Teaching About Israel
Supporting thoughtful and balanced education about Israel.
The Greenspon Center recognizes that a nuanced, historically grounded understanding of Israel is essential for today’s students and educators. Our educational offerings frame Israel not only as a modern state, but also as a central thread in Jewish identity and resilience, particularly in the post-Holocaust context.
Israel Education Programming Options
- School Programming
- In-School Presentations: Our educational specialists can deliver customized in-school programming that explores ancient Israel, Zionism, Israeli culture and society, and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
- Student to Student Program: Teams of 2-4 Jewish high school students present on what being Jewish means to them, including personal connections to Israel and its role in Jewish identity today.
- Educator PD: Our highly-trained team leaders design and deliver professional development that shares critical content and data-backed pedagogy that all educators teaching Israel today should know.
- Community Programs
- All options listed above can also be delivered in a community setting.
Israel Education Resources for Educators in Secondary Spaces
The Greenspon Center is proud to partner with and/or endorse the following resources for classroom use.
Boundless Israel is partnering with community leaders to revitalize Israel education and take bold collective action to combat Jew-hatred. Visit their educational hub and polling sights. View their newest resource: Navigating the Classroom Two Years After October 7.
The ADL has launched a comprehensive online toolkit to help evaluate the content and materials used to explore Jewish identity, Israel, antisemitism, and the Holocaust in classrooms. Whether you're reviewing an existing curriculum, selecting new resources, or responding to concerns about classroom materials, this toolkit equips you with the knowledge and confidence to ensure your teaching is grounded in accuracy and balance.
ICS provides K-12 educators with free professional learning and standards-driven resources on Judaism, Jewish history, and Israel. Visit their curriculum and their professional learning opportunities.
The iCenter trains Israel educators to teach the complexity of Israel and the current environment. We suggest purchasing their Israel Resource Cards to use in your classroom.
The AJC's Center for Education has expanded AJC’s existing work in the student, academic, and parent empowerment spaces. Read their "Israel and the Arab-Israeli Conflict Guide for the Perplexed."
The CIE at Emory provides students and educators with trustworthy materials and learning opportunities about Zionism and modern Israel. Visit their curriculum and age-appropriate resources.
