Materials to Celebrate Israel’s 61st Anniversary
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AZM
Israel at the Movies: Your Guide to 8 Israeli Films
Celebrate Israel by exploring important themes in Israeli society – through eight easily-accessible Israeli movies. This guide provides background information, activities and questions for discussion for your synagogue, community center, class, film group, Israel club or group of friends.
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Ideas for Yom Hazikaron
We remember those men and women who gave their lives for a free and secure Jewish Homeland by observing Yom Hazikaron each year. Here are some suggestions and materials for commemorative programs and ceremonies. | Read more
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Fulfilling the Dream: Celebrating 60 Years of Israel’s Challenges and Achievements
This special exhibit contrasts early scenes of the State of Israel with modern scenes using a hologram form of photography. A joint venture of the Department for Zionist Activities (WZO) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel. Available immediately after Passover. | If your organization, community center, or synagogue is interested in displaying this exhibit in honor of Israel@60, please contact AZM at azm@azm.org.
ARZA | Visit
One Heart, Two Homes
ARZA’s five-session adult education program that addresses the deep, personal issues surrounding the question, “Why should I, an American Reform Jew, have a relationship with Israel?” | More information
Faces of Reform Aliyah
ARZA’s Educational Kit with materials designed to engage congregations with authentic and familiar stories and to expose them to a unique dimension of Reform involvement in Israel.
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18 Ideas ARZA Can Share with Your Congregation
ARZA can help you organize sessions to deepen your connection with Israel, with these creative ways to expand your congregation’s Israel programming. Assistance can range from a quick phone consultation, on-going consultation for new Israel/ARZA committees or a congregational visit from a lay or professional leaders. | View Ideas
The Reform Israel Experience: A Guide to Programs and Organizations to Engage with Israel
ARZA created this guide in order to encapsulate the Reform Israel Experience in an easy-to-use encyclopedia of programs and organizations geared toward Reform Jews and Israel. | View Guide
Hadassah | Visit
Israel Is
Hadassah’s multi-faceted program which showcases the side of Israel not often covered by the media. | More information
JNF | Visit
JNF Educational Programs
JNF provides programs and materials for students ranging from elementary school through college, synagogues and their leaders. Programs include Blue Box Bob, Yom Ha’atzmaut Israel Independence Day, GoNeutral Education Programs, Caravan for Democracy and Speakers’ Bureau. | Learn more
MERCAZ | Visit
Celebrating a Green Israel
A special program guide about the State of Israel’s environment, complete with suggested activities appropriate for different age groups.| View Program
The Road to Sixty
The Conservative Movement’s new program of study and celebration for use beginning in November, but suitable throughout the year. | View Program (PDF)
Celebrating the Zionist Dream: Educational Package
A synagogue activity kit and a 40-page book of essays suitable for adult education from the Conservative Movement. Includes “If You Will It” (PDF), a dramaticization of Zionist issues. | More information
Service to Celebrate Yom Yerushalayim
