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 "Out
of Spain" is a collection of multi-media resource materials
and student books for the Jewish classroom. It teaches children
about the lives of the Jews from Spain both before and after
the expulsion of 1492. No prior knowledge or extended time is
needed. Each lesson or activity can stand alone. Already
purchased by more than 400 schools.
The program
consists of:
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two lively student books that
explore the 2,000-year history of these Jews |
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a third student book that looks at their festivals,
music, customs and food |
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a teacher's guide providing guidance and
background for the instructor |
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a video/DVD about Jewish life during the Golden Age of Spain |
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training workshops for teachers and presentations
for your student/adult learners |
Target age 10-12 yrs. Useful for adult learners too.
Click here for list of
lessons
*We can come to your school and give presentations to
your students to go along with the lessons. Call us
(203-226-9834) for details. |
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 Learn
about "The Woman Who Defied Kings", the first comprehensive
biography of Dona Gracia Nasi to be based upon the original
16th century documents, many of which are new findings. Also, learn about other lesser-known
stories of Jewish history: the Caribbean and its Jewish
past, the origins and untold story of the Russian Jews, the birth of
Ashkenaz, the history of the Jewish doctor, the Jews in the Renaissance and
more.
Lectures for adults - details
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Teacher
workshops can be arranged directly with the school or coordinated
through the local Bureau of Jewish Education as part of a
regional conference.