Kesher L'Yisrael: Building Connections to Israel


 

Publication Date: January 2008

Publisher: Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education

Author(s): Sheila Silverberg

Research Area: Culture and religion; Education

Keywords: Family; Education; Israel experience; Pre-schools

Type: Report

Abstract:

The author describes an innovative program seeking to build connections to Israel and Judaism in Jewish families through a trip to Israel for young children and their parents. Key components of the trip include pre-trip activities for children and parents, integrated into Sunday school programming, child-centered activities which also interest parents during the trip, and post-trip programming.

In Creating Quality Jewish Environments for Early Childhood, vol.6, Spring 2008.