This session focuses on the complex ways religion and government intertwine in Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, and Iran, comparing and contrasting them with the United States to gain insights into global religious diversity.

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We'll discuss the push and pull factors that brought Jewish immigrants to America, explore the challenges of assimilation, and grapple with the repercussions of the 1924 Immigration Act.

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Join ICS and TeachRock to discover how music and primary sources bring to life the American immigrant experience between 1880 to 1924. Educators will explore strategies for analyzing song lyrics, Ellis Island artifacts, and iconic instruments crafted by newcomers who shaped the nation's soundtrack. The session will also examine the push-and-pull factors of Jewish immigration, the cultural contributions of Jewish Americans, and political backlash to this immigration wave. Participants will walk away with adaptable, classroom-ready resources that foster empathy, historical inquiry, and critical thinking.

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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!

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Elevate your ancient history instruction by combining Thinking Nation's historical thinking strategies with rich content from ICS. In this session, participants will explore Thinking Nation’s Comparison Thinking strategy to help students analyze historical similarities and differences. Using authentic primary sources, you will examine Ancient Israel’s daily life, law, literature, and religious evolution, comparing early Judaism directly with neighboring Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations. You will leave with actionable classroom routines, comparison frameworks, and strategies that bring Ancient Israel into sharp focus while developing students' broader historical thinking skills.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Combining the expertise of the Tanenbaum and the Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS), this interactive workshop equips educators to navigate religious identity in the classroom with confidence. Participants will bridge "how to talk about religion" with "what to teach," using teaching about Judaism as a practical case study for religious inclusivity. Grounded in the culturally responsive "3Bs" framework (Belief, Behavior, Belonging), you will explore inclusive pedagogical practices, learn to turn tense conversations into respectful curiosity, and leave with a complete toolkit to counter misinformation and foster nuanced religious literacy across any curriculum.

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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.

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