SPORTS AND JUDAISM
The Department for Jewish Zionist Education
The CRB Foundation
Jewish Sports on Trial
Pierre Gildesgame Maccabi Sports Museum, Kfar Maccabiah, Ramat Gan
Purpose: This mock trial explores the provocative question: Are Jewish sports good for the Jews or bad for the Jews? Have they helped forge the image of a new, strong, independant Jew? Or have they simply contributed to assimilation and emphasized Hellenistic frivolity over serious commintment to Jewish learning and values?
Process: the trial makes creative use of the exhibits and memorabilia at the Museum and provides a stimulating and enjoyable way to explore this important aspect of contemporary Jewish identity.
Implementors: Program is conducted by informal education experts from melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education.
Target group: Junior high school through college students.
No. of participants: 10-40
Duration of Activity: 2-3 hours
Location of Activity: Kfar Maccabiah, Pierre Gildesgame Maccabi Sports Museum
Means and Materials: Museum exhibits
Special Requirements: None
Information and orders:
In Israel
Pierre Gildesgame Maccabi Sports Museum
Kfar Maccabiah, Ramat Gan 52105
Tel: 03-671-5786 / 03-6715729
Fax: 03-574-6565
Contact Person: Ms. Rivka Rabinowitz.
See: Other Modules
Web site manager: Esther Carciente, esthers@jajz-ed.org.il.
Updated: 22/06/99