Passport to Peoplehood: Israel
Learn about Israel’s history as the homeland of the diverse Jewish diaspora.
Slideshows
Israel Slideshow
Israel is home to a diverse community of Jews from around the world.
• Israel Slideshow Script (PDF)
• Israel Educator Background (PDF)
Sukkot Slideshow
Discover the ancient tradition of Ushpizin (honored guests) and what it means for the modern state of Israel.
• Holiday Slideshow Script (PDF)
• Holiday Educator Background (PDF)
Art Project
Chagall Stained Glass Windows
Celebrate the 12 Tribes of Israel with Chagall-inspired “stained glass.”
Recipe
Hummus
Learn how to make hummus, a basic food throughout the Levantine where there have been Jewish communities for generations.
Discussion
Ushpizin Worksheet & Activity
For Sukkot, we invite seven guests into the sukkah to honor and celebrate them. Who would you invite into your sukkah, and what can they teach us about Jewish values?
Articles about Sukkot
A selection of articles from our Jewish Diversity Archive, the world’s largest online archive of material about ethnically and racially diverse Jews. Explore the archive >