,The Museum: Another Resource for Achieving Excellence in Jewish Education

The Museum: Another Resource for Achieving Excellence in Jewish Education


 

Publication Date: January 2007

Publisher: Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education

Author(s): Paul Radensky; Nili Isenberg

Research Area: Culture and religion; Education

Keywords: Youth Engagement; Culture; History; Education

Type: Other

Abstract:

The authors discuss how the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC uses artifacts to crystallize lessons in Jewish history for students, and how its Living Museum program allows students to use their own family "artifacts" to create classroom displays that explore students' heritage.

In Jewish Education News, Winter 2007.