Part 1 of ICS' Teaching History, Identity, and Resiliency series with The Zekelman Holocaust Center will trace the origins, laws, traditions, and global impact of Judaism, while discovering its unique dual character as both a culture and a religion. Experience an educator-led tour of The HC's core exhibit, centered around pre-war Jewish life, and spiritual resistance during the Holocaust.

Each educator will be provided with a meal, SCECH credit based on sessions attended (up to 8 total for both programs), and instructional resources for their classroom.

This is an in-person workshop at The Zekelman Holocaust Center. Registration is required, Register Here!

To learn more about the two part series, please click here.

In this collaborative professional development workshop, ICS and Or Initiative join forces to help educators navigate the complex intersection of history, modern media, and antisemitism. Drawing on ICS’s History of European Antisemitism framework and Or Initiative’s digital discernment strategies, participants will examine how centuries-old tropes persist, evolve, and manifest in contemporary discussions. Educators will be equipped with historical context and practical tools to help students critically analyze online information, identify modern antisemitic tropes, and foster informed, nuance-driven dialogue in the classroom.

This is an open workshop, but registration is required to attend. Register Here!

This workshop will utilize research and case studies to navigate the challenges involved in teaching about religion and explore digital options for incorporating this topic into the classroom.

This is an open workshop, but registration is required to attend. Register Here!

Part 2 of ICS' Teaching History, Identity, and Resiliency series with The Zekelman Holocaust Center will explore Jewish American history and diversity to gain a practical toolkit for teaching multifaceted identity and how personal experiences shape worldview. Hear a powerful first-hand perspective from a Next Generation speaker on their family member’s Holocaust experience and the intergenerational impact of genocide.

Each educator will be provided with a meal, SCECH credit based on sessions attended (up to 8 total for both programs), and instructional resources for their classroom.

This is an in-person workshop at The Zekelman Holocaust Center. Registration is required, Register Here!

To learn more about the two part series, please click here.

Using archaeology, ancient texts, and current research, we will explore ancient Israel society in the context of ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations. Focusing on daily life, religion, and law, students will be able to develop a fuller picture of the Israelites' role in the ancient world and the development of Judaism as we know it today.

This is an open workshop, but registration is required to attend. Register Here!

Join Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) at the NCSS Annual Conference for Session #305: "Building Democracy: Jewish Voices in Early America," taking place in the Randolph 3 room.

As the nation continues its AM250 celebration, join ICS to explore the gap between founding ideals and true religious liberty. Using primary sources, we’ll examine how early Jewish civic action helped build a strong representative democracy.

We'd love to meet you, so please be sure to stop by exhibit booth #611.