Resource Collection for Israel’s 78th Year of Independence
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As Yom Ha’atzmaut approaches, let’s keep the challenging conversations going in our schools, sanctuaries, and communities. Even as we debate, even as we show solidarity or express concern, let’s take a moment to consider all there is to celebrate with this collection of resources specially crafted and refreshed for Israel’s 78th year of independence.
iCENTER ISRAEL @ 78 RESOURCE COLLECTION
Enjoy a taste of 78 years of Israel’s independence with this playlist mixing new songs and old—everything from the Air Force musical troupe to Jimbo J and Full Trunk, with a bit of Pete Seeger thrown in for good measure. It’s an ideal soundtrack to any 78th celebration.
Almost all Hebrew words are built upon root letters called a shoresh (שׁוֹרֶשׁ), and are formed in such ways that small manipulations can create many different but related meanings.
Here are some of our favorites for celebrating Israel’s 78th Yom Ha’atzmaut!
Explore the stories behind the unique treasures of the Matlow Collection—each offering a window into the story of Israel’s miraculous journey from concept to country.
In a time of great turmoil in Israel we invite you to explore or rediscover our timeless “Values in Tension” activity. It can help us better understand views that we do not share, and recognize the possibility of shared values, and the complexity of both sides—even when it may feel that there is little in common.
This Amazing Israel Race will take you from the beaches of Tel Aviv to the Four Quarters of Jerusalem, and across the 8,550 square miles of Israel.
And special for this year, a level of the race to “join in” the celebrations of Israel’s 78th anniversary of independence! 
Get to know these Israeli chefs and explore these simple-yet-delicious recipes that you can make to bring 78 years of Israeli stories, aromas, and flavors into your own kitchens!
Get your fingers on buzzers…for these competitive trivia quizzes!
In the spirit of this legacy, let’s see how much we know about Israel as we celebrate 78 years of accomplishments and challenges, innovation, culture, and technology.
With these Mad Libs®-style game sheets, Israel comes alive as participants get creative offering words that help shape hilarious stories about everything from Jerusalem and the Dead Sea to archaeological digs and a special new sheet to celebrate Israel’s 78th birthday!
There’s a saying in Hebrew—sibah l’mesibah, a reason for a party. As in: who needs a reason? It’s always time to celebrate!
And this year we have a great reason to celebrate—Israel’s 78th year of independence! Bring a selection of these classic Israeli birthday games and traditions to your celebrations!
Israel’s former president, Ruvi Rivlin, gave a famous speech over a decade ago calling for the vastly different social, economic, and religious sectors of Israeli society to unite and integrate. He urged Israelis work together to create a better society for all—a difficult task and one essential for Israel’s future. Explore his call to action and what it means for us all.
Explore this collection of resources to commemorate Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s day of remembrance for fallen soldiers and victims of terror.
CURATED RESOURCES
Check out these excellent resources from our partners to bring the stories, history, and primary sources into into your Israel at 78 activities!
Check out this outstanding collection of lessons and activities utilizing primary sources from Israeli history!
Adaptable, artistic tools for engaging students across a range of educational settings. This year’s materials reflect key themes of personal and collective experience, healing and regrowth, hope, identity, and responsibility, within our continued reality of uncertainty, ongoing conflict, and war.
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