Teaching about Jews and Judaism: Religion, History and Identity

Teaching about Jews and Judaism: Religion, History and Identity

A 3-Part Series for Teachers. All programs are offered online. Presented in partnership with the Holocaust Center for Humanity.

Tue, February 7 4:00 PM - Thu, April 20 2023 5:00 PM

Presenters

  • Kristen Hallahan

Description

A 3-Part Series for Teachers. All programs are offered online. 

Join us for a 3-part virtual series covering the basics of Judaism, the history of antisemitism, and the complexities of Jewish American identity. Each workshop will strengthen content knowledge and provide robust curricula, classroom-ready activities, and lots of primary sources. Offered in partnership with the Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS). Washington State teachers can earn up to 3 clock hours (1 for each session). 

Sign up for 1 session or multiple. Details and descriptions below. 

Session 1:  Teaching About Judaism 

February 7, 2023 | 4:00-5:00pm PT 

Explore one of the world’s oldest religions. This session will cover Judaism’s beliefs, behaviors, and experiences of belonging. You’ll gain digital activities to incorporate into your classroom as well as the content to help your students understand the basics of Judaism.

Session 2:  History of European Antisemitism

March 14, 2023 | 4:00-5:00pm PT 

Where does antisemitism come from? This is a question that students frequently ask when learning about the Holocaust. This session outlines the larger context of antisemitism throughout Europe and examines the four intersecting historical forms of antisemitism – religious, economic, socio-political, and racial.

 

Session 3:  Jewish Americans

April 20, 2023 | 4:00-5:00pm PT

We’ll examine the rich diversity and history of Jewish Americans, and gain insights that deepen the understandings of identity for all students. Teachers of world history, U.S. history, ethnic studies, human geography and world religions will all find relevant applications and resources in this workshop.


Photograph shows half-length portrait of two girls wearing banners with slogan "ABOLISH CH[ILD] SLAVERY!!" in English and Yiddish ("(ני)דער מיט (קינד)ער שקלאפער(ײ)", "Nider mit Kinder Schklawerii"), one carrying American flag; spectators stand nearby. Probably taken during May 1, 1909 labor parade in New York City. 



Event Notes

The Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) is dedicated to improving the quality of K-12 education on Jews, Judaism, Jewish history, and Israel in the United States. 


Presenter: Kristen Hallahan, ICS Educator

Kristen presents at conferences and facilitates professional development for teachers and other education professionals within the Western Region of the United States. Before working with ICS, Kristen was a high school English teacher for 14 years. She has taught in multiple states as well as internationally, including time in Dubai and Bogotá, Colombia. Most recently, she worked for Lakewood High School in Colorado. Kristen has a B.A. in Secondary English Education from Clemson University, and an M.A. in Secondary Education from The University of Alabama International Program.

Kristen facilitates professional development in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Dates

  • Session 1: Teaching About Judaism
    Tue, February 7 2023
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Online (via Zoom) | To receive link, you must register through the secondary registration.

    Explore one of the world’s oldest religions. This session will cover Judaism’s beliefs, behaviors, and experiences of belonging. You’ll gain digital activities to incorporate into your classroom as well as the content to help your students understand the basics of Judaism. 

  • Session 2: History of European Antisemitism
    Tue, March 14 2023
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Online (via Zoom) | To receive link, you must register through the secondary registration.

    Where does antisemitism come from? This is a question that students frequently ask when learning about the Holocaust. This session outlines the larger context of antisemitism throughout Europe and examines the four intersecting historical forms of antisemitism – religious, economic, socio-political, and racial. 

  • Session 3: Jewish Americans
    Thu, April 20 2023
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Online (via Zoom) | To receive link, you must register through the secondary registration.

    We’ll examine the rich diversity and history of Jewish Americans, and gain insights that deepen the understandings of identity for all students. Teachers of world history, U.S. history, ethnic studies, human geography and world religions will all find relevant applications and resources in this workshop. 

Registration

Event # 151112

Price
Free
Registration Ends
Thursday Apr 20, 2023 5:00 PM
Registration is now closed.

You must register via a secondary registration link to receive all necessary materials for this long-term professional development. You will only need to register via this secondary registration link once. The link to the secondary registration will become available after registering through PD Enroller and will be emailed to you in a confirmation email. It can also be found on the registration confirmation page. 

Professional Hours

Clock Hour Number: SPK0063
3.00 Clock Hours
3.00 Equity
3.00 Equity
3.00 Social Emotional Learning
3.00 Social Emotional Learning

Contacts

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Holocaust and Genocide Education