Publishing Co., 1999.

This book introduces the history, people, daily life, military service, education, and other aspects of life in Israel today. Ages: 9 - 11. IRC DS 112 S65 1999

Wolf, Bernard. If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem. New York, NY: Dutton Children's Books, 1998.

Surveys the history of the city of Jerusalem and its importance to three of the world's religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Ages 12 - Adult. IRC DS 109.9 W65 1998