
A Review of Israel Education Matters by Lisa D. Grant and Ezra M. Kopelowitz (The Center for Jewish Peoplehood Education, Jerusalem, Israel, 2012 $20.00) ------------------ Until recently, educating people in Jewish communities around the world about Israel was usually accomplished through presenting a series of pictures, posters, songs, and key words used to signify Israel Independence Day, Israel’s military victories, or its magnificent historical sites like the Western Wall. Not much thought was given either to creating an intellectual connection or engaging in an educational process that aimed at creating a Jewish polity around the world that was not only committed to Israel but also had an understanding of Israeli society and a familiarity with Israeli culture. Instead, there was a … [Read more...]
