The SRE Resource Center at the Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning houses a wealth of resources to enrich Israel engagement through lifelong learning for all ages. All materials are available to borrow or rent. Some have rental fees associated with them so that we can continue to purchase the most up to date materials. Books, posters and CDs can be borrowed for up to 3 weeks. DVDs, videos, and the Israel map can be borrowed on a weekly rental.
The Resource Center is open for research or to borrow and rent materials Mondays 3:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesdays 3:00-5:00 p.m, Wednesdays 1:00-4:00 p.m., Thursdays 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon and 3:00-5:00 p.m. and by appointment. For visits after 5:00 p.m., please call and set up an appointment! To set up an appointment at the Israel Resource Center contact Jackie Land at 240-283-6310 or Avi West at 240-283-6218, You can also access the Partnership through the Partnership website.
ISRAEL – Books, Pamphlets, and Print Media
- Research, from ancient to modern times
- Biographies
- Folios/ photo essays
- History
- Historical fiction
- Philosophy
- Geography / places
- Advocacy
- Politics
- Children’s and Young People’s literature
- Arts and Literature
Curricula and Educational Materials
- Textbooks and workbooks for all ages
- Full Israel Curricula for all different age groups
- Shutafim – an interactive educational program prepared under the auspices of Partnership 2000, including Biblical connections, arts integration and modern day connections
- Melitz Israel@60 Curriculum
ISRAEL – Audio Visual Media
- CDs - a wide range of popular, historic and today’s Israeli music spanning the diversity of Israeli artists and performers. For listening, singing and dancing! Lyrics and translations often available
- DVDs and Videos – available for rent
- Israel Features – Dramas and comedies
- Historical documentaries
- Israel Today
- Travel
- Middle East conflict
The SRE Resource Center has suggested strategies and teachers guides available for use with some videos and DVDS.
ISRAEL – Posters, Games, and Displays
- Maps, travel posters, advocacy posters, flashcards, board games, learning strategies for Israel engagement
- Harel Stanton traveling photo exhibit – available for rent
- Israel Personality Poster Set
- Co-existence Exhibit
- Shutafim
ISRAEL – Mega Map
- available for rent to congregations and organizations
- room sized vinyl map of Israel for experiential, “feet on” programs, posters and games are available to accompany the map
ISRAEL – Websites
The following are a list of websites that have great videos about Israel, information and educational materials. This is just a sample list to get you started
Cool Facts About Israel
Blue Star Current Events Posters
Israel Embassy Website
Israel Government Official Website
Jewish Virtual Library - Israel
Israel Website Search Engines
Ways You Can Help Israel - OU
Ahavat Israel Website
Institute for the Study of Modern Israel - Teaching Websites
Jewish Agency Website
Melitz Education Website - Israel@60 program downloads
UJC Link to Israel Curricula
Israel Information and Curricula
Myisraelsummer.com - Resource for information on summer
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