Zionist Century - Programming and Activities

 

 

Zionist Century - Programming and Activities



The 40 activity files on the Centenary of the First Zionist Congress, divided into The Early Years, The Herzl Years, Building the Foundations, Ships in the Night: Blockade, Stockade & Barricade are available through order by e-mail from pedagog@jajz-ed.org.il. Please state file number reference.

Table of Contents

The Early Years


1. The Uniqueness of the Jewish Existence in the Diaspora and the Connection to Eretz Yisrael Overview of concept of nationhood, and the importance of Israel, using study of Jewish sources
2. The Jewish Enlightenment, Reform Judaism and Jewish National Consciousness -
Background Text & Activity 		Positions of Jewish intellectuals on Jewish observance, allegiance and nationhood; simulated debate on future of Judaism
3. The Jewish Enlightenment, Reform Judaism and Jewish National Consciousness -
Appendix to Activity: Positions		 Positions for debate: orthodox Rabbis versus Jewish "maskilim"
4. The Rise of the Zionist Movement
First choices: Returning		 One student's decision to become a pioneer - his parents in Russia?
5. Background to the Growth of the Jewish National Movement in the late Nineteenth Century -
Background Text 		The historical forces in Europe and the options available to Jews at the time, with the roots of the modern Zionist movement
6. Background to the Growth of the Jewish National Movement in the late Nineteenth Century: Crossroads
Activity Suggestions		 Two activities:
  • analysis of the 4 major motives of modern Zionism;
  • role-play on 3 different dilemmas to explore all the options available
7. The Rise of the Zionist Movement - Final Choices The parents' decision: each of 3 children has made a different choice - where will they follow?
8. In and About the Promised Land -
#1 A Nation Needs to Speak 		The debate over the national language: Ben Yehuda appeals for worldwide Jewish support - campaign
9. In and About the Promised Land -
#2 Different Positions on the Hebrew Language 		The purpose of Hebrew - sacred or profane - and the controversy in the Yishuv: 6 graded positions to scale and analyze


The Herzl Years


10. Binyamin Zeev [Theodore] Herzl and the Zionist Movement - Background Text Herzl's transformation into a Zionist; from Hibbat Zion to Basel, Zionist Congresses and movement goals
11. Binyamin Zeev [Theodore] Herzl and the Zionist Movement - Activity Suggestions 2 activity options:
  • Timeline/events analysis;
  • Leader page on the 1st Congress for a Centenary edition
12. Herzl, the Congresses & the Zionist Movement -
#1 Herzl 		Herzl from Paris to Munich: 4 activity options to explore his goals and the Munich community's motives for refusing to host the First Zionist Congress, 1897
13. Herzl, the Congresses & the Zionist Movement -
#2 A Search for Symbols 		Identification through symbols - 3 creative workshops
14. Herzl & the Zionist Movement: From Basel to Uganda - Background Text Herzl's search for international support and a charter for the Zionist movement; the rift over the Uganda proposal
15. Herzl & the Zionist Movement: From Basel to Uganda - Activity Suggestions 2 activities:
  • Uganda Proposal simulation
  • 3 parallel assignments on Herzl as a unique figure
16. Herzl, the Congresses & the Zionist Movement -
#3 In Pursuit of a Goal		 Herzl's determination a detective's reconstruction exercise on the process from Basel to the Uganda rift
17. Religious & Secular Zionism -
#1 The Dilemmas 		Should the orthodox Zionists join the movement? 2 activities
  • the principles
  • writing a speech
18. Religious & Secular Zionism -
#2 Separate but Equal 		How will they function - can they integrate? 4 options for the Mizrachi movement - a discussion of tactics
19. From National Consciousness to National Movement: the Zionist Option Retro and review on the leadership & changes of an era:
  • Retrospect on Herzl in eulogy;
  • Charting the ups and downs of the Zionist Movement;
  • Creating publicity for the 1st & 2nd Aliyot;
  • Creating pioneer stories and albums
20. Herzl and Post-Zionism: Activities & Projects Two directions for activities:
  • Contemporary speech based on an extract from Herzl;
  • Analysis or any of 3 outreach projects based on an address by Avraham Burg* around the same Herzl extract.
21. Herzl and Post-Zionism: Background Text The address by AvrahamBurg on Mt. Herzl which officially inaugurated JAFI/WZO programs in commemoration of the First Zionist Congress Centenary.
22. Activities Evaluation Form Evaluation Form


Building the Foundations


23. The Balfour Declaration: A Continuation of landmarks with Watershed in the History of the focus on Chaim Weizmann's work Zionist Movement - Background and the events leading to the Declaration, incl. texts and evaluation in context.
24. The Balfour Declaration: A Watershed in the History of the Zionist Movement - Suggestions for Activities Press conference and reporting options to recreate debate in context and true substance via expressive media. Simulation.
25. The Balfour Declaration: A Watershed in the History of the Zionist Movement - Appendices to Activities Appendices: Declaration text & one draft text; Position sheets: for media groups in simulations.
26. Future Options for Young People, dateline 1936: Simulation Activity Activity file: Careers Fair simulation for teenagers opens up dilemmas of life under the Mandate for young people.
27. Future Options for Young People, dateline 1936: Position Cards 13 position cards for activity, based on 4 categories: career, industry, settlement, activism.
28. Future Options for Young People, dateline 1936: Background files from website Text copies of related excerpts for moderator & participants, as published/linked on website.
29. The Jewish National Movement from 1917-1939: Background Text Review unit - landmarks in the Yishuv's development 1917-1939: growth; Arab-Jewish tensions; British policy & White Papers.
30. The Jewish National Movement from 1917-1939: Activity Suggestions 4 activity sections: 1-2 on visual aid creativity; 3 via simulated commission reporting; 4 ideas for lighthearted events
31. The Jewish National Movement from 1917-1939: Charts & Worksheets Blank charts and answer sheets for visual aids.


Ships in the Night: Blockade, Stockade & Barricade


The Yishuv & the British War Effort 1939-45: Background file Volunteering for the British Army, Jewish service units, Yishuv Defense, The Jewish Brigade
The Yishuv & the British War Effort 1939-45: Activity file 3 activities:
1 . Debate on paradox of “The Dual Struggle”;
2 . Simulated PR workshop to promote volunteering for the British Army;
3 . Clarifying the dilemmas in pictures: building an exhibition
The Yishuv & the British War Effort 1939-45: Document appendix Quotations; Assignment cards; Dilemmas for activities
The Jewish Brigade - Living History: Activity file Charting the Brigade; creative activities around personal records of the Brigade, plus discussion; worksheet
The Jewish Brigade - Simulated Reunion: Activity file Simulation of Post-Independence Reunion of Brigade members - dilemmas, worksheet
The Jewish Brigade - Member Profiles: Appendix / Background file 8 composite profiles of Jewish Brigade members serving in Europe
The Struggle Against the British - Settlement & Illegal Immigration: Background file The Yishuv’s reaction to British Immigration policy 1939-48, i.e. illegal immigration by land & sea; Strategic settlement, physical & economic consolidation of Yishuv
The Struggle Against the British - Settlement & Illegal Immigration: Activity file 5 activities:
1-3. Debates :
Discussion; simulation; formal debate;
4 . Workshop;
5 . Statistical analysis
The Struggle Against the British - Settlement & Illegal Immigration: Document appendices Immigration and Operation Charts; cards for simulation activity
The Struggle Against the British - The Military Struggle for a Jewish State: Background file The Underground Movements; Chronology of Events; Development of Yishuv-Mandate Relations in the Struggle
The Struggle Against the British - The Military Struggle for a Jewish State: Activity file Simulation Activity: Cooperation with the Haganah - Dilemmas & delineations between groups
The Struggle Against the British - The Military Struggle for a Jewish State: Document appendices Speeches; movement role cards; message flashes for simulation

Acknowledgements
 

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